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CHASSIS DEVELOPMENT FOR A FORMULA STUDENT VEHICLE USING ADVANCED MATERIALS
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Abstract(s)
The monocoque is a chassis that represents the skeleton of a racing vehicle, this is the largest
structure present within it, where all the components are mounted, as well as, all the loads are
transmitted. In this work, this structure is formed by sandwich panels, which are generally used in
motorsport areas, as well as in transportation vehicles where high rigidity is associated with low
weight, these types of panels have two outer faces with a core in the middle.
The present work is done around a chassis for a formula student electric vehicle for the FSIPLeiria
team, where the goal is, through the analysis of the various panels, according to the competition
rules, and the finite element analysis, to obtain a rigid structure that complies with the regulations
and will be able to compete in the future, then a project of the monocoque geometry was designed,
for the analysis of the dynamic loads, at the suspension attachment points, and torsional stiffness in
order to optimize the structure’s composition.
It was possible to conclude that the monocoque is a superior structure to a conventional tubular
chassis, made from steel tubes, in terms of bending and torsional stiffness, however, these advantages
come at a cost due to the complexity during the whole development process, as well as in production
and in monetary costs.
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Keywords
Monocoque FSAE Sandwich structures Composite materials Finite elements