02 / STRUCTURAL ANALYSISRadiator Mounts
Radiator mounts for the FSAE car, evaluated with an initial static simulation.
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The initial static simulation used an air speed of 30 m/s and a radiator mass of 8.124 kg, higher than the expected 3 kg with coolant. Loads included gravity, an estimated 16.16 N air force, and bolt preload based on 3.5 N·m of tightening torque per bolt. The preliminary minimum factor of safety was 8.9 for this load case.
Planned improvements
- Mass: Replace the assumed mass with the measured radiator weight, including coolant and fan.
- Connections: Include chassis tabs and welds, and verify bolt preload to better represent the actual mounting system.
- Driving loads: Add braking, cornering, and bump load cases to evaluate the mounts beyond a stationary load case.
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