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6/22/2012 12:20 pm  #1


IRS Loads Analysis



I promised to do a bit of analysis - or a literature search on loads in UCA/LCA.  These two fellows did this already for the Formula SAE, so why re-invent the solution set?

The loads in the UCA are pretty much 50% of the LCA. 
The "Rpr"  is a Toe Control Member they included in their analysis.
Here is a link:
http://www.theoryinpracticeengineering.com/resources/fsae/fsae%20design%20suspension%20components.pdf

It's a pdf so you can keep for reference.

Cheers - Jim

Last edited by phantomjock (6/22/2012 12:22 pm)


UNDERCONSTRUCTION! Highly Modified C3 Corvette
         Dual Wishbone IRS w Subframe + Custom Uprights
 

6/23/2012 9:11 am  #2


Re: IRS Loads Analysis

I love the math!!  I need to sit down with it and really digest it.  I appreciate you posting it.


If it isn't broken..... modify it anyway!!!!
 

6/23/2012 12:11 pm  #3


Re: IRS Loads Analysis

DAZE -
No worries and thanks.   When I have a bit of spare time - I might try and build an Excell Spreadsheet - so we can vary the angles of the UCA/LCA and include "real weights," e.g. corner weights and a load that you can vary for side force (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 g).

That will be really useful.  They also included a .page on buckling - but for now I thought this is a good start for most of us.

Cheers - JIm


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