BAJA 2017

Team Dynamic
 DRIVETRAIN

layout

modification
COMPONENTS OF
POWERTAIN
SN Component Manufacture
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1 Engine Briggs and Stratton

2 CVT CV tech

3 Gear Reduction Box Mahindra Rewa

4 Drive Shaft TATA Iris

5 Tyre BKT tyres

6 Rim NEO
CALCULATIONS

For acceleration- Formula used:

=
eqn 1

Here F is the net traction available at the wheels = ma

Te = Engine Torque
G = Transmission ratio = 10.83*3 = 32.49
= Transmission efficiency = 0.70
Rr = Rolling resistance = kmg cos = 450.8 N
Rg = gradient resistance = mgsin = 0 N Put = 0 in eqn 1

We get,
a = 4.52 m/s2

For velocity (V)

V = (engine rpm*transmission efficiency*2r/60*18/5)/G
= 57.09kmph
 STEERING SYSTEM
Turning radius: 2.5m
Inner angle=39.56*
Outer angle=25.41*

Ackerman% = 101.32%
Angle and length of
controlling arm= 21.32* 5.63

Length of tie rod=34.8cm

Steering ratio: 11:1 (Rack and
pinion arrangement) Steering wheel dia=28cm
Torque
Cfactor of rack and pinion = required=4.75N
3.62cm
Length of tie-rod= 34.8cm
Radius of pinion= .57cm
 What we learnt?
Use of less steering ratio, may be 5:1
Modification of steering wheel
according to ergonomics of driver
Use of anti-roll bar
Increase in the kingpin inclination
and caster
Steering arms, tierod and positioning
of rack according to ackerman
geometry
CNC machining of knuckle and hub
 SUSPENSION
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM

Front Suspension:
An A-arm suspension.
The shocks that have been selected are FOX Float
3 evol R Air shocks.

Rear Suspension:
Rear suspension is modified A arm
Shocks used fox float 3
DESIGN/SKETCH OF SYSTEM

(Front-view)
( Front-view)
A. Max camber change-
B. Roll centre height-

C. Toe angle-
D.Kingpin angle-
The recommended range of kingpin angle is 8 to 15 degrees.
Lower and upper arm
MATERIAL SELECTION REPORT

. Steel 4130 have higher carbon content than the other two alloys,
Therefore, it has better mechanical properties. The only disadvantage with steel 4130 is
Cost
 Brakes
Brake circuit : F/R split.
Disc brakes used.
Centralized braking (rear) [ honda twister]
Bosch Tandem master cylinder used. [maruti 800]
Dual piston, floating type caliper used.
Rotors: Outboard(front) ; Inboard(rear)

CAD MODEL of Braking

system
HOW DOES IT WORK?
 Calculations
Total weight of the vehicle along with the driver = 280 *g=
2746.8N

Brake pedal ratio= 5

Ffront = 807.96 N
Frictional force on front = 0.7 * (1990.95/2) = 696.8325 N
Frear = 893.034
Frictional force on rear = 0.7 * (744.81) = 521.367 N
So, the braking system can easily lock the four wheels.

Stopping distance with initial velocity 45kmph and deceleration

6.5m/sec2 on a road of coefficient of friction 0.7 is 12.01m.
 Lessons learnt
Brake discs can be manufactured by
ourselves as per the requirement of
our vehicle.
Calipers and master cylinder of
wilwood can be used for better
quality.
Single piston caliper can be used for
weight reduction of vehicle.
Innovation: Cutting brakes can be
used for better braking and steering
SO AFTER ALL
THIS

WHAT DID WE
GET?
 THIS
AND A HAND FULL OF
KNOWLEDGE