Download or read book Design of the Front Upright for a Formula Student Racing Car written by Alba Farran Pascual and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report aims to explain the full design and analysis of the front upright -the car component which links suspension wishbones and steering bar with wheels- of the TAU Racing's 2012 car. The first step is to find the worst load case that might affect the upright. Due to the fact that the study only covers the front ones, the worst load case occurs when the car is cornering and braking at the same time (load transfer effect). Once the loads are studied, the next step is to design the upright and all the components involved in the assembly which will link the wishbones and the wheels. The first problem appears in this point because there is not enough space for all the components. A little change in the suspension geometry (increase of the scrub radius length), solves the problem. The next step is to carry out the bearings life calculations and the finite element analysis (stress and displacements). The results are correct but, after showing to the team leaders the design, another problem appears: the assembly is heavier than expected. The solution agreed is to reduce the bearings size which affects all the assembly. Therefore, another full design is suggested. The bearings life is calculated and the finite element analysis is carried out once again. This time the results are worse: the bearings life is short but, since the competition only lasts a weekend, it is accepted; and the upright has a factor of safety lesser than expected. Hence the last step is an optimization of the upright and, as a result, the factor of safety increases above the minimum required. The overall weight is reduced in almost 20%, twice as much the team goal.
Download or read book How to Design a Race Car Step by Step written by Timoteo Briet Blanes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the full design of a Race Car, there are many important aspects to study and analyze. There is no book in the World that analyzes the design process of a Race Car, step by step, from conception to circuit testing. This book offers this knowledge: to be able to design a competition vehicle, knowing and analyzing all its phases. Ideal for Students in FSAE, Formula Student, Vehicle Companies, Universities Engineering Students, Engineering Professors, Racing Engineering Formation, etc....In the full design of a Race Car, there are many important aspects to study and analyze. There is no book in the World that analyzes the design process of a Race Car, step by step, from conception to circuit testing: Suspension, Tires, Mass transfer, Max speed, Power Train, Post Rig and Aero Post Rig Analysis, Lap Time, Acceleration, Braking, Aerodynamic design, Refrigeration, Dynamic and Static behaviour, Optimization, etc....This book offers this knowledge: to be able to design a competition vehicle, knowing and analyzing all its phases
Download or read book Chassis Engineering written by Herb Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-11-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.
Download or read book Race Car Design written by Derek Seward and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the principles of engineering science, physics and mathematics, but assuming only an elementary understanding of these, this textbook masterfully explains the theory and practice of the subject. Bringing together key topics, including the chassis frame, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, transmission, lubrication and fuel systems, this is the first text to cover all the essential elements of race car design in one student-friendly textbook. It avoids the pitfalls of being either too theoretical and mathematical, or else resorting to approximations without explanation of the underlying theory. Where relevant, emphasis is placed on the important role that computer tools play in the modern design process. This book is intended for motorsport engineering students and is the best possible resource for those involved in Formula Student/FSAE. It is also a valuable guide for practising car designers and constructors, and enthusiasts.
Download or read book Vehicle Dynamics written by Reza N. Jazar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is appropriate for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students in mechanical and automotive engineering. The contents in this book are presented at a theoretical-practical level. It explains vehicle dynamics concepts in detail, concentrating on their practical use. Related theorems and formal proofs are provided, as are real-life applications. Students, researchers and practicing engineers alike will appreciate the user-friendly presentation of a wealth of topics, most notably steering, handling, ride, and related components. This book also: Illustrates all key concepts with examples Includes exercises for each chapter Covers front, rear, and four wheel steering systems, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different steering schemes Includes an emphasis on design throughout the text, which provides a practical, hands-on approach
Download or read book Vehicle Body Layout and Analysis written by John Fenton and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Race Car Aerodynamics written by J Katz and published by Robert Bentley, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-03-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. From F1 to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan racing, this book provides clear explanations for engineers who want to improve their design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast. Explains how aerodynamics win races, why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction, designing wings and venturis, plus wind tunnel designs and more.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics written by Thomas Gillespie and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the world. As with the original printing, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find a middle ground by balancing the need to provide detailed conceptual explanations of the engineering principles involved in the dynamics of ground vehicles with equations and example problems that clearly and concisely demonstrate how to apply such principles. A study of this book will ensure that the reader comes away with a solid foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject in detail. Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as it is a professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of the original by being easy to read and while receiving updates throughout in the form of modernized graphics and improved readability. Inasmuch as the first edition proved to be so popular, the Revised Edition intends to carry on that tradition for a new generation of engineers.
