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University of Southern QueenslandFaculty of Engineering & Surveying
FoES Formula SAE-A Space Frame Chassis Design
A dissertation submitted byChristopher Scott Bakerin fulfilment of the requirements of 
ENG4112 Research Project
towards the degree of 
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Submitted: October, 2004
 
Abstract
The formula SAE-A (Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia) competition isa purpose built competition for engineering students to apply their design and teamworking skills against each other in an engineering contest. Each team is responsiblefor the design of their vehicle and the smooth integration of the various components.The design of a chassis for a formula SAE-A race car must contain all necessary com-ponents to support the car and the driver. It must also comply with the formulaSAE-A 2004 rules. In order to produce a competitive vehicle with optimum chassisperformance, many areas need to be studied and tested.This project carried out all of the necessary background research required to sustainan accurate database of design criteria. This design criteria then allowed the designprocess and methodology to be derived and to allow for smooth construction of anefficient and effective spaceframe chassis.Once construction of the chassis was completed, analyses were conducted to investigatethe effects of working loads on the chassis. Finite element analysis was used to simulatethe conditions of various load combinations. This analysis was verified by conductingsimilar physical tests on the chassis which ensured that the results were accurate. Theresults established that the deflections would be very minimal under working loads of the vehicle.During the development and construction of the formula SAE-A racer, some areas forimprovement were recognised and future recommendations were suggested.
 
University of Southern QueenslandFaculty of Engineering and Surveying
ENG4111/2
Research Project 
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Prof G Baker
DeanFaculty of Engineering and Surveying
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