Design and Optimization of Go-Kart Chassis

Abstract

<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">A chassis is the main skeleton of a go-kart containing distinct components such as the engine, brakes, fuel tank, rear axle, etc. It supports the entire weight and load of the components, so it must be steady enough to withstand shock, twisting, vibration, and other stress. This paper reviews the study carried out on the chassis, highlighting the area where the <b>Nodes</b>, <b>Primary and Secondary members</b>, <b>Horizontal and Vertical members</b>, and <b>Chassis stiffness</b> support the jacking effect with the constraints of maximum <b>Torsional stress</b>, deflection, and critical regions under loading conditions. AISI 4130 is used as the chassis material. When dealing with the software, SolidWorks 2023 and Fusion 360 are used for designing the chassis whereas ANSYS 2022 is used for the analysis of the designed chassis. In order to reduce weight, improve material consumption, and provide an appropriate cross-section, a simulation technique was used in design optimization.</div></div>