IJIRST International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology| Volume 3 | Issue 10 | March 2017

ISSN (online): 2349-6010

Design and Simulation of Go Kart Chassis

Amberpreet Singh Ankur Deol
UG Student UG Student
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chandigarh University, Ghuran, India Chandigarh University, Ghuran, India

Gagandeep Singh Amit Grewal

UG Student UG Student
Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chandigarh University, Ghuran, India Chandigarh University, Ghuran, India

Akashdip Singh Sembhi

UG Student
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chandigarh University, Ghuran, India

Abstract
This paper is focused in importance of simulation in designing approach. The static test are created in this paper. The designed
frame has been investigated in a variety of altered circumstances to predict that whether the frame will endure during and after the
impact or fail in crash or hitting condition or in working condition. The outcomes from these simulated result show that the frame
should indeed be safe sufficient in the range of worst case of crash or hitting situations.
Keywords: FEA Simulation of Go kart Frame in ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Simulation in ANSYS, Go kart
Chassis Analysis, Solid Works
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I. INTRODUCTION

Go-kart is just a type of open-wheel car .It comes in all shapes size and customs. From motorless models to high-powered racing
machines, some like Superkarts are being able to beat racing cars or motorcycles on long circuits. Karting is commonly perceived
as the stepping stone to the larger ranks of motorsports .Karts may differ usually in speed or power and some (known as Superkarts)
can reach speeds exceeding 260 kilometers per hour (160 mph), while recreational go-karts governed or meant for everyone might
be limited to lower speeds.
The frame of a vehicle providing safety and seating arrangement of driver and including other sub-systems of the vehicle. We
have designed a such frame good in the terms the safety and aesthetics. This paper is focused on various impact conditions like
Front Impact
Rear Impact
Side Impact,
Theses there cases are the worst case and have maximum impact energy created during impact.

II. ABBREVIATIONS

Finite element analysis (FEA), Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES), (AISI) the American Iron and Steel Institute.

III. ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY

Once cad modeling of the frame structure is done by using solid works, then this design is checked by Finite Element Analysis
method. We have used ANSYS (workbench) software for FEA RESULT. We have first import the solid works file model in
ANSYS (work bench by) IGES Model format, then specified the properties of material, define the cross-section of tube created
component, then create 3D meshing, and them applied load and constrained. The final analysis is shown in ANSYS. We have to
minimum deformation and stresses and target to minimum weight of chassis the flow chat of entire process is shown in fig 1.

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Fig. 1: Analysis Methodology

Cad model Different View

Fig. 2: CAD model Different View

IV. MATERIAL USED

We have decided to Aisi 1020 due availability and cost factor of our budget. This material was selected due to its virtuous
Combination of all of the typical qualities of Steel like strength, ductility, AISI 1020 steel can be largely utilized in all industrial
sectors in order to enhance weldability or machinability properties. we used circular pipes of diameter 25mm with thickness of 1.4
mm. Circular section is selected on the basis that it reduce the weight by diligent tube area
Some of mechanical properties are as following:
Table 1
Material Used
Sr. No. Property
1 Modulus of elasticity (GPa) 205 GPa
2 Yield strength (MPa) 350 MPa
3 Density 7.83g/cm3
4 Tensile strength (MPa) 420 MPa
5 Poisson ratio 0.290

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V. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

After finalizing the material and cross section the thickness and shape of material we start Structural analysis of the chassis was
done along with design optimization until a convincing design with sufficient result was produced. The static structural analysis
was done in ANSYS Workbench under different conditions. The finite element method (FEM) is a numerical technique or method
for finding approximate solutions of prescribed problem.

VI. MESHING

Meshing is done by default setting in ANSYS as shown in fig 3.

Fig. 3: Meshing is done by default setting in ANSYS

VII. FRONT IMPACT

By assuming that weight of kart including the vehicle +mass of driver is 120 kg impact force is calculated based on a G of 4. F=
ma we get 120*9.81*4 that is equal to 4708.8N (approximate) which is applied on the front nodes from front of chassis of vehicle.
By assuming the worse condition of crash or hit.

Fig. 4: Stress in chassis in front impact

Fig. 5: Deformation of chassis in front impact

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VIII. SIDE IMPACT

By assuming that weight of kart including the vehicle +mass of driver is 120 kg impact force is calculated base on a G of 2.5. F=
ma we get 120*9.81*2.5 that is equal to 2943N (approximate) which is applied on the side nodes from side of chassis of vehicle.

Fig. 6: Total deformation in side impact

Fig. 7: Stress in side impact

IX. REAR IMPACT

By assuming that weight of kart including the vehicle +mass of driver is 120 kg impact force is calculated base on a G of 2.5 F=
ma we get 120*9.81*2.5 that is equal to 2943N (approximate)which is applied on the rear nodes from fornt of chassis of vehicle

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Fig. 8: Total deformation in rear impact

Fig. 9: Stress in rear impact

X. CONCLUSION

Sr. No Impact Stress (MPa) Displacement (mm)

1. Front 258.16 1.45
2. Side 23.06 .04
3. Rear 268.18 1.96
So three of the stresses i.e. front, side, rear are very less than the yield stress of the material so our design is safe

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