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Suspension Report
Suspension Report
Team Axlr8r, IIT Delhi
ACHIN JAIN
ANSHUL SINGHAL
SHUBHAM AKSHAT
PREFACE
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It contains all the intricate details of the Suspension starting from the
Elementary Study to Final CAD models describing at each and every step,
the principles involved. Suspension Geometry Analysis has been done on
the SusProg3D Software and CAD modeling on SolidWorks. Efforts have
been made to justify every decision at every step. The work is completely
genuine and free from Plagiarism. All the references of Study have been
mentioned.
The report also accounts for the problems encountered and mistakes
committed at some steps in order to ignore those in the future. It also
talks about the Future Perspective, what else can be done, but could not
be done due to time constraints, resource constraints and other factors.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 10
TYPES OF SUSPENSION............................................................................................11
MACPHERSON.................................................................................................13
DESIGNING APPROACH........................................................................................ 17
1. PARAMETERS OF STUDY................................................................................... 18
1.1
CAMBER............................................................................................................ 18
CASTER............................................................................................................. 23
TOE IN/OUT...................................................................................................... 26
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2.2
2.3
2.4
Conclusion........................................................................................................ 34
Objective.......................................................................................................... 35
3.2
Parameters...................................................................................................... 35
Load Analysis.................................................................................................. 38
3.4
3.5
Shortlisted Tires.............................................................................................39
Selected Tires.................................................................................................. 40
RIMS.................................................................................................................. 42
Front................................................................................................................. 49
Rear.................................................................................................................. 59
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6. SHOCK ABSORBERS....................................................................................... 69
6.1
Parameters of Study......................................................................................69
6.2
Bell Crank......................................................................................................... 69
6.3
6.4
Ride/Suspension Frequency..........................................................................70
Spring Rate...................................................................................................... 72
6.6
Motion Ratio.................................................................................................... 73
6.7
Wheel Rate...................................................................................................... 73
6.8
Roll Gradient.................................................................................................... 74
6.9
Damping........................................................................................................... 76
Introduction.............................................................................................. 79
6.10.3
Working Principle.....................................................................................82
6.10.4
Adjustments..............................................................................................85
6.10.5
Conclusions............................................................................................... 85
6.10.6
Calculations.............................................................................................. 87
6.10.7
6.10.8
Finalised Shocker.....................................................................................92
Introduction..................................................................................................... 93
Body Roll.......................................................................................................... 93
Principles......................................................................................................... 98
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7.6
7.7
7.8
Installation.............................................................................................. 114
Front............................................................................................................... 116
Rear................................................................................................................ 126
9. FORCE CALCULATIONS.................................................................................142
9.1
Front............................................................................................................... 142
9.2
REAR............................................................................................................... 147
10.
11.
DESIGNING............................................................................................... 158
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Estimation of Forces..............................................................................159
11.1.2
11.1.3
Estimation of Forces..............................................................................172
11.2.2
11.2.3
Estimation of Forces..............................................................................185
11.3.2
11.3.3
Estimation of Forces..............................................................................198
11.4.2
11.4.3
Estimation of Forces..............................................................................204
11.5.2
11.5.3
11.6 Miscellaneous................................................................................................213
11.6.1
Pushrod................................................................................................... 213
11.6.2
11.6.3
Brackets..................................................................................................215
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Rod-ends................................................................................................. 219
11.6.5
Bearings..................................................................................................220
11.6.6
11.6.7
Shocker.................................................................................................... 222
11.7.2
11.7.3
11.7.4
REFERENCES...................................................................................................... 232
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are very grateful to our Faculty Advisors Prof. Naresh
Bhatnagar and Prof. Rahul Ribeiro for helping us through the
Project. Our Sincere thanks to our Student advisors Ankit Dhall
and Mudit Goel to keep us motivated throughout the year and
for supporting us at each and every step. We are also thankful
to the entire Team AXLR8R. At the end of the day, it has been
possible only because of Teams cooperation and management.
We would also like to thank people from SusProg3D and
SolidWorks, who provided us with Prestigious License to work
on the software.
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INTRODUCTION
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers
and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems
serve a dual purpose contributing to the car's road holding /handling
and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping
vehicle occupants comfortable and reasonably well isolated from road
noise, bumps, and vibrations, etc. It is important for the suspension to
keep the road wheel in contact with the road surface as much as possible,
because all the forces acting on the vehicle do so through the contact
patches of the tires. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and
any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. The design of front and rear
suspension of a car may be different.
The study of the forces at work on a moving car is called vehicle
dynamics, and these concepts define why a suspension is necessary in the
first place. The dynamics of a moving car is considered from two
perspectives:
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TYPES OF SUSPENSION
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SWING
AXLE
SUSPENSION
pivot about a
somewhere
centre of the
the wheels to
down through
respective arcs.
was eventually
rear
The axles
location
near the
car and allow
travel up and
their
This system
adapted for
suspensions.
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FIGURE 1: SWING AXLE SUSPENSION AT DIFFERENT POSITIONS. THE HUGE DEGREE OF POSITIVE
CAMBER WHEN THE AXLES JACK UP (TOP) THIS IS WHAT CAUSES THE DISTINCT LOSS IN CORNERING
POWER.
MACPHERSON
This strut based system, where the spring/shock directly connects the
steering knuckle to the chassis and acts as a link in the suspension,
offers a simple and compact suspension package. This is perfect for
small front wheel drive cars where space is tight and even allows room
for the drive shaft to pass through the knuckle. Today most small cars
will use this type of suspension because it is cheap, has good ride
qualities, and has the compact dimensions necessary for front wheel
drive cars.
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FIGURE: TYPICAL MACPHERSON ASSEMBLY LOOKS LIKE THIS. THE STRUT ACTS AS THE UPPER
SUSPENSION LINK.
This is commonly
referred to as a
double wishbone
suspension as the A
shaped control arms
resemble a wishbone.
In this design the
suspension is
supported by a
triangulated A-arm at
the top and bottom of
the knuckle. The
earliest designs of the A-arm suspension included equal length upper
and lower arms mounted parallel to the ground. In this design
wishbones or A arms are used top and bottom to support an upright
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to which the wheel is attached. The broad lower base of the arms
connects to the frame while the ball-joints are mounted on the apex of
the arms. When the arms are of equal length and mounted parallel to
each other and to the road, the swing-arm is infinitely long and the roll
centre is at ground level.
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Unsprung weight.
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DESIGNING APPROACH
We followed the following procedure for the designing of the Suspension:
1. Study of Basic Parameters.
2. Selection of Wheel Base and Track Width.
3. Selection of Tires.
4. Roll Center Location and Movement Optimization.
5. Finalization of A Arm Mounting Points on SusProg3D.
6. Study and Selection of Shock Absorbers.
7. Study of Anti Roll Bars.
8. Finalization of Shocker and Anti Roll Bar Mounting Points on SusProg3D.
9. Forces Calculation
10. Designing of All Suspension Parts on SolidWorks 2010.
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1. PARAMETERS OF STUDY
The definition of all the Parameters, their effects on other Parameters,
advantages, disadvantages and the Optimum Range has been discussed.
All these Parameters must be decided before progressing to Optimization
of Results on SusProg3D.
1.1 CAMBER
It is the angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis
of the vehicle when viewed from the front or rear.
If the tire is to be perfectly positioned on the ground, and the wear on the
tread is to be symmetrical, the wheel should have a zero camber
(perfectly perpendicular to the ground tilting in corners or on bumps
minimizes the area of the wheel in contact with the road so this is not
desired. This tilting of the wheel is called camber. In an ideal situation the
camber angle of the wheel is always zero degrees. In reality the camber
angle changes with the up and down movement of the suspension. Also
body roll affects the camber angle. Often cars have a light Positive camber
angle under no load conditions to make up for the compression of the
suspension and rubber bushes. When normally loaded the camber angle
becomes zero.
Camber is adjusted by tilting the steering axis from the vertical which is
usually done by adjusting the ball joint locations. Because the amount of
tire on the ground is affected by camber angle, camber should be easily
adjustable so that the suspension can be tuned for maximum cornering.
1.1.1
Neutral Camber
1.1.2
Positive Camber
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The image on the left shows a tire that is in a cambered position that
is referred to as positive. This means that the tops of
the wheels and tires are leaning outwards from the
centre of the car.
1.1.3
Negative Camber
Shown left is a wheel/tire where the camber angle is set negatively. This
means that
the top of the
wheel is
leaning
toward the
centre of the
car.
1.1.4
Camber Gain
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To maximize the grip of a race car tire, the wheel must be at a certain
angle camber angle. However, this angle varies as the wheel and
suspension move up and down in response to bumps and cornering
forces.
As no two corners are the same, and the forces generated are never
the same, a single camber angle would only work occasionally. So, we
need a system of variable camber, the result: camber gain suspension.
The reason the camber gain is important, is because the static camber
will change if the camber gain changes. Understanding the
relationship between camber gain and static camber is important. The
wheel goes thru the travel and the camber changes as that happens.
Keeping the whole tire patch on the surface of the racetrack for the
whole camber gain is what will make the car turn the best.
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1.1.5
More grip and stability while cornering: While cornering the body
of the car will start rolling, inducing positive caster. Negative caster will
compensate this effect. If the tire had zero camber, the inside edge of
the contact patch would begin to lift off of the ground in cornering,
thereby reducing the area of the contact patch. In case of negative
camber, this effect is reduced, thereby maximizing the contact patch
area. However, this is only true for the outside tire during the turn; the
inside tire would benefit most from positive camber.
1.1.6
Conclusion
On the Basis of Study and Literature, Camber generally will be around -0.5
to -5.5 degrees (negative). As seen in the Graph below, Coefficient of
Friction is maximum at Camber Angle of -1 degree and hence, the
maximum grip.
Hence, Camber Angle is chosen as -1 degree.
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1.2 CASTER
Caster refers to the angle made between the centres of the lower pivot
point of the axle block to the centre of the upper pivot point of a model
car axle block when looking from the side of the car.
Caster, like Camber, has three possible states, neutral, negative and
positive. Caster can be measured in degrees.
1.2.1
N
e
u
tr
al
Caster
Neutral caster has the upper and lower pivot points aligned vertically. The
forces that bear down on the car and the wheel have only a single vertical
point of contact which is at the mercy of any external forces that may act
upon it. Any car set with neutral caster will be an unstable one.
1.2.2
Negative
Caster
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1.2.3
Positive
Caster
1.2.4
Straight Line Stability: The greater the angle of caster, the stronger
the centering force, which effectively means heavier steering and the
car will be reluctant to turn into a corner. Conversely, if the car were to
be given negative caster, with the lower end of the axis further back
than the top, there would be no directional stability at all.
Self Centering of Steering: The bigger the angle the stronger the
self centering action. If the angle is negative the steering is very light
and very nervous.
Cornering: With a low caster angle, centering force will be weak and
car will be more willing to go around the corners but counter effect is
that it will be less willing to straighten up afterwards.
1.2.5
Conclusion
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1.3.2 Toe In
Toe in occurs when the front of the wheels point towards the car.
1.3.4
Effects of Toe
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Cornering:
As the vehicle goes around a turn, the inside tire must travel in a
smaller radius circle than the outside. If the two wheels were parallel,
one of the two would not be running in a natural arc when cornering
and would be scrubbing sideways as before. When going around a
corner with toe-out the inner wheel will be turned in slightly further
than the outer, and both wheels will go round the corner properly.
Steering Response:
Steering response will be improved with toe-out. Toe-out encourages
turn-in since the inside tire turns at a greater angle than the outside.
Hence, the car is sensitive to the slightest steering input. Toe-out will
make the car wander on the straight-aways requiring corrective
steering. The car will always be turning unless the steering is perfectly
centered. With toe-in, the inside tire fights the outside since the inside
is trying to trace a larger radius arc than the outside. As a result, toe-in
discourages turn-in and makes the car less sensitive to steering input.
Tire Wear: The best tire wear is achieved with completely parallel
tires 0 degrees of toe. However, this is not the best for straight line
stability or cornering ability!
Excessive toe-in will cause the tire to scrub on the outboards.
Too much toe-out will cause the inboard edges to wear out.
1.3.5 Conclusion
Only applies to Front/Steering wheels.
Toe-out is preferred.
We preferred toe-out sacrificing the straight line stability for
good cornering and its value is chosen to be 5mm.
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The angle is described by a line drawn down through the top and bottom
ball-joint (swivel pin) centers and vertical viewed from the front. Extended
to ground level, the distance from here to the wheel/tire centre-line at
ground level is the King Pin Offset or Scrub Radius. Ideally the
lines should intersect at ground level. This will give both lightness of
steering feel and virtually no kick back through the steering wheel when
hitting bumps known as centre-point steering. A negative Scrub
Radius is when the Kingpin Angle hits the road on the outside of the
centre line of the tyre contact point.
1.4.1
To ensure the returning of the wheels after a bend (self centering of the
steering).
Together with the camber it provides centre point steering (scrub
radius zero or negative).
Reduces steering effort.
Aids directional control.
Helps to distribute vehicle weight evenly across the tire.
1.4.2
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vehicle turning left, the left hand front wheel tend to lift that side of
the car and the right hand front wheel tend to lower its side of the car.
The more the offset, the more pronounced the raising and lowering
effect of the chassis.
1.4.3 Conclusion
Kpi offset is chosen to be 14mm.
1.5
A Dive is the action of the front of the vehicle to point downward during
braking.
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The line extended from the contact patch through the wishbone axes
30% Anti-squat
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1.5.2
ects of Anti Dive and Anti Squat
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transfer, equal and opposite forces will be achieved and the suspension
would be effectively blind solid and the tire goes into severe tramp.
At the rear,the problem with the vertical load transfer under
acceleration is chassis squat with its attendant negative camber.It can
be resisted by antisquat suspension linkage. We are resisting the
natural downward force of load transfer with the reactive upward thrust
so it is possible to loose sensitivity and get into tire patter and the alike
if too much antisquat is employed.This will manifest itself as power on
over steer.
Converging inclination of pivot axes causes front wheel caster to
increase with the vertical wheel travel. This increases the steering
effort.
The parallel but the inclined axes causes the wheel to move forward as
well as upwards in reaction to vertical loads. In order to absorb bumps
tire should move rearward under impact. This opposition of forces
means that suspension becomes stiffer and less sensitive with upward
wheel travel and we get into patter once again.
One disadvantage found at the front doesnt exist at the rear-when the
pivot axes are inclined upward toward the front ,the bump movement
will force the wheel rearward-in the natural direction to absorb the
energy of the bump,rather than to oppose it.The fact that the
wheelbase changes slightly while all of this is happening doesnt seem
to bother anything.It is,however,necessary to carefully adjust the rear
suspension to avoid undesirable bump steer characterstics.
