It is valuable to re-visit the rules and understand whether our approach of simulation analysis satisfies the ASC Regs and whether it is the most accurate method of approaching vehicle collision analysis
There is a need to better understand how simulations are properly done through example of MS12 simulations. There is also a study of how the masses on the vehicle impacts the simulation results.
Unaddressed PVDR feedback from ASC 2020 PVDR review. Consists of key RED reasons relating to the roll cage.
Chassis Post-Welding Analysis
Chassis has been welded in a rushed and unprepared manner resulting in inaccuracies in tube placement. Simulation analysis needs to be conducted to understand how impactful the inaccuracies are.
Effect of Welding on the Properties of Tubes and Adhesives
Welding is a process of joining materials that involves inputting a large amount of heat. The effect of heat can undermine the heat-treated properties of the steel tubes and disrupt the existing adhesive bonds.
Can help with understanding what failure modes to look out for
What failure values to go by for Ansys ACP Post (composite failure analysis)
Learning about full Chassis vehicle design would not be too beneficial or relevant at this point
Resources to triangulate a frame to improve loading
very sparse amount of resources online
there is also no accurate solution method that is recommended for all scenarios
FSAE papers for inspiration on vehicle design
some hybrids, some purely tubes, some purely composite except for roll cage
seeing how they do certain things can bring inspiration
Note: all vehicles have their own loading conditions and properties so it is tough to make a Chassis frame that optimizes all scenarios and what other solar car teams do may not be applicable/feasible for our vehicle.