PROBLEM STATEMENTS

SAE CLUB NIT RAIPUR

NOTE:

1. Submit your report individually. No group work will be entertained.

2. Common statement and statement from your domain is compulsory.
3. Stick to the domain you chose on your form.
4. Provide images, graphs,, designs, analysis and calculations wherever needed.
5. Deadline to submit the statement is 15th march 17, 11.59pm.
6. Submit your report in the proper designated format including PDF form.
7. Mail your report at : nitrr.teamdynamic@gmail.com

COMMON
Study about the material which can
an be used for FRAME, FIREWALL, BELLY PAN and BODY PANELS. Make a
comparative table indicating the materials strength, availability, cost and feasibility. Conclude with the best
material you find for each kind with desired reason. Refer rule book of baja17 for list of materials
materia allowed.

DESIGN
Make a report on roll stiffness. List out the different test performed on the roll cage to test the rigidity and
strength of the frame.
OR
Let the mass of the vehicle is 230kg
kgs(with driver). The impact test performed assuming that the vehicle hits
the static rigid wall at top speed of 60kmph. The collis
collision
ion is assumed to be perfectly inelastic
ine i.e. vehicle
comes to rest after collision. Take
ake time of impact as 0.17s.calculate the load applied at the front corners
constraining the rear members.

POWER-TRAIN AND TRANSMISSION

This year we used a CV shaft attached with a Tripod joint at ends to transmit power from Gearbox to the rear
Wheels. What are some other more effective type of joints we can use so as to reduce the play during
transmission? Give details of joint and specify the dimensions and material of shaft.
OR
Make a report on
1. Reduction gearbox with full specification.
2. Which cars possess automatic reduction gear box and the complete description of its gearbox.
3. How will you modify reduction gear box keeping size and w weight
eight of the gear box in mind.
SUSPENSION
Design a efficient double wishbone structure in any Designing software and justify it's model with proper
arguments. OR
Select at least two types of suspension from the following and try to explain at least three of its modified
types each. Also include the technical reasons for modifying them.
1. Double wishbone
2. Macpherson strut
3. Swing arm
4. Trailing arm

Ex. If you choose double wishbone, explain at least 3 modified forms in which it can be used.

STEERING
The steering system works nicely with a rack and pinion. What are some efficient and affordable type of
racks available in market (local or online ) , Give a detailed description of the model, cost and availability,
and list parameters such as rack travel , steering ratio etc.

OR

Given that the turning radius of a particular vehicle is = 2.5m. Distance of COM from rear axle = 20.8 inches.
Wheel base = 51 inches. Track width = 54 inches.
Calculate:
Inner angle and outer angle of front wheels during maximum turning (i.e. minimum turning radius).

Hint: Google How turning radius is calculated?.

Define c-factor of an automobile. If c-factor of an automobile is 3.62 cms, find out the radius of pinion.

BRAKES
Study about cutting brakes and make a brief report on
1. What is cutting brakes
2. Kind of cutting brakes
3. Connections and circuit diagram
4. Effect on drive-train and manipulations required in gear box.
5. Its mechanism
6. Ways to bleed it
OR
Make a report on types of braking circuits and different types of master cylinders. Also define different
types of callipers including single piston and double piston callipers. Suggest the best master cylinder and
type of calliper for our BAJA buggy.

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