1.5.3
Conclusion
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2.1
2.2
2.3
Since the larger rear track width points are not applicable for us, it was
decided to continue with a larger front track width for the convenience of
driver.
Lateral Load Transfer Calculations:
Lateral Load Transfer between the Tires=[(Lateral acceleration in
g's)*(weight)*(CG height)]/(track width)
On the Race Track:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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2.4
Conclusion
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3. TIRE
AND
RIM SELECTION
3.1 Objective
To select best possible tires and rims for the Formula Racing Car
considering the following factors:
Stability of car
Economy
3.2 Parameters
3.2.1
Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio of a tire is the ratio of its section height to its section
width. The smaller the number the shorter the sidewall and wider the tire.
3.2.1.1 Effects of Aspect Ratio
As the aspect ratio of a tire is lowered, or the width of the tire is
increased, the tire footprint area increases. The larger footprint area
reduces the average pressure of the contact patch. Since footprint
pressure is closely related to hydroplaning resistance, lower aspect
ratio tire hydroplaning resistance is not as high as that of high aspect
ratio tires.
Lower aspect ratio provides better lateral stability. When a car goes
around a turn lateral forces are generated and the tire must resist
these forces. Tires with a lower profile have shorter, stiffer sidewalls so
they resist cornering forces better.
Lowering aspect ratio would increase a tire's radial stiffness
and dimensional stability. This reduces the deflection of a tire and
decreases rolling resistance, and thus improves fuel economy, results
in improving the tread wear.
Lower aspect ratio tires can successfully use softer tread compounds.
It seems this is due to the more uniform stress distribution of these
tires as compared to high aspect ratio tires. The use of a softer
compound increases the traction of the tire on the track. At high
speeds, this is very desirable for vehicle handling.
3.2.2
Hydroplaning
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3.2.3
Traction
3.2.4
3.2.5
Basic
Terminology
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Tire Type
Advantages
Bia
s
Rad
ial
3.2.7
Strong sidewalls,
tough casing
Better sidewall
puncture resistance
Good lateral
stability (hill side
work)
Good in rough
terrain and off-road
Disadvantages
Spring Rate
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= 168.7 lbs
Therefore,
Total weight on front tires = 477.36 lbs
Total weight on rear tires = 294.3 lbs
Velocity while cornering = 8 m/s
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Turning radius = 4 m
Lateral load transfer in case of braking =
acceleration ( g ) weight ( lbs ) c . g . height ( inch )
trackwidth(inch)
= 148.45 lbs
Therefore,
Load on front outer tire = (477.36/2) + 148.45 = 387.1 lbs
Thus, maximum load is possible on front outer tire.
Rim diameter of the used tires is 13 inch. Tires with large rim diameter
will have short sidewalls. Hence a desirable lower aspect ratio. By
studying the tire catalogue of different companies, it was observed that
tires with rim diameter 10, 13, 15 and 16 are available. From which
10 rim diameter is too small for the size of the brake disk. Rim
diameter of 15 or 16 is too large as it will increase the weight of tires.
Cold tire pressure is 14 psi.
Outer diameters of wet and dry tires are same to ensure ride height is
not affected by changing the tires. Rim specifications are also taken to
be identical for wet and dry tires to ensure they do not affect the hub
and the brake disk.
Radial Tires are better than Bias Tires.
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Hoosier:
3.5.2
Wet Tires
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3.6.2
Wet tires
Selected Tire is
NOTE:
The reason we have selected this tire and not Hoosier, is also that we
were unable to find the Tire Curves for the Hoosier which also is very
important criteria in deciding the tires.
The tires curves are provided by Tire Consortium and there is a large
fee involved which justifies our incapability.
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3.7
RIMS
3.7.1
Wheel Offset
Offset is the distance between the imaginary centerline of the wheel (as
viewed from behind the wheel as it would roll away from you) and the
inside face that bolts up against the wheel hub on the car.
A significant reduction in positive offset of the wheels will EFFECTIVELY
change the steering geometry's scrub radius, possibly increasing the
steering effort and making the car harder to control during turning and
cornering.
Offset is also important. Positive offset will increase the track (width side
to side) of the car, lessening weight transfer and increasing grip. Such
wheels are recognized by a concave, deeper look, where the mounting
surface of the wheel is further inboard, beyond the centerline.
Negative offset is where the mounting surface is outboard of the
centerline of the rim, giving the wheel a flatter appearance. Negative
offset of wheels means choosing a narrower track, more weight transfer
and less grip.
Because wheel offset changes the lever-arm length between the center of
the tire and the centerline of the steering knuckle, the way bumps, road
imperfections and acceleration and braking forces are translated to
steering torques (bump-steer, torque-steer, etc) will change depending on
wheel offset. Likewise, the wheel bearings will see increased thrust loads
if the wheel centerline is moved away from the bearing centerline.
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Positive offset
3.7.2
P
C
D
The term PCD stands for (pitch circle diameter) and is the diameter of a
circle drawn through the centre of your wheels bolt holes. PCD is
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4 HOLE WHEELS
Measure the distance between
the centers of 2 OPPOSITE holes
OR
Measure the distance between
the centers of 2 ADJACENT holes
and multiply by 1.414
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5 HOLE WHEELS
Measure the distance X
between the centers of 2
ADJACENT holes and multiply
by 1.7012
Spigot Size
Spigot is the bit in the centre of the hub that we rest the inside centre of
the wheel on whilst aligning the studs and screwing back the wheel nuts.
On generic after market wheels, the spigot hole inside the wheels is a lot
bigger than the spigot on the car. So we need to fit spigot locating rings.
These are just rings of aluminum or hard plastic that fit over the spigot on
the car and then have a proper snug fit with the spigot hole on the wheel.
If the spigot does not take all the weight of the car, chances are one or
more studs will break when we drive the car hard or have to brake hard.
The wheel nuts are simply there to hold the wheel on, NOT support the
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weight of the car. Also, as there is nothing to centre the wheel, we'll notice
the wheels go in and out of balance because as we drive around, they'll
move around on the hub.
3.7.4 Conclusion
We visited the market to see the common Steel Alloys Rims available.
Considering the width of tire, we came to following Conclusion.
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The points labeled IC are the instant centers for the wheels relative to the
chassis. The other instant center in figure, the roll center, is the point that
the chassis pivots about relative to the ground.
The front and rear roll centers define an axis that the chassis will pivot
around during cornering.
Since the CG is above the roll axis for most race cars, the inertia force
associated with cornering creates a torque about the roll center. This
torque causes the chassis to roll towards the outside of the corner.
Ideally, the amount of chassis roll would be small so that the springs
and anti-roll bars used could be a lower stiffness for added tire
compliance.
However, for a small overturning moment, the CG must be close to
the roll axis. This placement would indicate that the roll center would
have to be relatively high to be near the CG.
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After various iterations and optimization of the following during Bumpdroop and Roll:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Camber
Caster
Kpi offset
Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat
Roll Center position
Front view Swing axle arm lengths
(Z): Ground
LH
315.00
-Y
300.00
-Z
325.00
-X
135.00 -135.00
319.00
-Y
270.00
-Z
155.00
-X
135.00 -150.00
161.00
-Y
-Z
322.00
-X
0.00
307.50
-6.64
-Z
157.84
-X
0.00
277.11
157.82
0.90
307.87
321.85
285.00
-Y
-Z
361.96
-X
5.74
-Y
546.76
557.33
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277.06
55
-Z
166.36
-X
15.83
-Y
610.50
-Z
258.19
-X
-0.46
-Y
575.50
-Z
257.58
-X
0.07
Instant centre
Front view swing axle length (at IC point)
1483.38
120.67
47.18
0.00
3931.36
243.63
99.15
3.55
-6.2%
24.6%
1160.00
242.55
274.53
242.64
281.01
311.27
280.80
280.80
0.00
580.00
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318.89
56
257.62
523.24
Rim width
152.40
-35.00
0.00
330.20
-1.00
3.05
3.00
14.05
24.21
10.71
23.07
-5.00
Front
Rear
Front LH:
Rear LH:
-Y
0.00
0.00
-Z
-X
0.00
38.10
38.10
1600.00
(Z): Ground
Front
Front LH:
Rear LH:
-Y
0.00
0.00
-Z
38.10
38.10
-X
0.00
1600.00
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LH
Rear
57
-Y
300.00
-Z
325.00
-X
135.00 -135.00
319.00
-Y
270.00
-Z
155.00
161.00
-X
135.00 -150.00
-Y
315.00
251.43
-Z
186.40
-X
52.00
-Y
62.00
-Z
105.00
-X
0.00
- bottom A-arm
-Y
55.00
-Z
-90.00
-X
20.00
-Y
97.00
-Z
-52.70
-X
60.00
-Y
0.00
-Y
546.76
-Z
361.96
-X
5.74
- bottom A-arm
-Y
557.33
-Z
166.36
-X
15.83
-Y
-Z
200.88
-X
58.28
-Y
-Z
515.36
610.50
258.19
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285.00
5.1.2
58
-0.46
LH wheel
centre
height
camber
angle
fvsax
caster
angle
caster
trail
kpi
angle
kpi
offset
wheel
scrub
axle
tramp
toe
mm
roll
offset
0.00 roll
-1.00
47.18
1483.38
3.00
24.21
3.05
14.05
0.00
0.00
-5.00
0.00
0.50 roll
-0.70
46.77
1447.24
3.07
24.52
2.75
14.04
-0.02
-0.08
-5.09
-44.11
1.00 roll
-0.42
45.18
1408.99
3.13
24.79
2.47
14.04
-0.04
-0.12
-5.18
-89.51
1.50 roll
-0.16
42.34
1368.63
3.18
25.03
2.21
14.04
-0.06
-0.14
-5.29 -137.97
2.00 roll
0.06
38.11
1326.09
3.22
25.23
1.98
14.03
-0.09
-0.12
-5.42 -191.93
2.50 roll
0.26
32.21
1281.18
3.26
25.39
1.79
14.03
-0.13
-0.07
-5.58 -255.19
RH wheel
centre
caster
wheel
axle
toe
roll
scrub
tramp
mm
offset
height
camber
fvsax
angle
angle
caster
trail
kpi
kpi
angle
offset
0.00 roll
-1.00
47.18
1483.38
3.00
24.21
3.05
14.05
0.00
0.00
-5.00
0.00
0.50 roll
-1.31
46.77
1518.65
2.93
23.88
3.36
14.05
0.00
0.09
-4.92
-44.11
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1.00 roll
-1.64
45.18
1551.65
2.85
23.52
3.69
14.06
0.01
0.23
-4.83
1.50 roll
-1.99
42.34
1582.20
2.76
23.12
4.04
14.07
0.01
0.41
-4.75 -137.97
2.00 roll
-2.36
38.11
1609.97
2.67
22.68
4.40
14.08
0.02
0.64
-4.65 -191.93
2.50 roll
-2.74
32.21
1634.49
2.57
22.20
4.79
14.08
0.02
0.93
-4.55 -255.19
LH wheel
camber
roll centre height
chassis
angle
ground
caster
angle
fvsax
caster
trail
kpi
angle
kpi
offset
wheel
scrub
axle
-89.51
toe
tramp
mm
rc
offset
37.38 bump
0.00
22.07
-2.57
-15.31
3.59
26.82
1232.02
4.62
14.07
0.91
-0.45
-5.45
35.00 bump
0.00
23.59
-2.46
-11.41
3.55
26.65
1247.74
4.51
14.06
0.97
-0.41
-5.41
30.00 bump
0.00
26.81
-2.23
3.47
26.29
-3.19
1280.91
4.28
14.06
1.05
-0.33
-5.32
25.00 bump
0.00
30.09
-2.02
3.39
25.94
5.09
1314.26
4.06
14.06
1.06
-0.26
-5.25
20.00 bump
0.00
33.41
-1.80
13.41
3.31
25.59
1347.78
3.85
14.06
0.99
-0.19
-5.19
15.00 bump
0.00
36.78
-1.59
21.78
3.23
25.24
1381.46
3.64
14.05
0.86
-0.14
-5.13
10.00 bump
0.00
40.20
-1.39
30.20
3.15
24.89
1415.29
3.44
14.05
0.64
-0.08
-5.08
5.00 bump
0.00
43.66
-1.19
38.66
3.08
24.55
1449.27
Static
-1.00
3.00
47.18
47.18
1483.38
5.00 droop
50.75
55.75
-0.81
2.92
1517.62
24.21
23.86
3.24
3.05
14.05
14.05
2.86
14.05
0.36
0.00
-0.43
-0.04
0.00
-5.04
-5.00
0.03
-4.96
10.00 droop
0.00
54.36
-0.63
64.36
2.85
23.52
1551.98
2.67
14.05
-0.94
0.06
-4.93
15.00 droop
0.00
58.03
-0.44
73.03
2.77
23.19
1586.45
2.49
14.05
-1.53
0.08
-4.89
20.00 droop
0.00
61.75
-0.27
81.75
2.70
22.85
1621.04
2.31
14.04
-2.19
0.10
-4.86
25.00 droop
0.00
65.52
-0.09
90.52
2.62
22.51
1655.74
2.14
14.04
-2.93
0.11
-4.82
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0.00
0.00
60
30.00 droop
0.00
69.35
0.08
99.35
2.55
22.18
1690.55
1.97
14.04
-3.74
0.12
-4.77
35.00 droop
0.00
73.24
0.24
108.24
2.47
21.84
1725.47
1.80
14.04
-4.64
0.12
-4.73
37.72 droop
0.00
75.38
0.33
113.09
2.43
21.66
1744.50
1.72
14.04
-5.16
0.12
-4.70
LH
0.00 roll
0.00
0.00
0.50 roll
-4.97
5.15
1.00 roll
-9.55
10.69
1.50 roll
-13.72
16.61
2.00 roll
-17.46
22.95
2.50 roll
-20.70
29.73
IC
length
axle
height
height
angle
37.38 bump
3860.26
218.32
90.49
3.24
35.00 bump
3864.64
219.89
91.04
3.26
30.00 bump
3873.91
223.22
92.19
3.30
25.00 bump
3883.26
226.56
93.35
3.34
20.00 bump
3892.69
229.92
94.50
3.38
15.00 bump
3902.21
233.31
95.66
3.42
10.00 bump
3911.83
236.72
96.82
3.46
5.00 bump
Static
5.00 droop
3921.54
3931.36
240.16
243.63
3941.29
97.99
99.15
247.14
3.50
3.55
100.33
3.59
10.00 droop
3951.34
250.68
101.51
3.63
15.00 droop
3961.51
254.26
102.69
3.67
20.00 droop
3971.82
257.88
103.88
3.71
25.00 droop
3982.26
261.55
105.09
3.76
30.00 droop
3992.86
265.27
106.30
