Load transfers evaluation in competition go-kart
by Riccardo Baudille, Marco E. Biancolini, Luigi Reccia
International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing (IJVSMT), Vol. 2, No. 3, 2007

Abstract: The evaluation of the vertical loads on kart tyres is examined in this paper. A detailed finite element model has been developed to perform static analysis, considering five conditions: longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, vertical acceleration and two vertical displacements, that represent the lift of front wheels hubs caused by the steering kinematics. The solutions obtained have been combined to obtain the vertical loads values in generic driving situations. After the analysis of trimmed vehicle conditions, the evolution of vertical loads in a complete lap has been examined. Feeding the model with actual steering and acceleration data, it's possible to highlight and optimise critical areas.

Online publication date: Tue, 11-Dec-2007

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing (IJVSMT):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com