Car Design
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University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Surveying
Steering System and Suspension Design for 2005 Formula SAE-A Racer Car
A dissertation submitted by
Cristina Elena Popa
in fulfilment of the requirements of
Courses ENG4111 and 4112 Research Project towards the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Submitted: October 2005
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Abstract
The dissertation documents the design project for the steering system and suspension of the 2005 Formula SAE-A racer car made at the University of Southern Queensland. The dissertation includes a review of current automotive steering and suspension systems followed by the review of Formula SAE-A restrictions and design requirements. A thorough analysis of 2004 USQ racer car has been included in order to establish the areas of design modifications followed by the actual design with all the technical specifications required.
3 University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Surveying
ENG4111/2 Research Project
Limitations of Use
The Council of the University of Southern Queensland, its Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, and the staff of the University of Southern Queensland, do not accept any responsibility for the truth, accuracy or completeness of material contained within or associated with this dissertation. Persons using all or any part of this material do so at their own risk, and do not at the risk of the Council of the University of Southern Queensland, its Faculty of Engineering and Surveying or the staff of the University of Southern Queensland. This dissertation reports an educational exercise and has the purpose or validity beyond this exercise. The sole purpose of the course pair entitled “Research Project” is to contribute to the overall education within the student’s chosen degree program. This document, the associated hardware, software, drawings, and other material set out in the associated appendices should not be used for any
University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Surveying
Steering System and Suspension Design for 2005 Formula SAE-A Racer Car
A dissertation submitted by
Cristina Elena Popa
in fulfilment of the requirements of
Courses ENG4111 and 4112 Research Project towards the degree of
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Submitted: October 2005
2
Abstract
The dissertation documents the design project for the steering system and suspension of the 2005 Formula SAE-A racer car made at the University of Southern Queensland. The dissertation includes a review of current automotive steering and suspension systems followed by the review of Formula SAE-A restrictions and design requirements. A thorough analysis of 2004 USQ racer car has been included in order to establish the areas of design modifications followed by the actual design with all the technical specifications required.
3 University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Surveying
ENG4111/2 Research Project
Limitations of Use
The Council of the University of Southern Queensland, its Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, and the staff of the University of Southern Queensland, do not accept any responsibility for the truth, accuracy or completeness of material contained within or associated with this dissertation. Persons using all or any part of this material do so at their own risk, and do not at the risk of the Council of the University of Southern Queensland, its Faculty of Engineering and Surveying or the staff of the University of Southern Queensland. This dissertation reports an educational exercise and has the purpose or validity beyond this exercise. The sole purpose of the course pair entitled “Research Project” is to contribute to the overall education within the student’s chosen degree program. This document, the associated hardware, software, drawings, and other material set out in the associated appendices should not be used for any
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