3.80
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35.00 droop
4003.61
269.04
107.52
3.84
37.72 droop
4009.53
271.12
108.19
3.87
LH
brake
accel
a-dive% a-lift%
37.38 bump
22.4
0.0
35.00 bump
22.6
0.0
30.00 bump
22.9
0.0
25.00 bump
23.2
0.0
20.00 bump
23.4
0.0
15.00 bump
23.7
0.0
10.00 bump
24.0
0.0
5.00 bump
Static
5.00 droop
24.3
24.6
24.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
10.00 droop
25.2
0.0
15.00 droop
25.5
0.0
20.00 droop
25.8
0.0
25.00 droop
26.1
0.0
30.00 droop
26.4
0.0
35.00 droop
26.7
0.0
37.72 droop
26.8
0.0
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After various iterations and optimization of the following during Bumpdroop and Roll:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Camber
Caster
Kpi offset
Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat
Roll Center position
Front view Swing axle arm lengths
(Z): Ground
LH
275.00
-Z
-Y
320.00
285.00
315.00
- X -1450.00 -1750.00
- bottom A-arm chassis pivot (front/rear)
-Z
172.00
-Y
285.00
275.00
155.00
- X -1450.00 -1750.00
- top A-arm chassis pivot (virtual/normal)
-Z
317.50
-Y
280.00
279.97
317.48
- X -1600.00 -1600.96
- bottom A-arm chassis pivot (virtual/normal) - Y
-Z
163.50
280.00
164.53
- X -1600.00 -1581.78
Upright pivot points (from vehicle Y, Z, X datum)
- top A-arm upright pivot
-Y
-Z
542.48
350.19
- X -1610.25
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65
-Y
-Z
542.11
160.16
- X -1590.25
- spindle reference point
-Y
-Z
600.53
256.19
- X -1599.72
- spindle / wheel cl point
-Y
-Z
565.54
255.58
- X -1600.04
Instant centre
Front view swing axle length (at IC point)
1390.71
179.87
73.72
0.00
4356.42
408.21
149.93
5.35
9.3%
22.8%
Acceleration anti-squat %
22.4%
1140.00
304.77
303.83
264.70
264.70
293.12
262.31
261.68
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66
-1600.00
570.00
255.62
523.24
Rim width
152.40
-35.00
0.00
330.20
-1.00
0.00
0.00
23.24
3.00
Front
Rear
Front LH:
Rear LH:
-Y
0.00
0.00
-Z
-X
0.00
38.10
38.10
1600.00
(Z): Ground
Front
Front LH:
Rear LH:
-Y
0.00
0.00
-Z
38.10
38.10
-X
0.00
1600.00
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67
-Y
-Z
285.00
320.00
LH
275.00
315.00
- X -1450.00 -1750.00
- bottom A-arm (front/rear)
-Z
-Y
285.00
172.00
155.00
- X -1450.00 -1750.00
- toe control link
-Y
-Z
268.00
241.00
- X -1750.33
Upright pivot points (from upright Y, Z, X datum)
- top A-arm
-Y
56.50
-Z
95.00
-X
-10.00
- bottom A-arm
-Y
60.00
-Z
-95.00
-X
10.00
-Y
-Z
57.78
2.86
- X -105.00
- spindle reference point
-Y
0.00
-Y
-Z
542.48
350.19
- X -1610.25
- bottom A-arm
-Y
-Z
542.11
160.16
- X -1590.25
- toe control link
-Y
-Z
543.67
258.04
- X -1705.24
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68
-Y
-Z
600.53
256.19
- X -1599.72
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LH wheel
camber
angle
caster
angle
kpi
angle
wheel
scrub
axle
toe
tramp
mm
roll centre
offset
height
73.72
0.00 roll
1390.71
-1.00
0.00
-0.06
0.00
0.00
3.00
0.00
0.50 roll
1387.51
-0.71
-0.06
-0.35
-0.01
-0.28
2.95
-41.43
73.16
1.00 roll
1383.20
-0.43
-0.11
-0.62
-0.02
-0.61
2.91
-83.82
71.07
1.50 roll
1377.56
-0.18
-0.16
-0.88
-0.03
-0.99
2.87 -128.45
67.38
2.00 roll
1370.32
0.06
-0.19
-1.12
-0.05
-1.42
2.85 -176.94
61.94
2.50 roll
1361.16
0.28
-0.22
-1.33
-0.06
-1.89
2.84 -231.62
54.46
RH wheel
camber
angle
caster
angle
angle
kpi
wheel
scrub
axle
tramp
toe
mm
roll centre
offset
height
73.72
0.00 roll
1390.71
-1.00
0.00
-0.06
0.00
0.00
3.00
0.00
0.50 roll
1393.04
-1.30
0.06
0.24
-0.01
0.25
3.05
-41.43
73.16
1.00 roll
1394.62
-1.61
0.14
0.56
-0.02
0.44
3.10
-83.82
71.07
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fvsax
fvsax
69
1.50 roll
1395.64
-1.94
0.22
0.89
-0.03
0.57
3.14 -128.45
67.38
2.00 roll
1396.29
-2.29
0.31
1.23
-0.03
0.62
3.17 -176.94
61.94
2.50 roll
1396.74
-2.65
0.41
1.59
-0.03
0.59
3.19 -231.62
54.46
LH wheel
camber
angle
caster
angle
kpi
angle
wheel
scrub
axle
tramp
toe
mm
offset chassis
ground
fvsax
35.81 bump
-2.50
0.30
1351.57
-0.49
1.44
2.34
-1.07
3.06
0.00
36.10
35.00 bump
-2.46
1.94
1353.11
-0.47
1.41
2.34
-1.05
3.06
0.00
36.94
30.00 bump
-2.25
12.12
1361.97
-0.41
1.20
2.27
-0.91
3.04
0.00
42.12
25.00 bump
-2.04
22.32
1369.69
-0.34
0.98
2.11
-0.77
3.03
0.00
47.32
20.00 bump
-1.83
32.54
1376.24
-0.27
0.78
1.87
-0.62
3.02
0.00
52.54
15.00 bump
-1.62
42.79
1381.62
-0.20
0.57
1.54
-0.47
3.01
0.00
57.79
10.00 bump
-1.41
53.07
1385.83
-0.14
0.36
1.12
-0.32
3.00
0.00
63.07
5.00 bump
-1.21
63.37
1388.86
Static
1390.71
5.00 droop
1391.38
-1.00
-0.79
-0.07
0.00
0.15
-0.06
0.07
-0.26
0.60
0.00
-0.69
-0.16
0.00
0.16
3.00
3.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
68.37
73.72
0.00
73.72
79.11
10.00 droop
-0.59
94.55
1390.86
0.14
-0.47
-1.48
0.33
3.00
0.00
84.55
15.00 droop
-0.38
105.04
1389.16
0.20
-0.67
-2.36
0.50
3.01
0.00
90.04
20.00 droop
-0.18
115.59
1386.27
0.27
-0.88
-3.33
0.68
3.02
0.00
95.59
25.00 droop
0.03
126.20
1382.19
0.34
-1.09
-4.40
0.85
3.03
0.00
101.20
30.00 droop
0.24
136.88
1376.94
0.41
-1.30
-5.56
1.03
3.04
0.00
106.88
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84.11
70
35.00 droop
0.45
147.64
1370.51
0.47
-1.50
-6.82
1.22
3.06
0.00
112.64
35.71 droop
0.48
149.17
1369.51
0.48
-1.53
-7.01
1.24
3.06
0.00
113.46
LH
0.00 roll
0.00
0.00
0.50 roll
-4.89
5.06
1.00 roll
-9.41
10.48
1.50 roll
-13.56
16.25
2.00 roll
-17.32
22.40
2.50 roll
-20.63
28.96
IC
length
axle
height
height
angle
35.81 bump
4382.91
393.53
143.66
5.13
35.00 bump
4382.19
393.85
143.80
5.14
30.00 bump
4377.86
395.84
144.67
5.17
25.00 bump
4373.76
397.85
145.54
5.20
20.00 bump
4369.89
399.88
146.41
5.23
15.00 bump
4366.23
401.93
147.28
5.26
10.00 bump
4362.78
404.00
148.16
5.29
5.00 bump
Static
5.00 droop
4359.51
4356.42
406.09
408.21
4353.51
149.04
149.93
410.36
150.82
5.32
5.35
5.38
10.00 droop
4350.75
412.54
151.71
5.42
15.00 droop
4348.14
414.75
152.62
5.45
20.00 droop
4345.68
417.00
153.53
5.48
25.00 droop
4343.34
419.28
154.46
5.51
30.00 droop
4341.13
421.61
155.39
5.55
35.00 droop
4339.03
423.98
156.34
5.58
35.71 droop
4338.74
424.32
156.48
5.59
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LH
brake
accel
a-lift% a-squat%
35.81 bump
21.8
20.1
35.00 bump
21.9
20.2
30.00 bump
22.0
20.5
25.00 bump
22.1
20.8
20.00 bump
22.3
21.1
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21.4
10.00 bump
22.5
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Static
5.00 droop
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22.9
22.1
22.4
22.7
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23.1
15.00 droop
23.2
23.4
20.00 droop
23.3
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25.00 droop
23.5
24.1
30.00 droop
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35.00 droop
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SHOCK ABSORBERS
Bell crank
Pushrod/Pull rod
Suspension frequency
Spring rate
Wheel rate
Motion ratio
Non-linear variation of motion ratio
Shock Absorber
Pull rod needs to have larger strength than push rods which acts in
compression. Ultimate / Yield strength of pull rod must be greater.
The issue isn't the ultimate/yield strength of materials; its a buckling
issue with the pushrods.
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6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
Ride frequencies front are rear are generally not the same. In Figure 1, we
can see the undamped vertical motion of the chassis with the front ride
frequency higher than the rear. The out of phase motion between front
and rear vertical motion, caused by the time delay between when the
front wheel and rear wheel hit the bump, is accentuated by the frequency
difference.
HIGHER FRONT RIDE FREQUENCY
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A result of the phase difference is pitching of the body. To reduce the pitch
induced by hitting a bump, the rear needs to have a higher natural
frequency to catch up with the front, as shown in Figure 2. This notion is
called producing a flat ride, meaning that the induced body pitch from
road bumps is minimized. The above theory was originally developed for
passenger cars, where comfort takes priority over performance, which
leads to low damping ratios, and minimum pitching over bumps.
Racecars in general run higher damping ratios, and have a much smaller
concern for comfort, leading to some racecars using higher front ride
frequencies. The higher damping ratios will reduce the amount of
oscillation resultant from road bumps, in return reducing the need for flat
ride.
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d 4G
8 N D3
Where,
wire
G is the
d is the
diameter,
spring's s
modulus,
s the
of wraps
s the
diameter
coil.
hear
and N i
number
and D i
of the
Solving the above equation for spring rate and applying to a suspension to
calculate spring rate from a chosen
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Ks = 42f2msmMR2
Where, Ks is spring rate (N/m), msm is Sprung mass (kg), f is Ride frequency
(Hz) and MR is Motion ratio (Wheel/Spring travel).
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Wheel rate is always less than spring rate. Hence linear distance
travelled by wheel is more than compression or expansion of the
spring.
In order to make the contact between the tires contact patches and the
track surface as continuous as possible and to avoid shaking the car/or
driver apart, racing cars must have some sort of springs. Springs allow
the wheels to deflect in reaction to accelerations.
When the vehicle is sprung, longitudinal accelerations and load transfer
will cause vertical movement of sprung mass and centrifugal
acceleration
will
cause the
sprung
mass to roll.
Road
surface
irregularities
will
cause
vertical
deflection of
the
unsprung
wheels
in relation
to the
chassis. All
of
these antics
cause
wheels
camber
to change in
relation
to road
surface. In addition to this, it causes large amount of energy to be
stored in the springs as they compress which calls for the need for
shock absorbers.
The amount of vertical wheel deflection caused by a given acceleration
or its resultant load transfer is determined by the wheels ride rate
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6.9 Damping
6.9.1
What is damping?
6.9.2
Damping ratio
The damping force is generated by the orifice and also the shim disc
valves located at the end of the rod. Since both the gas and the oil
chambers are separated by the free piston, the oil and nitrogen cannot be
mixed. Considering that the damping force of shock absorber corresponds
to a resistant force while an object moves within a fluid, viscous damping
model can be introduced. In such case, the damping force of absorber is
assumed to be proportional to the piston speed where the proportional
constant is defined as the damping coefficient. Relation between these
quantities is written as follows.
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6.9.3
Transmissibility
The transmissibility (TR) is the ratio between output and input amplitude.
In our application, the input amplitude will be the height of a road
irregularity and the output amplitude is the vertical movement of the car
body. For a spring-mass-damper system, transmissibility is actually a
function of frequency. When we hit a speed bump going very slowly, the
car moves vertically almost as much as the wheels. But if we were to go
over the same bump going quickly, the body of the car doesnt move
nearly as much. Depending on the speed at which we hit the speed bump,
the car bodys response changes. The cause of this phenomenon is that
the response of the system the car and its suspension is a function of
the frequency of the input. Transmissibility also changes with damping.
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6.10.1
Shock Absorber
Introduction
2.
They keep the suspension at as full a travel as possible for the given
road conditions - they keep your wheels planted on the road.
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damper. The damper does this by forcing gas or oil through a constriction
valve (a small hole). Adjustable shock absorbers allow you to change the
size of this constriction, and thus control the rate of damping. Smaller the
constriction, stiffer the suspension.
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Valve
The role of the valve is to control oil flow through the piston. Valves take
the form of annular discs with varying thickness and diameter, and are
often stacked on top of each other. This arrangement is known as the
valve stack. The valve stack controls the transition from low speed to high
speed damping.
Main Shaft
The main shaft or rod serves to connect the piston to the shock absorber
eyelet mount. The eyelet is connected to the vehicles suspension,
providing freedom for the unsprung mass to move relative to the chassis.
In adjustable dampers, the main shaft usually houses the low speed
rebound adjuster. The main shaft must have sufficient inertia to withstand
buckling loads imposed by road surface inputs.
Adjusters
Adjusters take two forms, oil metering and valve stack. Oil metering
adjusters are used to control the low speed damping characteristics of the
shock absorber. Oil metering adjustment is achieved with needle and seat
style valves, with the needle moving further from the seat as less
damping force is required. Valve stack adjusters control the amount of
preload the valve stack sees, and hence, the pressure required to open
them. Valve stack adjusters are used to alter the transition to high speed
damping.
