Search for optimal design parameters of suspension arms for Formula Student race car

Abstract

The paper provides results of strength analysis of carbon fiber composite arm for suspension of Formula Student race car. The process of searching for optimal solutions of suspension arms design parameters is provided, specifically the number of layers of reinforcing material and the direction of reinforcement. Optimum design parameters are based on obtained results. As the result of calcula- tion the paper shows diagrams, which illustrate distribution of safety margin on arm taking into ac-count the angle of reinforcement and the thickness of composite.

Keywords

race car / suspension / composites

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Evseev K.B., Kartashov A.B.