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Analysis for Suspension Hardpoint of Formula SAE Car Based on Correlation Theory
Xintian Liu, Jiao Luo, Yansong Wang, Hui Guo and Xinyu Wang
College of Automotive Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science at Shanghai, Shanghai 201620, China
Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology 2013 24:4569-4574
Received: December 31, 2012 | Accepted: January 23, 2013 | Published: December 25, 2013
Abstract
According to the correlation of the hardpoints, double wishbone suspension of Formula SAE Car can be improved and optimized. For Formula SAE car, performance and kinetic characteristic of the suspension follow very closely to handling stability, comfort ability, handling of steering and service life of tire, etc. Double wishbone suspension is chosen as front suspension of Formula SAE car in the paper. Based on the multi-body dynamics and suspension kinematics theory, simulation model of front suspension is built and analyzed. With correlation theory, the correlation for the hardpoints of the suspension is studied and discussed. Through all the testing, not only a lot of four wheel alignment parameter variations can be obtained, but also the rational designing for hardpoints which can provide an useful reference for vehicle designing.
Keywords:
Correlation theory, double wishbone suspension, formula SAE car, simulation model,
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The authors have no competing interests.
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