Development of MBD Model and Analysis Methodology for Vehicle Design

Author

Alfonso Christopher Ponce, University of New MexicoFollow

Publication Date

Winter 11-11-2019

Abstract

This thesis is to provide a new methodology that considers the effects the chassis applies during dynamic load to the suspension and the handling characteristics of a road course vehicle. A methodology in which is described in detail as well as an applied demonstration where literature before this thesis, lacks in replication and serves to establish a basis for multi-body dynamic analysis in this area. Two models to be created, rigid and flexible, and to compare each other to study the effects the chassis torsional stiffness has during load transfer. Ultimately, to assist in the design of a vehicle that takes into account the effects studied in this thesis.

Keywords

ADAMS, Multi-Body, Design, Automotive, Racing, FSAE

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Dr. John Russell

Second Committee Member

Dr. Yu-Lin Shen

Third Committee Member

Dr. Richard Jepsen

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Ponce, Alfonso Christopher. "Development of MBD Model and Analysis Methodology for Vehicle Design." (2019). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/176