Reservoir
Reservoirs are secondary chambers attached to the body of the some
dampers via either rigid or flexible couplings. The reservoir provides the
ability to add pressurization to the damper, reducing cavitations, while
maintaining a minimal overall length. The oil is separated from the gas by
a floating piston, which is free to move along the axis of the reservoir and
avoids the gas forming an emulsion with the oil. Compression adjusters
are also housed in the reservoir in adjustable shock absorbers.
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6.10.3
Working Principle
When the shock is in compression modes, oil is forced from the shock
body to reservoir in proportion to the area of the shaft entering the shock
body. As the oil enters the reservoir, it must pass through the compression
adjuster. When the compression adjuster is fully open the shock is set at
full soft, conversely when the compression adjuster is closed (the smallest
opening) the shock is at full firm. After the oil passes through the
compression adjuster, it enters the reservoir where the floating piston will
compress the nitrogen. The floating piston is designed so that aeration will
not happen.
When the shock is in rebound modes, the oil in the shock shaft is forced
through the shaft. Inside the shaft is a needle. This needle is used to
adjust the amount of fluid that can pass by. As the needle is closed it
causes firmer rebound damping forces. When the needle is opened further
it allows more oil to flow through and that creates softer rebound damping
forces. The needle adjustment also effects when the shims on the main
piston will open.
The damping dynamics of a shock are dependent of the shaft velocities
within the shock, in both rebound and compression. Most of the changes
within the shock happen within the main shock shaft and body. Shock
dynamics are considered under high and low shaft speeds. High shaft
speeds occur in bumps, or significant track inconsistencies. Slow shaft
speeds occur during cornering, acceleration and braking.
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In fast shaft speeds, oil is displaced into the reservoir through a secondary
channel and shim stack. At fast shaft speeds the oil bypasses the slow
speed needle. Pressure induced by the high shaft speeds causes the shim
stacks that cover holes on the main piston head to flex. When the shim
stacks flex, oil passes through the holes on the piston head.
Low
Rebound:
Speed
In low speed rebound oil is displaced through the shaft and over the low
speed needle.
High Speed
Rebound:
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During fast shaft speed rebound shim stacks located on the main piston
head flex in order to allow oil to pass through. Oil bypasses the opening
and slow speed needle adjustment.
6.10.4
Adjustments
Problem
The vehicle feels unstable, bouncy and non-responsive
The vehicle feels hard and bumpy
The vehicle feels soft, has low riding position and a
tendency to bottom easily in long dips
The vehicle feels harsh and has low grip
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Conclusions
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Increase
Damping
Reduce
Damping
Increase
Damping
Reduce
Damping
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The damping must be considerably higher for road holding and control of
the unsprung mass motion. Data has shown that for racecars, a good
range of damping ratio is between 0.65 and 0.70.
Figure.
For maximum grip, we want to minimize the change in forces that the
springs are seeing. This is achieved with minimal body movement. Thus,
we want the lowest transmissibility possible. At low frequencies, from the
plot that we want higher damping ratios. Corresponding low frequencies
to low shock speeds, and high frequencies to high shock speeds, we can
see that we need high damping ratios for low speeds and low damping.
6.10.6
Calculations
Front
Sprung Mass = 57kg
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6.10.7
Koni
2812 MK2
Refer 2812 LB for greater Damper length with same stroke length.
3012
The 3012 series features a threaded aluminum-body, external double
adjustability and a high pressure gas mono-tube design, ensuring
optimum performance. The monotube design allows for independent
adjustments to the rebound and compression forces. All damping
adjustments are made at the piston, eliminating the additional weight and
packaging complications of an external reservoir. The 3012 series offers
one of the broadest adjustment ranges in the industry, eliminating the
need of constant revalving procedures from track to track.
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Elka Suspension
Rebound adjustment
Shock
$450 /ea.
$45 /ea.
$295 /ea.
$10 /set
$15 /set
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Penske
Design Benefits
User revalvable and rebuildable
Available valving kit enables user to create desired damping
characteristics
External rebound and compression adjustments
Piggyback reservoir with 360-degree clocking
Monotube design for lower hysteresis
Solid model of damper available with purchase
Legendary Penske reliability
Design Specs
50 mm Stroke Length
Compressed 156mm
Extended 206mm
Piston OD 25mm
Body OD 32mm
Fasteners 6mm
Springs ID 34mm OD 40mm
Weight
Shock only412g
Shock and Spring535g
Price $675 per shock
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Risse Racing
Jupiter 5
350$
Jupiter 5R
400$
Jupiter 7R
600$
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6.10.8
Finalised Shocker
Penske 7800
On the basis of desired Damping as shown in calculations, Penske Shocks
satisfies the requirement. We have gone through all the damping curves
of different companies. Penske suits the best.
Picture shows the F vs v curve of the damper at specific position of the
adjusters.
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7.1.1
Main Functions
Anti-roll bars provide basically two main functions:1. The first function is the reduction of body lean. The reduction of body
lean is dependent on the total roll stiffness of the vehicle. Increasing
the total roll stiffness of a vehicle does not change the steady state
total load (weight) transfer from the inside wheels to the outside
wheels, it only reduces body lean. The total lateral load transfer is
determined by the CG height and track width.
Weight Transfer=lateral
accelerationweightCG height
track width
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We decided to use U shaped anti roll bar considering the chassis space
constraint in the front as well as rear. Actually rear posed more problems.
Another reason being its principles and installation were relatively easy to
understand and apply.
7.4 Principles
The basis principle applies to both U shaped anti roll bar as well as T
shaped anti roll bars. They are constructed out of a U-shaped piece of
steel that connects to the body at two points, and at the left and right
sides of the suspension. If the left and right wheels move together, the
bar just rotates about its mounting points and does not bend. If the
wheels move relative to each other, the bar is subjected to torsion and
forced to twist.
The bar resists the torsion through its stiffness. The stiffness of an antiroll bar is based on the fourth power of its radius, the stiffness of the
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material, the inverse of the length of the lever arms (i.e., the shorter
the lever arm, the stiffer the bar), the geometry of the mounting points,
and the rigidity of the bar's mounting points. Some anti-roll have
adjustable lever arm, allowing their stiffness to be altered by increasing
or reducing the length of the lever arms. The stiffer the bar, the more
force required to move the left and right wheels relative to each other.
This increases the amount of force required to make the body roll.
2 Torque length
d 4 material modlus
And since the diameter is in the denominator, as diameter gets larger, the
amount of twist gets smaller. It means that torsional rigidity is a function
of the diameter to the fourth power. This is why a very small increase in
diameter makes a large increase in torsional rigidity.
For hollow bars, we calculate the rate of a solid bar of the outer diameter
and the rate of a solid bar of the inner diameter. Then, the rate of the
smaller bar is subtracted from the larger bar.
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It is basically a rod simply joined to lever arm and the torsion motion
actuator (e.g. bell crank or a-arm) through nut-bolts so that it can rotate
freely on both ends.
They're used on
anti-roll bar links
and mountings.
It's vitally
important for
car's handling.
Good and
efficient bushes
improve a
cars' road
holding and
chassis
performance
by controlling
the amount of
unwanted
movement in
the suspension.
This gives the tyres greater contact with the road, improving
safety and performance.
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Polyurethane can be used for mounting the anti roll bar with the chassis.
The rubber is a little too soft and deteriorates with age. It also perishes in
the cold and splits in the heat.
Nylatron is a self lubricating oil filled hard nylon which reduces wear on
these parts.
7.7
Testing has found the tube is the strongest shape and while maintaining a
proportionate wall thickness a tubular sway bar will provide only 5% less
stiffness for one made out of solid metal in the same diameter but will
have a significantly lower weight, sometimes a reduction as much as 1020lbs. This has no heavy polar impact since it is so low on the chassis but
will impact braking/acceleration respectively.
Centre portion of the anti roll bar rod contribute nothing significant but
weight to the performance of the vehicle.
Holes must not be drilled to make it softer. It may break the bar during the
course of its torsion movement.
Roll Gradient
The roll gradient is the degrees of body roll required in a 1-G corner.
Chassis stiffness should be 10 times the roll stiffness /roll gradient of the
suspension at a minimum. Optimizing the roll angle during a handling
manoeuvre can be achieved by one of the following methods:
1. Lowering the CG height of the vehicle will increase the SSF (Static
Stability Factor), increasing the tendency of the vehicle to slide before
it will roll. A lower CG point can be obtained by semi-active, slow-active
or active suspension systems with ride height control.
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110
t
2h
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TLLTD
7.8.2.1
Anti-Roll Bars And TLLTD
The most prevalent misconception is that a firmer anti-roll bar would
lead to better camber control, which would lead to better traction. So, if
we add a firmer anti-roll bar to the front, traction loss diminishes, so
understeer is reduced. But its opposite is true.
TLLTD can be described as the relative demand of side-to-side energy
control that is placed upon the tires. Because a firmer anti-roll bar
allows less deflection, it will transfer side-to-side energy (lateral loads)
at a faster rate. As the rate of lateral load transfer increases, additional
demands are placed upon the tire. So if we install a firmer anti-roll bar
in the front, then we increase the distribution of lateral load transfer
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toward the front tires. This increases the front TLLTD value, which will
result in additional understeer, holding all else constant.
If we analyse the situation more critically, this means that for absolute
understeer ,more front tire lateral load transfer should be there as
compared to the rear one(basically front should first lose traction ). So
if we install a firmer anti-roll bar in the front than the rear, then we
increase the distribution of lateral load transfer toward the front tires.
This increases the front TLLTD value, but it cannot be assured that
absolute TLLTD value is greater than 50%.It depends on static weight
distribution also. Now, it can be understood that although the full form
of TLLTD is Total Lateral Load Transfer Distribution, we define it as
transfer percentage of its sprung weight at the front of the vehicle
during cornering as because it ultimately leads to transfer of side-toside energy (lateral loads).
The same logic also holds true in the rear. A firmer anti-roll bar in the
rear will increase the rate of lateral load transfer, placing more demand
upon the rear tires, accelerating lateral traction loss and creating more
oversteer, holding all else constant.
With a stiff front anti roll bar, the outside tire will have a much higher
load than the inside front tire in a corner. In this situation, the outside
front tire is overloaded and the inside front tire is only lightly loaded.
This pair of tires will generate less side force than the more evenly
loaded rear tires and thus, the front end will stick less than the rear,
making the car understeer.
In general, more load transfer, more quickly that tire loses traction.
Putting simply, there is only so much force that a tire can handle. When
we ask more of the tire than the tire can deliver, it "saturates," or loses
traction. If the rear tires saturate before the front tires, then we call this
oversteer or lose--this means that the rear of the car tends to swing
around faster than the front, causing a spin.
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have higher rear ride frequency for flat and comfortable ride. Whereas
on the other hand, race cars have higher front frequency mainly
because of higher damping ratios, and have a much smaller concern
for comfort.
The out of phase motion between front and rear vertical motion,
caused by the time delay between when the front wheel and rear
wheel hit the bump, is accentuated by the frequency difference. A
result of the phase difference is pitching of the body. To reduce the
pitch induced by hitting a bump, the rear needs to have a higher
natural frequency to catch up with the front. This notion is called
producing a flat ride, meaning that the induced body pitch from road
bumps is minimized. The above theory was originally developed for
passenger cars, where comfort takes priority over performance, which
leads to low damping ratios, and minimum pitching over bumps.
A higher front ride frequency in a race car allows
Faster transient response at corner entry
Less ride height variation on the front (the aerodynamics are usually
more pitch sensitive on the front of the car)
Allows for better rear wheel traction (for rear wheel drive cars) on
corner exit.
The ride frequency split should be chosen based on which is more
important on the car we are racing, the track surface, the speed, pitch
sensitivity, etc.
Also, the ride frequency should be greater than 1.8 Hz as because we
cant reduce roll of a soft setup with harder anti roll bars because it will
have very bad damping characteristics during cornering.
Too much high ride frequency makes the car skittish.
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Ks = 4 fr2m MR2
sm
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As a baseline, use 5% higher Magic Number than the static front weight
distribution.
Roll gradients are degrees of body roll per g of lateral acceleration.
Roll rates are Newton-meters of torque per degree of body roll or ARB
twist. The following
equations do not take into account roll due to the tires.
Roll gradient of ride springs:
r / Ay = -W x H
KF + KR
H = Cg to Roll axis dist (m)
W = Vehicle weight (N)
r/Ay = Roll gradient from ride springs (deg/g)
KF = tf)KLFKRF
180(KLF+KRF)
Remember that wheel rate is spring rate/ MR2 ; the effect of the spring at
the wheel
KR = tr)KLRKRR
180(KLR+KRR)
KA =
KDESKT(t/2)
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180
KDES = WH
(/Ay)
KFA = KANmagMRFA/100
KFA = FARB roll rate (Nm/deg twist)
KA = Total roll rate (Nm/deg roll)
Nmag = Magic Number (%)
MRFA = FARB Motion ratio
KRA = KA(100-Nmag)MRRA/100
KRA = RARB roll rate (Nm/deg twist)
KA = Total roll rate (Nm/deg roll)
Nmag = Magic Number (%)
MRRA = RARB Motion ratio
The chassis also acts as a torsional spring in roll. It is worth comparing the
roll rate of the suspension to the roll rate of the chassis- if the chassis
twists as much as the suspension, it could be a larger area of concern
than the suspension. With steady state roll angles different front to rear,
or different roll frequencies front to rear, chassis torsion will be induced.
Now, we got the required front and rear roll stiffness of the anti roll bars to
be used.
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We now design the anti roll bar of the desired stiffness rate (Nm/degree
twist).
If we carefully analyse the desired roll stiffness rate then it can be
interpretated that, for one degree twist of anti roll bar, we must apply a
definite amount of torque(i.e. force onto the attachment point of lever arm
and drop link, times the effective lever arm length).
So, we could change the following variables till the arrangement suits our
requirement.
7.9.2
TL
(1)
JG
T JG
= (2)
L
J=
d4 ( )
3
32
4
T d G ( )
=
4
32 L
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= ( 5 )
r
32 L
r
Then the deflection rate at the free end is found
F d4 G
=
=k
32 L r 2
The deflection rate at the wheel now can be found by thorough analysis of
the motion ratio.
2,200,000 d 4
2
Lr
L=Bar length
d= Bar diameter
r= lever arm length
2
r1
K wh =K
r1 = length of the attachment arm
r2 = the pivot to attachment length
r1/r2=motion ratio of the anti roll bar
2
d 4 G r2
K wh =
32 L r 2 r 12
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32 L r 2 r 12 (2 57.3)
K
K r =4 fr msm
1.
KR KT
K T K R
Where,
Kw= wheel center rate, lb./in.
