Design and analysis of a formula vehicle based on the fsae international rules

Keeping in view the guidelines given in the rulebook of the event Formula SAE 2013 (FSAE 2013), which is organized by SAE International, the chassis of car (which could successfully compete all events) was designed using Solid Works 2013. Various tests were performed using the same software. The weight of the car was set at an upper limit of 300 Kilograms. The front wheel track width was set at 52 inches and the rear wheel track width at 51 inches. Front impact, rear impact and side impact tests were performed, in order to establish the maximum displacement that the vehicle chassis may undergo in the event of collision