In this paper, the design procedure for a new chassis concept for competition go-karts is presented. Such a vehicle requires an unconventional design procedure for the frame due to the lack of suspensions and the need to sustain load transfer from the ground with the help of the tyres' radial stiffness. A sandwich panel built with a lightweight aluminium honeycomb core and carbon skins is proposed. An optimal sandwich stacking has been found imposing the same torsional stiffness and the same margin of strength typical of a traditional metal space frame. The effects on global vehicle performances have been evaluated by means of a simulation programme based on compliance data calculated by means of finite elements analysis.
Biancolini, M.e., Cerullo, A., Receia, L. (2007). Design of a tuned sandwich chassis for competition go-kart. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, 44(3-4), 360-378 [10.1504/IJVD.2007.013649].
Design of a tuned sandwich chassis for competition go-kart
BIANCOLINI, MARCO EVANGELOS;
2007-01-01
Abstract
In this paper, the design procedure for a new chassis concept for competition go-karts is presented. Such a vehicle requires an unconventional design procedure for the frame due to the lack of suspensions and the need to sustain load transfer from the ground with the help of the tyres' radial stiffness. A sandwich panel built with a lightweight aluminium honeycomb core and carbon skins is proposed. An optimal sandwich stacking has been found imposing the same torsional stiffness and the same margin of strength typical of a traditional metal space frame. The effects on global vehicle performances have been evaluated by means of a simulation programme based on compliance data calculated by means of finite elements analysis.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