KR = ride rate, lb./in.
KT = tire vertical rate, lb./in.
Figure shows the installation ratio as a function of wheel ride position for a
typical double wishbone suspension.
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If the linkage ratio is not constant, we need to know how it varies in order to relate the
rates t one another. A detailed analysis of the problem yields the formula:
K w =F s
IR
+ K s (IR)2
If the linkage ratio is not constant, we need to know how it varies in order
to relate the rates to one another. A detailed analysis of the problem
yields the formula:
K w=
Fs
+ K s (IR)2
IR
Where
1/( IR )
wheel displacement
The first term in the above formula is called the geometric rate. As is seen
in the formula, if the change of installation ratio with wheel displacement
is zero, then the wheel rate is related to the spring rate only by the
installation ratio squared with no geometric rate term , or
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Kw = Ks/ (IR) 2
For race cars that are stiffly sprung this is usually a sufficiently accurate
approximation. However as the ride rates or ride frequencies decrease,
the error in using this approximation can become very significant.
As is seen, the installation ratio changes considerably, especially as the
suspension goes into jounce. We can find the change of installation ratio
from this figure and then calculate the true wheel rate and its component
part (i.e. the geometric rate and the spring rate divided by the squared
installation ratio) for various rates. The following table shows some
observations. The geometric rate for this suspension is negative and
nearly constant for all three spring rates.
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7.12
Where to Install
One important thing to understand is that the work and effect of anti roll
bar is independent of the location where we install it , keeping the other
parameters same.
First of all is the space constraints i.e. due to compactness of the chassis
and other components, anti roll bar cannot be installed anywhere.
Further, it should be considered that the anti roll bar must not come in
touch with any of the chassis part and other vehicle components while its
rolling action as because it would lead to sudden unpredictable change in
the behaviour and response of the car and would thus result in
detrimental consequences.
Anti roll bar should be kept as low as possible so as to lower the C.G.
height of the car.
Final setup is decided with the help of designing and optimization of anti
roll bars with other components on the SusProg3D software.
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7.14
Conclusions
7.14.1
Installation
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7.15
Future Prospects
of the stabilizer
bar be variable to
adjust for
changing driving
conditions.
Another option
is to use active
tech system
which is now
being used in
costly
Another
passenger cars.
advancement
that can be
made in future is
bladed lever
arm through
which effective
torsion stiffness
can be altered
by just rotating
the bladed lever arm. No need for hole/s on the lever arm.
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(Z): Ground
Wheel rate
N/mm
Motion
lb/in
ratio
Shockabsorber
Coil spring
100.18
219.00
0.999
183.62 1048.50
Spring
deflection
0.999
17.54
Antirollbar
Length
122.33
-13.19 nsp
1.016
-Y
-Z
195.00
-X
0.00
- Pushrod length
500.00
437.76
Shock
- bellcrank pivots - Y
273.77
-Z
669.92
-X
0.00
270.00
580.00
270.00
580.00
0.00 -100.00
336.72
601.17
0.00
547.85
0.00
70.00
90.00
93.22
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0.00
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70.00
60.00
-55.68
0.00
-50.00
Shockabsorber
- shockabsorber mounting (chassis)
-Y
-Z
680.00
-X
0.00
static
55.00
182.00
219.00
257.00
- stroke
74.99
1.00
13.000 kg
28.66 lb
57.000 kg
125.66 lb
70.000 kg
Suspension frequency
154.32 lb
167.53 cpm
Coil spring
- spring seat (shockabsorber shaft)
0.00 mm
96.67 mm
- spring rate
17.51 N/mm
- static load
558.49 N
0.000 in
3.806 in
100.00 lb/in
56.950 kg
- static length
122.33 mm
4.816 in
- free length
109.14 mm
4.297 in
- compressed length
0.00 mm
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0.000 in
125.55 lb
127
-51.18 mm
-2.015 in
17.51 N/mm
100.00 lb/in
7.00
5.00
38.00 mm
1.496 in
- wire dia
6.03 mm
0.237 in
- free length
109.14 mm
4.297 in
- solid length
39.18 mm
1.542 in
- solid load
2144.22 N
218.650 kg
468.51 MPa
1321.16 MPa
191618.44 psi
130.00
130.00
0.00
332.00
-Y
-Z
250.00
115.00
- X -100.00
- arb arm/link pivot
-Y
67951.08 psi
136417.80 psi
Anti-roll bar
312.50
-Z
216.48
-X
-18.75
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482.04 lb
128
615.00 mm
- outside diameter
24.213 in
26.70 mm
- inside diameter
1.051 in
22.48 mm
0.885 in
189.36 N/mm
1081.28 lb/in
-Y
-Z
680.00
-X
0.00
-Y
55.00
270.00
-Z
580.00
-X
0.00
LH
-Y
0.00
0.00
- X -100.00
- antirollbar mounting
-Y
-Z
250.00
115.00
- X -100.00
A-arm pivot points (Y from chassis pivot, Z from plane, X from apex normal)
- Pushrod mounting
8.1.2
-Y
-Z
30.12
-X
-13.40
223.61
Roll Data
lb/in
Motion
ratio
Length
Spring
deflection
Shockabsorber
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rotation
129
37.38 bump
1.038
182.00
24.42
35.00 bump
1.031
184.30
22.79
30.00 bump
1.020
189.17
19.42
25.00 bump
1.012
194.09
16.10
20.00 bump
1.007
199.04
12.83
15.00 bump
1.004
204.01
9.59
10.00 bump
1.001
209.00
6.38
5.00 bump
1.000
Static
0.999
5.00 droop
214.00
3.19
219.00
0.998
0.00
224.01
-3.19
10.00 droop
0.997
229.02
-6.39
15.00 droop
0.996
234.03
-9.61
20.00 droop
0.994
239.06
-12.87
25.00 droop
0.992
244.09
-16.16
30.00 droop
0.988
249.15
-19.52
35.00 droop
0.982
254.22
-22.95
37.72 droop
0.979
257.00
-24.86
Coil spring
37.38 bump
16.26
92.85
1.038
85.33
23.81
35.00 bump
16.47
94.07
1.031
87.63
21.51
30.00 bump
16.83
96.12
1.020
92.50
16.64
25.00 bump
17.09
97.58
1.012
97.42
11.72
20.00 bump
17.27
98.60
1.007
102.37
6.77
15.00 bump
17.39
99.29
1.004
107.34
1.80
10.00 bump
17.47
99.74
1.001
112.33
-3.19 nsp
100.02
1.000
117.33
-8.18 nsp
5.00 bump
Static
17.52
17.54
100.18
0.999
122.33
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5.00 droop
17.57
130
100.34
0.998
127.34
-18.19 nsp
10.00 droop
17.60
100.51
0.997
132.35
-23.20 nsp
15.00 droop
17.64
100.75
0.996
137.36
-28.22 nsp
20.00 droop
17.71
101.12
0.994
142.39
-33.24 nsp
25.00 droop
17.80
101.66
0.992
147.42
-38.28 nsp
30.00 droop
17.94
102.47
0.988
152.48
-43.33 nsp
35.00 droop
18.15
103.62
0.982
157.55
-48.41 nsp
37.72 droop
18.29
104.44
0.979
160.33
-51.18 nsp
LH side:
Wheel rate
N/mm
Motion
lb/in
Length
ratio
Spring
deflection
Bellcrank
rotation
Shockabsorber
0.00 roll
0.999
219.00
0.00
0.50 roll
1.000
213.84
3.29
1.00 roll
1.001
208.30
6.83
1.50 roll
1.004
202.38
10.65
2.00 roll
1.010
196.07
14.78
2.50 roll
1.021
189.36
19.29
Coil spring
0.00 roll
17.54
100.18
0.999
122.33
-13.19 nsp
0.50 roll
17.53
100.08
1.000
117.17
-8.02 nsp
1.00 roll
17.48
99.79
1.001
111.63
1.50 roll
17.37
99.17
1.004
105.71
2.00 roll
17.16
98.00
1.010
99.40
9.74
2.50 roll
16.80
95.92
1.021
92.69
16.45
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3.43
131
Antirollbar
0.00 roll
183.62 1048.50
1.016
0.50 roll
231.93 1324.38
0.904
1.00 roll
313.20 1788.40
0.778
1.50 roll
480.30 2742.58
0.628
2.00 roll
1034.52 5907.25
2.50 roll
275.63 1573.89
0.428
0.829
RH side:
Wheel rate
N/mm
lb/in
Motion
Length
ratio
Spring
deflection
Bellcrank
rotation
Shockabsorber
0.00 roll
0.999
219.00
0.00
0.50 roll
0.999
223.97
-3.16
1.00 roll
0.999
228.55
-6.09
1.50 roll
0.999
232.72
-8.76
2.00 roll
0.999
236.45
-11.17
2.50 roll
0.999
239.68
-13.27
Coil spring
0.00 roll
17.54
100.18
0.999
122.33
-13.19 nsp
0.50 roll
17.55
100.19
0.999
127.30
-18.15 nsp
1.00 roll
17.54
100.15
0.999
131.88
-22.73 nsp
1.50 roll
17.53
100.13
0.999
136.05
-26.91 nsp
2.00 roll
17.53
100.12
0.999
139.78
-30.63 nsp
2.50 roll
17.54
100.14
0.999
143.01
-33.86 nsp
Antirollbar
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0.00 roll
183.62 1048.50
0.50 roll
150.40
858.82
1.122
1.00 roll
126.86
724.40
1.222
1.50 roll
109.38
624.60
1.316
2.00 roll
96.07
2.50 oll
85.88
548.56
490.39
1.016
1.404
1.485
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Rear
8.2.1
(Z): Ground
Wheel rate
N/mm
Motion
lb/in
ratio
Shockabsorber
Coil spring
152.37
219.00
0.992
245.48 1401.73
Spring
deflection
0.992
26.68
Antirollbar
Length
169.00
-12.48 nsp
1.062
-Y
-Z
490.00
195.00
- X -1580.00
- Pushrod length
212.46
Shock
- bellcrank pivots - Y
-Z
238.81
399.77
310.00
340.00
371.25
418.53
338.32
322.19
268.64
377.98
50.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
126.18
110.00
75.00
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136
90.14
90.00
Shockabsorber
- shockabsorber mounting (chassis)
-Z
-Y
245.00
370.00
- X -1720.00
- length - compressed (full bump)
-
static
182.01
219.00
256.99
- stroke
74.97
0.99
13.000 kg
28.66 lb
92.000 kg
202.83 lb
105.000 kg
Suspension frequency
231.49 lb
162.63 cpm
Coil spring
- spring seat (shockabsorber shaft)
0.00 mm
50.00 mm
- spring rate
- static load
26.27 N/mm
895.15 N
0.000 in
1.969 in
150.00 lb/in
91.280 kg
- static length
169.00 mm
6.654 in
- free length
156.52 mm
6.162 in
- compressed length
- preload
0.00 mm
-50.47 mm
0.000 in
-1.987 in
26.27 N/mm
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201.24 lb
137
- type of ends
7.00
5.00
38.00 mm
1.496 in
- wire dia
6.84 mm
0.269 in
- free length
156.52 mm
6.162 in
- solid length
44.47 mm
1.751 in
- solid load
5396.38 N
550.277 kg
538.59 MPa
78115.86 psi
154629.45 psi
2364.87 MPa
342995.44 psi
Anti-roll bar
- arm length (actual)
200.00
200.00
0.00
180.00
-Y
-Z
250.00
110.00
- X -1320.00
- arb arm/link pivot
-Y
-Z
319.00
309.67
- X -1331.54
630.00 mm
1213.15 lb
24.803 in
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33.40 mm
- inside diameter
1.315 in
24.30 mm
0.957 in
276.71 N/mm
-Y
-Z
1580.06 lb/in
LH
245.00
370.00
- X -1720.00
- bellcrank pivot (P1)
-Y
-Z
310.00
340.00
- X -1540.00
- bellcrank pivot axis (P2 offset from P1)
-Z
78.53
-X
-9.03
- antirollbar mounting
-Y
-Z
-Y
61.25
250.00
110.00
- X -1320.00
A-arm pivot points (Y from chassis pivot, Z from plane, X from apex normal)
- Pushrod mounting
8.2.2
-Y
-Z
33.42
-X
10.47
208.69
Roll Data
(Z): Ground
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Wheel rate
N/mm
Motion
lb/in
ratio
Length
Spring
deflection
Bellcrank
rotation
Shockabsorber
35.81 bump
0.925
182.01
22.46
35.00 bump
0.928
182.89
21.95
30.00 bump
0.944
188.24
18.83
25.00 bump
0.958
193.50
15.73
20.00 bump
0.971
198.69
12.63
15.00 bump
0.980
203.82
9.53
10.00 bump
0.987
208.90
6.40
5.00 bump
0.991
Static
0.992
5.00 droop
213.96
219.00
0.990
3.23
0.00
224.04
-3.31
10.00 droop
0.983
229.12
-6.72
15.00 droop
0.971
234.24
-10.28
20.00 droop
0.953
239.44
-14.02
25.00 droop
0.926
244.77
-18.01
30.00 droop
0.889
250.30
-22.34
35.00 droop
0.836
256.13
-27.17
35.71 droop
0.826
256.98
-27.91
Coil spring
35.81 bump
30.70
175.29
0.925
132.01
24.51
35.00 bump
30.51
174.23
0.928
132.89
23.63
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30.00 bump
29.47
168.29
0.944
138.24
18.28
25.00 bump
28.60
163.31
0.958
143.50
13.02
20.00 bump
27.89
159.26
0.971
148.69
7.83
15.00 bump
27.34
156.11
0.980
153.82
2.70
10.00 bump
26.95
153.89
0.987
158.90
5.00 bump
26.73
Static
26.68
5.00 droop
152.63
152.37
26.81
0.991
0.992
153.10
-2.39 nsp
163.96
169.00
0.990
-7.44 nsp
-12.48 nsp
174.04
-17.53 nsp
10.00 droop
27.18
155.21
0.983
179.12
-22.60 nsp
15.00 droop
27.86
159.06
0.971
184.24
-27.72 nsp
20.00 droop
28.94
165.24
0.953
189.44
-32.92 nsp
25.00 droop
30.62
174.82
0.926
194.77
-38.26 nsp
30.00 droop
33.25
189.84
0.889
200.30
-43.78 nsp
35.00 droop
37.62
214.82
0.836
206.13
-49.61 nsp
35.71 droop
38.47
219.69
0.826
206.98
-50.47 nsp
LH side:
Wheel rate
N/mm
lb/in
Motion
ratio
Length
Spring
deflection
Bellcrank
rotation
Shockabsorber
0.00 roll
0.992
219.00
0.00
0.50 roll
0.990
213.89
3.27
1.00 roll
0.984
208.40
6.71
1.50 roll
0.974
202.49
10.34
2.00 roll
0.960
196.11
14.17
2.50 roll
0.942
189.20
18.27
