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Finite Element Analysis of Mini Baja Frame

Finite Element Analysis of Mini Baja Frame. Ariana L. Gonzalez April 29, 2003 MECE. Problem Statement. The Mini Baja Frame needs to withstand any collision that it might be subjected to as part of the testing process or competition.

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Finite Element Analysis of Mini Baja Frame

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  1. Finite Element Analysis of Mini Baja Frame Ariana L. Gonzalez April 29, 2003 MECE

  2. Problem Statement • The Mini Baja Frame needs to withstand any collision that it might be subjected to as part of the testing process or competition. • Four impact scenarios were analyzed to ensure the frame design will not fail. • Front Impact • Rear Impact • Side Impact • Roll Over

  3. Material Properties • The frame material is 4130 N Chromoly Steel with an outer diameter of 1.125” and wall thickness of 0.058” but was modeled as solid rods with1.125” diameter. • Elastic Modulus 29 * 10^6 psi • Poisson’s Ratio .25 • Yield Stress 1.16 * 10^5 psi

  4. Pro/Engineer Model

  5. Actual Frame Design

  6. Calculation of Front Impact Force

  7. Forces and Constraints • The force of 7111 lbf was divided by four and applied to the four front most points of the car (1777.75 lbf). • The rear most points of the car was constrained to prevent movement.

  8. Finite Element Analysis of Front Impact

  9. Close Up

  10. Calculation of Rear Impact Force

  11. Forces and Constraints • The force of 9026 lbf was divided by four and applied to the four rear most points of the car (2256.5 lbf). • The front most points of the car was constrained to prevent movement.

  12. Finite Element Analysis of Rear Impact

  13. Close Up

  14. Finite Element Analysis of Rear Impact

  15. Calculation of Side Impact Force

  16. Forces and Constraints • The force of 9026 lbf was divided by four and applied to the right most points of the car (2256.5 lbf). • The left most points of the car was constrained to prevent movement.

  17. Finite Element Analysis of Side Impact

  18. Close Up

  19. Calculation of Roll Over Force

  20. Forces and Constraints • The force of 7111 lbf was divided by two and applied to the top most points of the car (3555.50 lbf). • The bottom of the car was constrained to prevent movement.

  21. Finite Element Analysis of Roll Over

  22. Close Up

  23. Alternative Design

  24. FEA of Alternative

  25. Close Up

  26. Conclusions • The solid model can only be used to determine places where there is a stress concentration. • The proposed alternative reduces the stress concentration at desired location.

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