The goal of this diploma thesis was to create optimalizated frame design for Formula Student/SAE. Basic requirements were, that new design must meet the newest Formula Student/SAE rules and other various requirements. In the thesis are built up an overview of most important rules and also an overview of previous frame designs. Next are described design process of the new frame and its stress analysis in FEM software. Main attention is given to analysis of torsional stiffness. The results of analysis are compared to previous frame designs and to parameters of Formula Ford. There are also given recommendations and other possibilities for further frame design development.

This thesis deals with design concept of the electric car. At first, vehicle dynamics was solved in program MathCad. The components were selected from the obtained results. This was followed by a proposal layout design and vehicles main dimensions design. The frame was created in program ProEngineer, and then imported into ANSYS. Simulation of torsional rigidity was made in ANSYS by FEM.

This diploma thesis deals with description of the design of the rear of the vehicle structure of Formula Student processed by using a 3D CAD system. Formula have to fulfill all requirements Formula Student rules. The requirements and rules are given by building of engine and other considered engine components. The final version of the design of the rear part is assembled with the supplied front and the computational model is created to simulate the torsional stiffness of the FEM system. Another analysis model is created for a foreign supplied frame construction. Both of these frames are in terms of torsional stiffness evaluated and mutually compared. There are also mentioned selected Formula Student rules and overview of the formula frames and their overview.

Design of new evolution steel welded tubular frame specified for Formula Student series is the main goal of this thesis. In the first instance, type of frame designs is described. Next part of thesis is devote to rules, which must be respected in designing of new evolution of tubular frame. In main part, construction design and calculations of torsional stiffness using MKP analysis are mentioned. Interesting point of this work is located at penultimate part, which deals with preparation of tubular frame production. This is integral part of the construction process at all. Thesis ends with project summary.

This masters thesis concernes with design of formula student frame. Part of masters thesis is to a overview of possible solutions. The main criterion in frame design is final torsional stiffness. Another part of frame design is too solution of suspension attachement to frame. In next part of masters thesis is solved bodywork design and it´s fastening to frame. Final part has few informations about frame manufacturing.

Diploma thesis deals with detection of torsional stiffness with using photogrammetric equipment TRITOP device and subsequent comparison with created computational model in FEM software. Measurement and calculations were accomplished according to tutorials, which are the most effective and giving the most accurate results. Next the optional method of measurement of torsional stiffness in practice is formed for future formula series called Dragon. The reasons of different results and suggestion of optimalization are sum up in the end of the thesis.

O objetivo deste trabalho é estudar a influência da rigidez do quadro na dirigibilidade de um veículo de competição fórmula SAE (protótipo E2-M, da equipe EESC-USP) em ambiente multicorpos com o software Adams/Car. Um modelo contendo os subsistemas de suspensão, direção, pneumático, powertrain, barra estabilizadora e quadro foi construído em ambiente multicorpos com componentes modelados como corpos rígidos. Posteriormente foram elaborados três modelos de quadros flexíveis com diferentes valores de rigidez torcional para substituir o quadro rígido. Estes foram obtidos através da análise modal com o auxílio do método dos elementos finitos. Para comparação da dinâmica lateral dos modelos, típicas manobras do estudo de dirigibilidade foram consideradas tais como rampsteer, step-steer e single lane change. Os resultados obtidos foram de aceleração lateral e velocidade de guinada. Pelas condições avaliadas, pode-se concluir que a rigidez torcional de um quadro para o protótipo E2-M pode estar entre 700 e 1500 N.m/o. Essa variação de rigidez representou 5 kg de massa no quadro. Porém deve-se fazer uma avaliação modal com a massa suspensa calibrada para verificar se não existe acoplamento de modos e freqüências com outros subsistemas. / This dissertation is intended to study the influence of frame stiffness in handling of a Formula SAE vehicle (E2-M prototype from EESC-USP Formula SAE team) in multibody with Adams/Car software. A model containing the subsystems of suspension, steering, tires, powertrain, frame and stabilizing bar was built considering rigid bodies. Subsequently, three models of flexible frames were developed with different values of torsional stiffness to replace the rigid frame. They were obtained through modal analysis with the aid of finite element method. For the handling investigation, maneuvers such as ramp-steer, step-steer and single lane change were considered. The results evaluated were lateral acceleration and yaw velocity. According to results, the torsional stiffness for the E2-M prototype can be between 700 and 1500 Nm/o. But an eigenvalue analyses is also necessary to verify if there is no coupling of modes of the calibrated sprung mass with other subsystems.

O objetivo deste trabalho é estudar a influência da rigidez do quadro na dirigibilidade de um veículo de competição fórmula SAE (protótipo E2-M, da equipe EESC-USP) em ambiente multicorpos com o software Adams/Car. Um modelo contendo os subsistemas de suspensão, direção, pneumático, powertrain, barra estabilizadora e quadro foi construído em ambiente multicorpos com componentes modelados como corpos rígidos. Posteriormente foram elaborados três modelos de quadros flexíveis com diferentes valores de rigidez torcional para substituir o quadro rígido. Estes foram obtidos através da análise modal com o auxílio do método dos elementos finitos. Para comparação da dinâmica lateral dos modelos, típicas manobras do estudo de dirigibilidade foram consideradas tais como rampsteer, step-steer e single lane change. Os resultados obtidos foram de aceleração lateral e velocidade de guinada. Pelas condições avaliadas, pode-se concluir que a rigidez torcional de um quadro para o protótipo E2-M pode estar entre 700 e 1500 N.m/o. Essa variação de rigidez representou 5 kg de massa no quadro. Porém deve-se fazer uma avaliação modal com a massa suspensa calibrada para verificar se não existe acoplamento de modos e freqüências com outros subsistemas. / This dissertation is intended to study the influence of frame stiffness in handling of a Formula SAE vehicle (E2-M prototype from EESC-USP Formula SAE team) in multibody with Adams/Car software. A model containing the subsystems of suspension, steering, tires, powertrain, frame and stabilizing bar was built considering rigid bodies. Subsequently, three models of flexible frames were developed with different values of torsional stiffness to replace the rigid frame. They were obtained through modal analysis with the aid of finite element method. For the handling investigation, maneuvers such as ramp-steer, step-steer and single lane change were considered. The results evaluated were lateral acceleration and yaw velocity. According to results, the torsional stiffness for the E2-M prototype can be between 700 and 1500 Nm/o. But an eigenvalue analyses is also necessary to verify if there is no coupling of modes of the calibrated sprung mass with other subsystems.

This diploma thesis focuses on proposing construction and manufacture plans of a hybrid frame chassis consisting of a tubular space frame and a monocoque made of composite materials. Next, it discusses the simulation of the chassis via FEM analysis and also measuring of its torsional stiffness. In the final part of the thesis, the frame is compared to its older predecessor, which is made solely of a tubular space frame, and its advantages and disadvantages are evaluated.

The aim of this master thesis is the construction of a steering system for Formula Student monopost. The main part of the thesis is the design and analysis of steering column using universal joints. The thesis also contains design and analysis of steering rack together with experimental measurement of steering column torsional stiffness. An important part of the thesis is also a calculation of steering forces.