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Coil spring
0.00 roll
26.68
152.37
0.992
169.00
-12.48 nsp
0.50 roll
26.82
153.12
0.990
163.89
-7.37 nsp
1.00 roll
27.14
154.99
0.984
158.40
-1.88 nsp
1.50 roll
27.69
158.13
0.974
152.49
4.03
2.00 roll
28.50
162.74
0.960
146.11
10.40
2.50 roll
29.61
169.09
0.942
139.20
17.32
Antirollbar
0.00 roll
245.48 1401.73
1.062
0.50 roll
255.21 1457.28
1.041
1.00 roll
266.88 1523.91
1.018
1.50 roll
281.08 1605.01
0.992
2.00 roll
298.67 1705.47
0.963
2.50 roll
320.97 1832.77
0.929
RH side:
Wheel rate
N/mm
lb/in
Motion
ratio
Length
Spring
deflection
Bellcrank
rotation
Shockabsorber
0.00 roll
0.992
219.00
0.00
0.50 roll
0.991
223.92
-3.23
1.00 roll
0.987
228.49
-6.30
1.50 roll
0.979
232.71
-9.21
2.00 roll
0.970
236.55
-11.92
2.50 roll
0.958
239.97
-14.41
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Coil spring
0.00 roll
26.68
152.37
0.992
169.00
-12.48 nsp
0.50 roll
26.74
152.69
0.991
173.92
-17.40 nsp
1.00 roll
26.98
154.05
0.987
178.49
-21.97 nsp
1.50 roll
27.38
156.37
0.979
182.71
-26.19 nsp
2.00 roll
27.94
159.56
0.970
186.55
-30.03 nsp
2.50 roll
28.63
163.46
0.958
189.97
-33.45 nsp
Antirollbar
0.00 roll
245.48 1401.73
1.062
0.50 roll
237.00 1353.29
1.081
1.00 roll
229.76 1311.99
1.097
1.50 roll
223.53 1276.41
1.113
2.00 roll
218.13 1245.53
1.126
2.50 roll
213.43 1218.74
1.139
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Spring rate
Ks = 4 fr2m MR2
sm
8.3.2
r / Ay = -W x H
KF + KR
H = Cg to Roll axis dist (m)
W = Vehicle weight (N)
r/Ay = Roll gradient from ride springs (deg/g)
H = 0.2 m
W= 350*9.81 N
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tf = 1.16 m
KLF = KRF = 17522N/ m
KF = 22/7*(1.162)/360/(0.9992)* KLF = 206.255208 Nm/deg roll
KR = tr)KLRKRR
180(KLR+KRR)
8.3.3
Total ARB roll rate needed to increase the roll
stiffness to the desired roll gradient
KA =
KDESKT(t/2)
KW(t/2)
180
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KDES = WH
(/Ay)
W = Weight of vehicle (N)
H = Vertical distance from roll centre axis to Cg (m)
/Ay = Desired total roll gradient, chosen earlier (deg/g)
KDES = 350 * 9.81*0.2/0.8 = 858.375 Nm/ deg roll
Front
KA=(22/7/180*(350*9.81*0.2/0.8)*1000*386.4/2.2*(1.15*1.15/2)/
((1000*386.4/2.2*(1.15*1.15/2)*22/7/180)-(350*9.81*0.2/0.8)))22/7/180/2*(1.15*1.15)*( 17522.5691 /0.9992)
= 1285.702394 Nm/deg roll
Rear
KA=(22/7/180*(350*9.81*0.2/0.8)*1000*386.4/2.2*(1.15*1.15/2)/
((1000*386.4/2.2*(1.15*1.15/2)*22/7/180)-(350*9.81*0.2/0.8)))22/7/180/2*(1.15*1.15)*( 26279.6313 /0.9922)
= 1180.088254 Nm/deg roll
8.3.4
KFA = KANmagMRFA/100
KFA = FARB roll rate (Nm/deg twist)
KA = Total roll rate (Nm/deg roll)
Nmag = Magic Number (%)
MRFA = FARB Motion ratio
Nmag = 5 %
MRFA = 1.016
KFA = 1285.702 *45*(1.0162)/100 = 597.2283049 Nm/deg twist
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KRA = KA(100-Nmag)MRRA/100
KRA = RARB roll rate (Nm/deg twist)
KA = Total roll rate (Nm/deg roll)
Nmag = Magic Number (%)
MRRA = RARB Motion ratio
MRRA = 1.062
KFA = 1180.088254 *55*(1.0622)/100 = 732.0255009 Nm/deg twist
Now, we have got the required front and rear Anti Roll Bar stiffness based
on the optimum G calculations. This is basically a theoretical value of the
required dimensions.
We have to achieve this value through actual anti roll bar setup. This is
the practical value of the required dimensions to be achieved.
F d G
=
=k
32 L r 2
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9. FORCE CALCULATIONS
9.1 Front
TOTAL MASS OF THE CAR = 350 kg.
Static mass distribution = 40:60(rear).
CG HEIGHT = 10 inch.
(A =Front, B=Rear, +x= forward, +y=inward, +z=upward)
Ft = tire forces.
Fu= upright forces.
L=lower
U=upper
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Ftx=2777 N along ve x
Fty=3692.2 N along ve y
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-Fuy(362-166.36)-Fty(166.36)-900(166.36-105.09)+Ftz(580557.33)=0
=> Fuy= -2881.8 N
=> Fly= 7474 N
My = 0
Taking moment along y- axis passing through lower upright aarm mounting point.
=> Fux(362-166.36)+Ftx(166.36)+Ftz(15.8)=0
=> Fux = -2528.83 N
=> Flx= 5305.83 N
Mz =0
Taking moment along z- axis passing through lower upright a-arm
mounting point.
It can be assumed that under extreme conditions, all the vertical forces of
the tire passes through the push rod.
Fp = -Fz/0.912 = 2261.62 N
Fuz = - 10 N
Flz = - 2062.6 N
Flx = 5305.83 N
Fux = -2528.83 N
Fly = 7474 N
Flz = -2083.44 N
Fuy =
Fuz =
10 N
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a-arm
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m =rear a-arm
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ANGLES:
b1u= 27.64= angle of front upper a-arm with vertical plane as shown in
figure.
b2u= 31.27= angle of rear upper a-arm with vertical plane as shown in
figure.
a1u= 7.5= angle of front upper a-arm with horizontal plane passing
through upper a-arm
pivot
point.
a2u= 8.9= angle of rear upper a-arm with horizontal plane passing
through upper a-arm
pivot
point.
=> Fm*cos(a2u)*cos(b2u)+Fk*cos(a1u)*cos(b1u) = 2881.8
=> Fm*0.844+Fk*0.878 = 2881.8
=> Fk*cos(a1u)*sin(b1u)-Fm*cos(a2u)*sin(b2u) = 2528.33
=> Fk*0.46-Fm*0.513= 2528.33
Fku = 4707.23 N
Fku = force on front upper a-arm
Fmu = -1066.28N
Fmu = force on rear upper a-arm
LOWER
K=front
a-arm
m =rear a-arm
ANGLES:
b1l= 22.53= angle of front lower a-arm with vertical plane as shown
in figure.
b2l= 31.33= angle of rear lower a-arm with vertical plane as shown
in figure.
b3=0=angle of push rod with vertical plane.
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=> Fm*cos(a2l)*cos(b2l)+Fk*cos(a1l)*cos(b1l)+Fp*cos(a3)*cos(b3) =
-7474
=> Fm*0.854+Fk*0.923+Fp*0.351 = -7474
=> Fk*cos(a1l)*sin(b1l)-Fm*cos(a2l)*sin(b2l)+Fp*cos(a3)*sin(b3) =
-5305.83
=> Fk*0.383-Fm*0.51988+Fp*0 = -5305.83
=>- Fk*sin(a1l)-Fm*sin(a2l) +Fp*sin(a3)= 2083.44
=> -Fk*0.0366-Fm*0.017+Fp*0.9362 = 2083.44
Fkl = force on front lower a-arm = -10847.033 N
Fml = force on rear lower a-arm = 2214.77 N
9.2 REAR
TIRE (OUTER)
Forward acceleration =0 .724m/s2 (from torque acceleration readings at
various gears)
Bump acceleration = 1 g
Lateral acceleration = 1.9 g
Front track width = 1160mm
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Forces on upright attachment points with A-arms:Based on force balance equations in three directions & moment balance
equation along three axes.
Fux +Flx = -|Ftx|
Fuy + Fly = |Fty|
Fuz + Flz = |Ftz|
Mx =0
Taking moment along x- axis passing through lower upright aarm mounting point.
-Fuy(350.19-160.16)-Fty(160.16)+Ftz(600.5-542.2) =0
Fuy = -3172 N
Fly = 7832 N
My = 0
Taking moment along y- axis passing through lower
upright a-arm mounting point.
Fux(350.19-160.16) Ftx(160.16)+Ftz(1600-1590.08) = 0
190 Fux+20 Fuz =263696.
Fuz = -4685 N
Flz = 2300 N
Mz =0
Taking moment along z- axis passing through lower upright aarm mounting point.
Fux(600.5-542.2)-Fuy(1610.08-1590.08)+Fty(1600-1590.08)=0
Fux = -1880 N
Flx = 80 N
Flx = 80 N
Fly = 7832 N
Fux = -1880 N
Fuy = - 3172 N
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K=front
m =rear
ANGLES:
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m =rear a-arm
ANGLES:
b1l=28.56 86 = angle of front lower a-arm with vertical plane as
shown in figure.
b2l=30.9 = angle of rear lower a-arm with vertical plane as shown
in figure.
b3=23.23=angle of push rod with vertical plane.
a1l=7.25 = angle of front lower a-arm with horizontal plane passing
through lower a-arm
pivot
point.
a2l=1.115 = angle of rear lower a-arm with horizontal plane passing
through lower a-arm
pivot
point.
a3=26.83=angle of push rod with horizontal plane.
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-7832
=> Fm*0.85+Fk*0.87+Fp*0.82 = -7832
=> Fk*cos(a1l)*sin(b1l)-Fm*cos(a2l)*sin(b2l)+Fp*cos(a3)*sin(b3) = -80
=> Fk*0.47-Fm*0.51+Fp*0.35 = - 80
=> Fk*sin(a1l)-Fm*sin(a2l) +Fp*sin(a3)= -2300
=> Fk*0.126-Fm*0.02+Fp*0.455 = -2300
Fkl = force on front lower a-arm =-504.018N
Fml = force on rear lower a-arm = -3795.41N
PUSH ROD Force, Fp = -3730 N(assuming that all vertical tire forces passes
through push rod)
or -5082.21 N (by solving equation)
Approximations :
Toe rod force contribution at the rear = 0.
Assumed Kpi & Caster angle to be 0 at front.
No shifting of contact patch at front (considered tire forces passing
through the centre of contact patch).
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10.
BEARING SELECTION
SKF double row angular contact ball bearings correspond in design to two
single row angular contact ball bearings but take up less axial space. They
can accommodate radial loads as well as axial loads acting in both
directions. They provide stiff bearing arrangements and are able to
accommodate tilting moments.
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Once, this was decided we looked up the SKF catalogue for the different
sizes and types available in the Double row angular contact bearing
category. The inner diameter of the bearing was fixed as 30 mm.
Principal dimensions
mm
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
35
35
35
35
35
35
C0
kN
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
23,8
23,8
23,8
23,8
23,8
23,8
23,8
23,8
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
30,2
27
27
27
27
27
27
30
30
30
30
30
30,3
30,3
30,3
41,5
41,5
41,5
41,5
41,5
41,5
41,5
41,5
46,8
46,8
46,8
40
40
40
40
40
40
20,4
20,4
20,4
20,4
20,4
28
28
28
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
43
43
43
28
28
28
28
28
28
Speed ratings
Reference Limiting
speed
speed
kN
r/min
0,865
0,865
0,865
0,865
0,865
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,16
1,83
1,83
1,83
1,18
1,18
1,18
1,18
1,18
1,18
Mass
Designation
10000
10000
10000
10000
9500
9500
9000
9000
9000
9000
9000
9000
8500
8500
9000
9000
9000
9000
kg
10000
10000
10000
7500
10000
10000
7500
10000
9000
6300
9000
9000
9000
9000
6300
9000
9000
6300
9000
9000
6300
6300
9000
9000
9000
0,29
0,29
0,29
0,27
0,27
0,35
0,35
0,35
0,59
0,52
0,52
0,52
0,53
0,59
0,53
0,52
0,59
0,59
0,59
0,40
0,44
0,44
0,44
0,44
0,44
3206 A-2ZTN9/MT33 *
3206 ATN9 *
5206 A *
5206 A-2RS1 *
5206 A-2Z *
5206 E
5206 E-2RS1
5206 E-2Z
3306 A *
3306 A-2RS1TN9/MT33 *
3306 A-2Z/MT33 *
3306 A-2ZTN9/MT33 *
3306 ATN9 *
5306 A *
5306 A-2RS1 *
5306 A-2Z *
5306 E
5306 E-2RS1
5306 E-2Z
3207 A *
3207 A-2RS1/MT33 *
3207 A-2RS1TN9/MT33 *
3207 A-2Z/MT33 *
3207 A-2ZTN9/MT33 *
3207 ATN9 *
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Which the bearing is capable of enduring before the first sign of metal
fatigue (flaking, spalling) occurs on one of its rings or rolling elements.
Practical experience shows that seemingly identical bearings operating
under identical conditions have different individual endurance lives. A
clearer definition of the term "life" is therefore essential for the calculation
of the bearing size. All information presented by SKF on dynamic load
ratings is based on the life that 90% of a sufficiently large group of
apparently identical bearings can be expected to attain or exceed.
There are several other types of bearing life. One of these is "service life",
which represents the actual life of a bearing in real operating conditions
before it fails. Note that individual bearing life can only be predicted
statistically. Life calculations refer only to a bearing population and a
given degree of reliability, i.e. 90%, furthermore field failures are not
generally caused by fatigue, but are more often caused by contamination,
wear, misalignment, corrosion, or as a result of cage, lubrication or seal
failure.
Another "life" is the "specification life". This is the life specified by an
authority, for example, based on hypothetical load and speed data
supplied by the same authority. It is generally a requisite L10 basic rating
life and based on experience gained from similar applications.
The load according to our specifications are as follows:
Axial load (Fa) = 2100 N
Radial load (Fr) = 3700 N
Assuming that the bearing will run throughout its life at this load and
adding a constant static load of 1000 N for the weight of suspension parts
to the radial loads assembly and 400 N to the axial load.