Download or read book Engineer to Win written by Carroll Smith and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1984 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Is titanium for you? Can better brakes reduce lap times significantly? How do you choose the rights nuts and bolts? Which is more important, cornering or straight-line speed? Why did it break again? Engineer to Win not only answers these and many other questions, it gives you the reasons why."--Back cover
Download or read book How to Make Your Car Handle written by Fred Puhn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To make your car handle, design a suspension system, or just learn about chassis, you’ll find what you need here. Basic suspension theory is thoroughly covered: roll center, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance and more. How to choose, install and modify suspensions and suspension hardware for best handling: springs, sway bars, shock absorbers, bushings, tired and wheels. Regardless of the basic layout of your car—front engine/rear drive, front engine/front drive, or rear engine/rear drive—it is covered here. Aerodynamic hardware and body modifications for reduced drag, high-speed stability and increased cornering power: spoilers, air dams, wings and ground-effects devices. How to modify and set up brakes for maximum stopping power and handling. The most complete source of handling information available. “Suspension secrets” explained in plain, understandable language so you can be the expert.
Download or read book Proceedings of China SAE Congress 2020 Selected Papers written by China Society of Automotive Engineers and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-13 with total page 1670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings gather outstanding papers presented at the China SAE Congress 2020, held on Oct. 27-29, Shanghai, China. Featuring contributions mainly from China, the biggest carmaker as well as most dynamic car market in the world, the book covers a wide range of automotive-related topics and the latest technical advances in the industry. Many of the approaches in the book will help technicians to solve practical problems that affect their daily work. In addition, the book offers valuable technical support to engineers, researchers and postgraduate students in the field of automotive engineering.
Download or read book Frame and Body Design for a Formula Student Racing Vehicle written by Jose Manuel Reyes Martin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aim of this project is to design a frame and a cover for a prototype Formula Student car. Following the championship rules, all the parameters that influence on the design will be controlled trying to get the lighter, toughness and economic car design, but keeping an eye on the execution time. It is necessary to know when it is possible to validate the design of a frame. Then it is very interesting to know the criteria that the car designers use on different competitions. Knowing the aim to achieve, choosing a suitable design tool is very important. The tool chosen will be the Finite Elements Theory. We will use design software, Solid Works. It is a very useful tool because let us to design and check the designs. Currently there is no a specific rules or regulations for a tubular frame design. While for the building construction we can find a lot of regulations, designing the frame that we are studying there is only specific competitions that give preliminary ways of design, just to guarantee minimums of safety. In our case we will follow the FORMULA SAE rules.
Download or read book Suspension Geometry and Computation written by John C. Dixon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing suspension geometry design methods in unique detail, John Dixon shows how suspension properties such as bump steer, roll steer, bump camber, compliance steer and roll centres are analysed and controlled by the professional engineer. He emphasizes the physical understanding of suspension parameters in three dimensions and methods of their calculation, using examples, programs and discussion of computational problems. The analytical and design approach taken is a combination of qualitative explanation, for physical understanding, with algebraic analysis of linear and non-linear coefficients, and detailed discussion of computer simulations and related programming methods. Includes a detailed and comprehensive history of suspension and steering system design, fully illustrated with a wealth of diagrams Explains suspension characteristics and suspension geometry coefficients, providing a unique and in-depth understanding of suspension design not found elsewhere. Describes how to obtain desired coefficients and the limitations of particular suspension types, with essential information for suspension designers, chassis technicians and anyone else with an interest in suspension characteristics and vehicle dynamics. Discusses the use of computers in suspension geometry analysis, with programming techniques and examples of suspension solution, including advanced discussion of three-dimensional computational geometry applied to suspension design. Explains in detail the direct and iterative solutions of suspension geometry.
Download or read book Multibody Systems Approach to Vehicle Dynamics written by Michael Blundell and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, up-to-date and firmly rooted in practical experience, a key publication for all automotive engineers, dynamicists and students.
Download or read book Racecar written by Matt Brown and published by Matt Brown. This book was released on 2011 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2006, a small unavailing university auto racing team began building a racecar that would challenge the best engineering schools in the world. With fewer people and resources than any of the top competitors, the only way they were going to win was to push the limit, go for broke, and hope for more than a little luck. By the time they got to the racetrack, they knew: In the fog of fierce competition, whether you win or lose, you learn the hardest lessons about engineering, teamwork, friendship, and yourself.
Download or read book Sources and translation series of the Russian institute Columbia University written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Car Suspension and Handling written by Geoffrey Howard and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2004-02-07 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through appendices and diagrams, Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition outlines the purpose and history of vehicle suspension systems, while defining the basic parameters of suspension geometry. In addition, the book delves into human sensitivity to vibration, and offers data on durability, tire background information, steering calculations and suspension calculations.
