Design, Analysis and Validation of Torsional Stiffness of Chassis for Formula Student Car

Abstract

This paper describes the analysis and validation of torsional stiffness of chassis of a formula student vehicle. Chassis being a major component of a vehicle it determines the dynamic performance of the car. Design of major systems such as Suspension, Steering and Wheel Assembly are affected due to torsional stiffness of the chassis. In this paper experimental determination of torsional stiffness of single seat tubular chassis for comparison with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models.