Fa = 2500 N
Fr = 4700 N
P = Fr + Y1*Fa ;
Fa/Fr <= e
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P = X1*Fr + Y2*Fa ;
Fa/Fr > e
e=0.8
Y1=0.78
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DESIGNING
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11.1
11.1.1
Hub
Estimation of Forces
REAR HUB
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11.1.2
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The material chosen for both the Hubs is AISI 4140, which is a high yield
strength material as compared to aluminium thus giving the required
strength. Properties of AISI 4140:
Yield Strength: 900 MPa (Approx.)
Density: 7850 Kg/m3
Property
AISI 4140
AISI 1020
Al 6351
Yield Strength
900 MPa
350 MPa
150 MPa
Density
7850 Kg/m3
7850 Kg/m3
2700 Kg/m3
AISI 4140 has same density as that of Mild Steel (AISI 1020) but has
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For making the CAD model of Hub we need to consider the geometric
constraints which are bearing size, rim width, rim offset and PCD of rim.
Besides these certain things are kept in mind while deciding the other
basic dimensions of the hub:
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Before starting the design of the hub, size of the bearing is known.
The hub dimensions depend on dimensions of the brake disk.
For designing the brake disk mountings, the orientation of the holes of
the brake disk is carefully considered.
While varying the width of the hub, we have to do analysis of the whole
tire assembly, as the mounting points of upright are fixed.
The designing of the rim mountings in the hub depend on the rim
offset, rim width and PCD of the rim.
Features of the design, same for both front and rear hubs:
- For mounting of the rim, 4 holes have been provided in which studs
will be fixed and then the rim will mount on these studs.
- A step of 2mm is given in the housing for the bearing made to prevent
the axial movement of the bearing.
- The dimension of the diameter of the shaft is chosen with proper
tolerances as the bearing is in interference fit with the shaft.
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Dimension of the
shaft so decided
for the
interference fit
with the bearing
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given to avoid
axial movement
of the bearing
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REAR HUB
Brake
Disk
mounting
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Dimension
of the
shaft decided
given
to prevent
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movement
the bearing
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STRESS ANALYSIS
EXPRESS ANALYSIS WIZARD
OF THE
CAD
MODEL ON
SIMULATION
After the modeling of the Cad, the analysis of the hub under the loading
scenario of the forces as calculated in 10.1.1. The analysis is done in the
Simulation Express Analysis Wizard in SolidWorks. The Fixture and forces
are specified by us in the wizard. It itself does the required meshing and
by Finite Element Analysis, calculates the minimum Factor of Safety
present in the component. Simulation Xpress uses the maximum von
Mises stress criterion to calculate the factors of safety. This criterion states
that a ductile material starts to yield when the equivalent stress (von
Mises stress) reaches the yield strength of the material. The yield strength
is defined as a material property. Simulation Xpress calculates the factor
of safety at a point by dividing the yield strength by the equivalent stress
at that point.
The Factor of safety for the stress analysis is chosen in the range of 1.72.2.
Analysis of FRONT HUB
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1.74.
In some tiny portions, yellow shades are there otherwise most of the
region shows only blue and green. Blue and green regions that these
areas are absolutely safe and stresses are here are well below their yield
strength.
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Von Mises stress analysis of front upright showing factor of safety (FOS) =
2.20
Material used is AISI 4140 due to its high yield strength. Also, only in some
tiny portions, yellow shades are there otherwise in most of the area it is
only blue and green. Every possible effort has been made to cut out the
extra material, keeping FOS in mind. It would be manufactured using CNC
machines for its intricate details and least possible error.
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11.1.5
Optimization of the Design by removing excess
material.
After the design, the analysis of that design is done under the loading
scenarios as estimated and on the basis of the analysis only optimization
of the design is initiated. The minimum Factor of Safety and Weight of the
component are taken as prime consideration for design optimization. The
weight is reduced and then the value of minimum FOS present in the
component is checked by Simulation Express Analysis Wizard. The value
of the FOS should lie in the range as taken; in our case we have taken a
range of FOS as 1.5-1.8 as optimum. If the FOS of any region is very high
than the optimum range then the action taken is removal of material. In
the region with very low FOS, some material is added. The material
removal is done by addition of features like trusses and slots. The material
addition is done by addition of features like fillet and bridging. The mass of
the component is taken into account at every step of material removal
and addition. After every operation of material removal or addition, the
weight of the component is checked and the analysis is re-run to check
the minimum factor of safety.
In the following optimized designs of front and rear uprights, every
possible effort has been reduce the weight to the minimum maintaining
optimum factor of safety to enable the design to withstand the different
loads and stresses which would be there in actual conditions and are
difficult to be considered virtually.
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FRONT HUB
Support
members
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
weight.
Excess
material
removal
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material,
keeping FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 476 grams. It would
be manufactured using CNC machines for its intricate details and least
possible error.
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REAR HUB
Support
members
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
weight.
Removing excess
material
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Removing excess
material
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material,
keeping FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 592 grams. It would
be manufactured using CNC machines for its intricate details and least
possible error.
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11.2.1
Upright
Estimation of Forces
On lower mount
Fx= 5305.83 N
Fy= 7474 N
Fz = -2083.44 N
REAR UPRIGHT
On lower mount
Fx= 80 N
Fy= 7832 N
Fz = 2300 N
Forces acting on the toe-rod mount
Fy= 500 N
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The material chosen for both the uprights is AISI 4140, which is a high
yield strength material as compared to aluminium thus giving the required
strength. Properties of AISI 4140:
Yield Strength : 900 MPa (Approx.)
Density : 7850 Kg/m3
Property
AISI 4140
AISI 1020
Al 6351
Yield Strength
900 MPa
350 MPa
150 MPa
Density
7850 Kg/m3
7850 Kg/m3
2700 Kg/m3
AISI 4140 has same density as that of Mild Steel (AISI 1020) but has
almost thrice of its yield strength.
AISI 4140 is heavier than Al6351 with its density being 3 times of that
of Al but its yield strength is also 6 times of yield strength of Al.
Because of this superiority in property, AISI 4140 is preferred. Its
properties are used in giving high structural strength to the upright
with minimization of the weight.
As the uprights would be manufactured by CNC milling operation, it is
ensured that AISI 4140 is easily machinable.
11.2.3
For making the CAD model of upright we need to consider the geometric
constraints which are due to the mounting points of a-arms, tie-rod and
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brake caliper. Besides these certain things are kept in mind while deciding
the other basic dimensions of the uprights:
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FRONT UPRIGHT
- top A-arm upright pivot
546.76
Z
X
361.96
5.74
557.33
Z
X
166.36
15.83
533.08
Z
105.09
61.23
REAR UPRIGHT
- top A-arm upright pivot
542.48
Z 350.19
X -1610.25
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541.11
Z
160.16
X -1590.25
- tie rod (steering arm)
543.67
Z
258.04
X -1705.24
Features of the design, same for both front and rear uprights:
In the front upright, it was not possible to include tie rod mounting
bracket as part of the upright as a single part, so the upright was
divided into two parts and the bracket will be attached externally to
the single piece upright by strong weldments.
The upper a-arm mounting bracket is tilted according to the plane of
the a-arms to prevent the collision of the arms with upright in case of
bump and droop.
A step of 2mm is given in the housing for the bearing made in the
upright to prevent the axial movement of the bearing.
The dimension of the diameter of the housing is chosen with proper
tolerances as the bearing is in interference fit with the housing.
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Brakes Caliper
mountings
Separate
Attachment for Tie
rod mounting
Tilted Bracket
for Upper Aarm Mounting
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Housing for
bearing which is
in interference fit
with upright.
A step of 2mm is
given to avoid
axial movement
of the bearing
Two holes
provided for
adjustment of tie
rod for two
different
cornering radii of
6m and 8m.
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REAR UPRIGHT
Brake calipers
mountings
bracket for
lower a-arm
mounting
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Housing for
bearing in which
bearing is in
interference fit
with upright.
Separate Toe-rod
mounting
bracket
A step of 2mm
given for bearing
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Stress analysis of the CAD model on
Simulation Express Analysis Wizard
After the modeling of the Cad of the upright, the next task done is the
analysis of the upright under the loading scenario of the forces as
calculated in 10.1.1. The analysis is done in the Simulation Express
Analysis Wizard in SolidWorks. The Fixture and forces are specified by us
in the wizard. It itself does the required meshing and by Finite Element
Analysis, calculates the minimum Factor of Safety present in the
component. Simulation Xpress uses the maximum von Mises stress
criterion to calculate the factors of safety. This criterion states that a
ductile material starts to yield when the equivalent stress (von Mises
stress) reaches the yield strength of the material. The yield strength is
defined as a material property. Simulation Xpress calculates the factor of
safety at a point by dividing the yield strength by the equivalent stress at
that point.
The Factor of safety for the stress analysis is chosen in the range of 1.51.8.
Analysis of FRONT UPRIGHT
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Von Mises stress analysis of front upright showing factor of safety (FOS) =
1.78.
In some tiny portions, yellow shades are there otherwise most of the
region shows only blue and green. Blue and green regions that these
areas are absolutely safe and stresses are here are well below their yield
strength.
Von Mises stress analysis of front upright showing factor of safety (FOS) =
1.54.
Material used is AISI 4140 due to its high yield strength. Also, only in some
tiny portions, yellow shades are there otherwise in most of the area it is
only blue and green. Every possible effort has been made to cut out the
extra material, keeping FOS in mind. It would be manufactured using CNC
machines for its intricate details and least possible error.
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11.2.5
Optimization of the Design by removing excess
material
After the design, the analysis of that design is done under the loading
scenarios as estimated and on the basis of the analysis only optimization
of the design is initiated. The minimum Factor of Safety and Weight of the
component are taken as prime consideration for design optimization. The
weight is reduced and then the value of minimum FOS present in the
component is checked by Simulation Express Analysis Wizard. The value
of the FOS should lie in the range as taken; in our case we have taken a
range of FOS as 1.5-1.8 as optimum. If the FOS of any region is very high
than the optimum range then the action taken is removal of material. In
the region with very low FOS, some material is added. The material
removal is done by addition of features like trusses and slots. The material
addition is done by addition of features like fillet and bridging. The mass of
the component is taken into account at every step of material removal
and addition. After every operation of material removal or addition, the
weight of the component is checked and the analysis is re-run to check
the minimum factor of safety.
In the following optimized designs of front and rear uprights, every
possible effort has been reduce the weight to the minimum maintaining
optimum factor of safety to enable the design to withstand the different
loads and stresses which would be there in actual conditions and are
difficult to be considered virtually.
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FRONT UPRIGHT
Stress members
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
weight.
removing excess
material
Excess material
removal by
addition of
features like
slots
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material,
keeping FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 1203 grams. It would
be manufactured using CNC machines for its intricate details and least
possible error.
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REAR UPRIGHT
Trusses
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
Removing excess
material
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material,
keeping FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 916 grams. It would
be manufactured using CNC machines for its intricate details and least
possible error.
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Bell crank
Bell crank plays an important role as it transfers the force due to the
weight of the vehicle to the shock absorbers in case of bump and droop. In
the designing of a bell crank, the focus is on giving it structural strength
and designing it in minimum amount of material. In its designing, the
difficult part was to tackle the multi-planar forces acting on it from
shockers, push rod and Anti roll bars.
11.3.1
Estimation of Forces
The forces acting on the Bell crank at different mounting points are
determined by balancing forces and moments and by considering certain
assumptions. This determination of forces has been done in the section
8.1:
The final magnitudes of the forces are found to be:
FRONT BELLCRANK
FP (force applied by the pushrod) = 2261.62 N
FARB = 3000 N
Fshocks = 1600 N
REAR BELLCRANK
FP (force applied by the pushrod) = -3730 N
FARB = 3000 N
Fshocks = 2500 N
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The material chosen for Bell crank is AISI 1020. It has been decided to
improve the yield strength and other properties of the material by
hardening it by heat treatment. This step increases the yield strength of
the material up to 1.5 times of its original yield strength. The strength of
the bell crank is taken to be high to tackle the multi-planar forces acting
on it from the anti roll bars, shockers and push rod.
Yield Strength : ~500 MPa (Approx.)
Density : 7850 Kg/m3
Property
Al 6351
Yield Strength
~500 MPa
150 MPa
Density
7850 Kg/m3
2700 Kg/m3
Heat Hardened AISI 1020 is heavier than Al6351 with its density being
3 times of that of Al but its yield strength is also times of yield strength
of Al.
Its properties are used in giving high structural strength to the bell
crank with minimization of the weight.
AISI 1020 can be easily welded, which is an essential property required
by us.
AISI 4140 was also considered, but its unavailability in form of plates
was a hindrance in using it.
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For making the CAD model of Bell crank we need to consider the
geometric constraints which are due to the mounting points of pushrod,
Anti Roll Bar & Shock absorber on bell crank and mounting point of bell
crank on chassis. Besides these certain things are kept in mind while
deciding the other basic dimensions of the bell crank:
-
Firstly, the middle plane of the bell crank is identified from which the
designing will start.
The thickness of the bell crank is so chosen such that either pushrod or
Anti Roll Bar will not collide with it in case of bump or droop.
273.77
Z 669.92
X 0
Anti Roll Bar mounting on Bell crank -
320.66
Z 547.85
X 0
Pushrod mounting on Bell crank -
336.72
Z 601.17
X 0
Bell crank mounting on Chassis -
270.00
Z 580.00
X 0
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Z 399.77
X -1503.12
Anti Roll Bar mounting on Bell crank -
268.64
Z 377.98
X -1490.28
Pushrod mounting on Bell crank -
338.32
Z 322.19
X -1502.84
Bell crank mounting on Chassis -
310.00
340.00
X
-1540.00
bearing.
As the bell crank rotates about the pivot point at its chassis mounting,
the use of double groove bearing enables the free rotation of the bell
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Damper mounting
on Bell crank
Pushrod mounting
on Bell crank
Designed in form
of plates with
optimum
clearance
Side supports
given to
prevent the
deformation of
plates under
loads
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REAR BELLCRANK
Damper mounting
point on the Bell
crank
Pushrod mounting
point on the Bell
crank
FRONT VIEW OF REAR LEFT BELL CRANK
Housing made to
accommodate the
deep groove
bearing
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Designed in
form of
plates with
optimum
clearance
Side
supports
given to
prevent the
deformation
of plates
under loads
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OF THE
CAD
MODEL ON
SIMULATION
The analysis of the bell crank under the loading scenario of the forces as
calculated in 10.1.1. The analysis is done in the Simulation Express
Analysis Wizard in SolidWorks. The Fixture and forces are specified by us
in the wizard. It itself does the required meshing and by Finite Element
Analysis, calculates the minimum Factor of Safety present in the
component. Simulation Xpress uses the maximum von Mises stress
criterion to calculate the factors of safety. This criterion states that a
ductile material starts to yield when the equivalent stress (von Mises
stress) reaches the yield strength of the material. The yield strength is
defined as a material property. Simulation Xpress calculates the factor of
safety at a point by dividing the yield strength by the equivalent stress at
that point.
