The Structural Analysis Two Wheels Marco Commentator

Abstract

The two-wheeler chassis consists of the frame, suspension, wheels and brakes. The chassis truly sets the overall style of the two-wheeler. Automotive chassis is the main carriage systems of a vehicle. The frame serves as a skeleton upon which parts like gearbox and engine are mounted. It can be made of steel, aluminum or an alloy. It is essential that the frame should not buckle on uneven road surfaces and that any distortions which may occur should not be transmitted to the body. The frame must therefore be torsion resistant. The aim of the project is to model a frame using 3D modeling software Pro/Engineer. To validate the strength of a frame, Structural analysis is done by applying the wheel forces. In this analysis ultimate stress limit for the model is determined. Analysis is done for frame using four materials alloy steel, aluminum alloy A360, magnesium and carbon fiber reinforced polymer to verify the best material for frame. Model analysis is also done to determine different mode shapes for number of modes. Analysis is done in ANSYS software.