CFRP FSAE Racing Car Frame Lightweight Simulation Analysis
In order to increase the speed of FSAE racing cars during racing and achieve the goal of reducing pollution emissions and saving energy,designers have been trying to use new materials to complete the lightweight design of the racing car frame structure.To this end,carbon fiber resin matrix composite material HTA/6376 C was used to carry out ply design based on composite laminate design principles to carry out lightweight design of frame materials for FSAE racing cars.First,a finite element model of the frame is established,loads are applied based on typical working conditions during actual use of the racing car,finite element analysis software is used to solve and determine dangerous points,and the maximum stress criterion is selected to conduct strength verification on the dangerous points.The research results show that on the basis of meeting the strength requirements,the structural weight is reduced by nearly 11%,achieving a good lightweight effect;the research work provides basic data for the selection of new materials for the lightweight design of FSAE racing car frames.
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