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    The document summarizes the FSAE suspension design project of a student team. It outlines the redesign of the suspension from the original to a final design that was manufactured. Testing of the suspension geometry and an upright found the design met theoretical rate of camber change goals. Strain gauge testing on the upright was also conducted and found stress values matching theoretical calculations. The project was completed under budget and provided valuable engineering lessons.

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    The document summarizes the FSAE suspension design project of a student team. It outlines the redesign of the suspension from the original to a final design that was manufactured. Testing of the suspension geometry and an upright found the design met theoretical rate of camber change goals. Strain gauge testing on the upright was also conducted and found stress values matching theoretical calculations. The project was completed under budget and provided valuable engineering lessons.

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    FSAE Suspension

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    The document summarizes the FSAE suspension design project of a student team. It outlines the redesign of the suspension from the original to a final design that was manufactured. Testing of the suspension geometry and an upright found the design met theoretical rate of camber change goals. Strain gauge testing on the upright was also conducted and found stress values matching theoretical calculations. The project was completed under budget and provided valuable engineering lessons.

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    FSAE Suspension

    ME 191 Final Presentation


    Spring 2009

    Team Members:
    Jarret Vian
    Bryan Rowley
    John Murray
    Outline
    Introduction
    Re-Design
    Manufacturing
    Testing
    Conclusion
    Introduction
    Design

    Requirements
    Minimum 60 wheel base
    Unequal front & rear track widths
    Minimum 1 ground clearance
    Minimum 2 total suspension travel
    Template must pass through frame
    Spherical bearings must be in double shear
    Design must handle applied loading

    Design Goal
    Rate of camber angle change with respect to
    both body roll and wheel displacement
    Re-Design
    Original Final Design
    Manufacturing
    Manufactured at CSUS, by FSAE team
    Manufacturing
    A - Arms
    Bearing Holder

    Hub & Spindle

    Upright
    Geometry Testing

    Camber Wheelbase
    Caster Track Width
    Goals
    Rate of camber angle change per degree
    body roll

    Camber Angle vs. Body Roll (Theoretical) Camber Angle vs. Body Roll (Experimental)
    3.50 1.00
    3.00
    f(x) = 0.75x - 0.56 0.50
    2.50 f(x) = 0.79x - 1.51
    R = 1
    2.00 0.00 R = 1
    1.50
    -0.50 Camber
    1.00 Camber
    Camber Angle (Degrees) Linear (Camber)
    Camber Angle (Degrees) Linear (Camber)
    0.50 -1.00
    0.00
    -1.50
    -0.50
    -1.00 -2.00
    5.00
    0.00

    Body Roll (Degrees)


    Body Roll (Degrees)
    Rate of camber angle change per inch of
    wheel displacement

    Camber Angle vs. Wheel Displacement (Theoretical) Camber Angle vs. Wheel Displacement (Experimental)
    1.00 0.00

    0.50 -0.50
    f(x) = - 0.76x - 0.55
    R = 1 f(x) = - 0.81x - 1.23
    0.00 -1.00
    R = 0.96
    -0.50 Camber -1.50 Camber
    Camber Angle (Degrees) Linear (Camber) Camber Angle (Degrees) Linear (Camber)
    -1.00 -2.00

    -1.50 -2.50

    -2.00 -3.00
    2.00 5.00
    -2.00 -5.00

    Wheel Displacement (Inches) Wheel Displacement (Inches)


    Upright Testing

    Strain Gages
    Strain Gage
    Installation

    Degrease Solder Connect to


    Abrade instrumentation
    Burnish
    Condition
    Neutralize
    M-Bond 200
    Loading Scenario:
    759lbs

    Apply the load, and maintain a constant force on the tire


    139lbs, 300lbs, 400lbs
    Read the strain from each channel on the instrumentation
    Strain Stress
    Stress Extrapolation
    Rosette 1
    3,000

    2,500
    f(x) = 5.98x
    2,000 R = 1

    1,500
    Von Mises Stress (psi)
    1,000

    500

    0
    100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

    Load (lbs)

    Elastic
    FEA Stress Value

    Rosette location Probe


    Theoretical
    Experimental

    Sy = 50,800psi

    Assumption: rigid Assumption: smooth


    Future Testing Plans
    Straingauge and accelerometer data logged
    during driving

    Mychron 3 data logger Strain gauges


    with internal Accelerometer
    Conclusions
    Budget
    PREDICTED COST ACTUAL COST

    MATERIALS 1545 610

    BEARINGS 246 130

    HARDWARE 232 135

    TOTAL 2023 875


    Lessons Learned

    Engineering is challenging and rewarding

    Never underestimate the scope of a project

    Always test to verify assumptions


    Questions

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