The Factor of safety for the stress analysis is chosen in the range of 1.51.8.
Analysis of FRONT BELL CRANK
Von Mises stress analysis of front bell crank showing factor of safety (FOS)
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11.3.5
Optimization of the Design by removing excess
material.
After the design, the analysis of that design is done under the loading
scenarios as estimated and on the basis of the analysis only optimization
of the design is initiated. The minimum Factor of Safety and Weight of the
component are taken as prime consideration for design optimization. The
weight is reduced and then the value of minimum FOS present in the
component is checked by Simulation Express Analysis Wizard. The value
of the FOS should lie in the range as taken; in our case we have taken a
range of FOS as 1.5-1.8 as optimum. If the FOS of any region is very high
than the optimum range then the action taken is removal of material. In
the region with very low FOS, some material is added. The material
removal is done by addition of features like trusses and slots. The material
addition is done by addition of features like fillet and bridging. The mass of
the component is taken into account at every step of material removal
and addition. After every operation of material removal or addition, the
weight of the component is checked and the analysis is re-run to check
the minimum factor of safety.
In the following optimized designs of front and rear Bell crank, every
possible effort has been reduce the weight to the minimum maintaining
optimum factor of safety to enable the design to withstand the different
loads and stresses which would be there in actual conditions and are
difficult to be considered virtually.
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Excess material
removal by
addition of
features like
slots
Trusses
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material, keeping
the optimum FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 280 grams.
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Removing excess
material
Trusses
introduced to
bear the loads as
well as adding
less to the
Every possible effort has been made to cut out the extra material,
keeping the optimum FOS in mind. The mass of the final design is 269
grams.
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A-Arms
A-arm play an important role as it transfers the force due to the weight of
the vehicle to the shock absorbers in case of bump and droop. In the
designing of A-arms, the focus is on giving it structural strength and
designing it in minimum amount of material.
11.4.1
Estimation of Forces
The forces acting on the A-arms are determined by balancing forces and
moments and by considering certain assumptions. This determination of
forces has been done in the section 8.1:
The final magnitudes of the forces are found to be:
FRONT A-arms
Fku = 4707.23 N
Fku = force on front upper a-arm
Fmu = -1066.28N
Fmu = force on rear upper a-arm
Fkl = force on front lower a-arm = -10847.033 N
Fml = force on rear lower a-arm = 2214.77 N
REAR A-arms
Fku =3659 N
Fku = force on front upper a-arm
Fmu =90.88 N
Fmu = force on rear upper a-arm
Fkl = force on front lower a-arm =-504.018N
Fml = force on rear lower a-arm = -3795.41N
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The material chosen for the A-arms is AISI 316 Stainless Steel. Properties
of AISI 316:
Tensile Strength: 580 MPa (Approx.)
Density: 8000 Kg/m3
Property
AISI 316 SS
AISI 1020
AISI 304 SS
Tensile Strength
580 MPa
420 MPa
500MPa
Density
8000 Kg/m3
7850 Kg/m3
8000 Kg/m3
AISI 316 Stainless Steel is easily available in form of tubes and it has
higher value of tensile strength than other options available.
No major difference in density of the above specified materials so, with
respect to weight nothing is problem.
It is ensured that AISI 316 SS is easily machinable and appropriate
welding options are there.
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For making the CAD model of A-arms we need to consider the geometric
constraints which are due to the mounting points of A-arms on upright and
chassis. Besides these certain things are kept in mind while designing the
a-arm assembly:
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Front A-arms
LH
-Y
-Z
300.00
325.00
-X
319.00
135.00
-135.00
- bottom A-arm chassis pivot (front/rear)
-Y
270.00
285.00
-Z
155.00
-X
135.00
161.00
-150.00
Upright pivot points (from vehicle Y, Z, X datum)
- top A-arm upright pivot
-Y
-Y
546.76
-Z
361.96
-X
5.74
557.33
-Z
-X
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Rear A-arms
LH
-Y
285.00
-Z
320.00
315.00
- X -1450.00
-1750.00
- bottom A-arm chassis pivot (front/rear)
-Y
285.00
-Z
275.00
172.00
155.00
- X -1450.00
-1750.00
Upright pivot points (from vehicle Y, Z, X datum)
- top A-arm upright pivot
-Y
542.41
-Z
350.19
- X -1610.08
- bottom A-arm upright pivot
-Y
542.17
-Z
160.16
- X -1590.08
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STRESS ANALYSIS
EXPRESS ANALYSIS WIZARD
OF THE
CAD
MODEL ON
SIMULATION
The analysis of the A-arms is done under the loading scenario of the forces
as calculated in 10.4.1.
The Factor of safety for the stress analysis is chosen in the range of 1.51.8.
Factor of Safety =
1.63
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When we talk of force analysis of Anti Roll Bars, we basically refer to the
torque on lever arm ends through anti drop link and torsion stress on anti
roll bar rod. Forces on anti drop link are mainly compressive or tensional.
The forces acting on the lever arm at its two opposite mounting points
with anti drop link are determined by SusProg 3D calculations optimizing
forces and also the required anti roll bar stiffness. This determination of
forces has been done in the section 8.1:
The final magnitudes of the forces are found to be:
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR STIFFNESS = 597.2283049 Nm/deg twist
0.00
320.66
547.85
-18.75
312.50
216.48
-100.00
307.50
115.00
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Mounting Points
Bell crank and anti drop link x
-1490.28
268.64
377.98
-1320.00
315.00
110.00
-1331.54
319.00
309.67
11.5.2
The material chosen for both the anti roll bar rod is AISI 304, which has
high shear modulus as compared to aluminium and other steel family
alloys thus giving high torsion resistance. Properties of AISI 304 are:
Yield Strength: 215 MPa (Approx.)
Shear modulus: 86 GPa
Density: 7850 Kg/m3
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Property
AISI 4140
AISI 304
AlSI 4130
Shear modulus
80 GPa
86 GPa
80 GPa
Yield Strength
900 MPa
215 MPa
435 MPa
Density
7850 Kg/m3
8000 Kg/m3
7850 Kg/m3
AISI 304 has same density as that of AISI 4140 and AISI 4130 but has
more torsional resistance, which is the most critical and prominent
factor in deciding its material.
As far as shear modulus (which is about times the youngs modulus) is
concerned, youngs modulus of AISI 304 is definitely less as compared
to that of AISI 4140 and AISI 4130 but is sufficient from our design
point of view requirement.
Moreover, AISI 304 is available in tubular form but AISI 4140 is
available in solid rods and AISI 4130 is not available in the market.
Because of this superiority in property, AISI 304 is preferred. Its
properties are used in giving high torsional resistance and comparable
youngs modulus.
Property
Al 6351
Yield Strength
~500 MPa
150 MPa
Density
7850 Kg/m3
2700 Kg/m3
Heat Hardened AISI 1020 is heavier than Al 6351 with its density being
3 times of that of Al but its yield strength is also times of yield strength
of Al.
Its properties are used in giving high structural strength to the lever
arm with minimization of the weight.
AISI 1020 can be easily welded.
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For making the CAD model of Lever arm, certain things have to be kept in
mind like angle at which anti drop link would apply force to the lever arm.
Five holes have been made in the lever arm, two on either sides of the
hole obtained from the calculations. Lever arm is fixed to the ARB though
strong weldments. The circular cylinder of lever arm joining the ARB rod is
being made comparatively bigger as it has to withstand the weldments
too. Slots have been made in the lever arm to reduce the excessive
material contributing only to the weight. Inner diameter of the bigger
cylindrical portion of the lever arm is equal to the outer diameter of the
ARB rod. Diameter of the smaller holes to which anti drop link would be
screwed is equal to 8 mm.
Features of the design, same for both front and rear Anti Roll Bar:
11.5.4
After the modeling of the Cad of the LEVER arm, the next task done is the
analysis of the upright under the loading scenario of the forces as
calculated in 10.1.1. The analysis is done in the Simulation Express
Analysis Wizard in SolidWorks.
The Fixture and forces are specified by us in the wizard. It itself does the
required meshing and by Finite Element Analysis, calculates the minimum
Factor of Safety present in the component. The Factor of safety for the
stress analysis is chosen in the range of 1.5-1.8.
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FOS =1.7
Von Mises stress analysis of front upright showing factor of safety (FOS) =
1.70.
Mass = 107.90 gm
Material is hardened AISI 1020 alloy steel.
In some tiny portions, yellow shades are there otherwise most of the
region shows only blue and green. Blue and green regions that these
areas are absolutely safe and stresses are here are well below their yield
strength. It would be manufactured using CNC machines for its intricate
details and least possible error.
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FOS =
1.558
Von Mises stress analysis of front upright showing factor of safety (FOS) =
1.558
Mass = 232.60 gm
Material is hardened AISI 1020 alloy steel.
11.5.5
Optimization of the Design by removing excess
material
After the design, the analysis of that design is done under the loading
scenarios as estimated and on the basis of the analysis only optimization
of the design is initiated. The FOS and weight of the component are taken
as prime consideration for design optimization. The weight is reduced and
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11.6.1
Pushrod
Pushrod directly connects a-arms with the bell crank thus transferring the
force from the tires to the dampers via bell crank in case of bump or
droop.
Material used for rod is AISI 316 Stainless Steel as used for a-arms, due
to its easy availability and good properties.
After stress analysis and optimization of the design, the inner and outer
diameters of the rod are finalized.
11.6.2
Tube Adapter
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Tube Adapters are used at the ends of a-arm rods and push rods to join
them to rod-ends. The material of the Tube Adapter is same as that of rod,
which is AISI 316 Stainless steel. The Tube Adapter will be welded to the
rod.
11.6.3
Brackets
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Brackets are used to mount different components. They are welded to the
component on which the other part is going to mount.
The forces acting on the brackets are same as the force acting on the
part mounted on them.
The material of the brackets is AISI 4140 Steel for its very high
strength.
The Brackets are designed considering the following :
Required dimensions of the bracket.
It should have enough clearance from the part.
It should be profiled for easy and better weldments.
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11.6.4
Rod-ends
Rod end is used at the end of tube adapter. Nut-bolts are screwed into it. It
is also used to change the effective length of the rod.
11.6.5
Bearings
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11.6.7
Shocker
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Assemblies
Front Wheel Assembly
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FUTURE SCOPE
ACTIVE Suspension
A passive suspension system has the ability to store energy via a spring
and to dissipate it via a damper. Its parameters are generally fixed, being
chosen to achieve a certain level of compromise between road holding,
load carrying and comfort.
An active suspension system has the ability to store, dissipate and to
introduce energy to the system. It may vary its parameters depending
upon operating conditions and can have knowledge other than the strut
deflection the passive system is limited to.
The basic idea is to use a computer, sensors, a pump, and hydraulic
cylinders at each corner to get the car to do things never before
possible, such as leaning into a curve like a motorcycle, compensating for
the dive of braking and the squat of acceleration, and raising and lowering
its wheels individually to make pavement imperfections seem to
disappear. It's even been suggested that a single tire could be lifted off
the road for changing.
Active suspension systems (also known as Computerized Ride Control)
consist of the following components: a computer or two (sometimes called
an electronic control unit, or ECU, for short), adjustable shocks and
springs, a series of sensors at each wheel and throughout the car, and an
actuator or servo atop each shock and spring. The components may vary
slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but these are the basic parts
that make up an active suspension system.
Active or adaptive suspension is an automotive technology that
controls the vertical movement of the wheels via an onboard system
rather than the movement being determined entirely by the surface on
which the car is driving. The system therefore virtually eliminates body
roll and
pitch
variation
in
many
driving
situations
including cornering, accelerating, and braking.
This technology allows car manufacturers to achieve a higher degree of
both ride quality and car handling by keeping the tires perpendicular to
the road in corners, allowing for much higher levels of grip and control.
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Electronic control unit (ECU) all the sensor signals are fed to a
microcomputer, also known as ECU. With the aid of a programmed map
memory, calculations are made as to what adjustment should be made
to the suspension.
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The first to be
separate actuators
independent force on
improve the riding
drawbacks of this
are high cost, added
the apparatus needed
the need for rather
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introduced, use
which can exert an
the suspension to
characteristics. The
design (at least today)
complication/mass of
for its operation, and
frequent maintenance
implementations.
Therefore, the suspension can not only dissipate energy, but also inject
energy into the system. That is why we call it fully active suspension.
Normally the power of the force generator is supplied by the engine;
therefore, compared with semi-active suspensions, active suspensions
have higher cost and power consumptions. But as a return, it has better
performance than semi-active ones. Depending on the response speed of
the actuator, there are fast active and slow active suspensions. Slow
active suspensions have low cost and power consumption, but the
performance is not as good as fast active ones.
Semi-active Suspension
These systems can only change the viscous damping coefficient of
the shock absorber, and do not add energy to the suspension system.
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Though limited in their intervention (for example, the control force can
never have different direction than that of the current speed of the
suspension), semi-active suspensions are less expensive to design and
consume far less energy. In recent times, research in semi-active
suspensions has continued to advance with respect to their capabilities,
narrowing the gap between semi-active and fully active suspension
systems.
The term semi-active suspension is often used to refer to a controlled
damper under closed-loop control, which means the control is realized by
varying the dampers damping rate as shown.
A semi-active suspension is
energy. According to
configurations, semi-active
the following categories.
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If the hydraulic orifice is fixed, we can vary the oil viscosity to control the
damping force. The bigger the oil viscosity is, the larger damping force
can be generated. ER (Electro rheological) or MR (Magneto-rheological)
fluid can be used for this purpose. There are polarizable particles of a few
microns in the oil. When electrical of magnetic field is applied to the oil,
the particles will be polarized and distributed in a sequential order as
shown.
during
cornering,
increasing
the
likelihood of
rolling
over.
However
if the
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normal vehicle operation. Therefore, it is desirable that the stiffness of the
stabilizer bar be variable to adjust for changing driving conditions.
Another option is to use active anti roll bar. Active Anti Roll bar is new
high tech system which is now being used in costly passenger cars.
Another advancement that can be made in future is bladed lever arm
through which effective torsion stiffness can be altered by just rotating
the bladed lever arm. No need for hole/s on the lever arm.
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Books
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