CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF TUBULAR CHASSIS OF A CUSTOM ELECTRIC ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE : Submitted: April 30, 2024, Revised: June 01,2024, Accepted: June 03,2024     https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3I3.2024/1-10

Srujan Patil, Narayanan Girish Iyer, Rahul Srinivasan, Utkarsh Sagar; Dr. Mahantesh M. Math*  and Dr. Prapul chandra AC

doi:10.56815/IJMRR.V3I3.2024/1-10

Authors

Srujan Patil, Narayanan Girish Iyer, Rahul Srinivasan, Utkarsh Sagar Research Scholar (U.G.), Department of Mechanical Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru-560059, India.
Dr. Mahantesh M. Math* and Dr. Prapul chandra AC Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru-560059, India.

https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3I3.2024/1-10

Keywords:

Electric all-terrain vehicle (eATV), Tubular chassis, Human Digital Modelling, Lightweight design, SAE BAJA

Abstract

The growing popularity of electric all-terrain vehicles (e-ATVs) necessitates lightweight chassis designs for enhanced efficiency and extended range. This study presents the development of a novel, optimized tubular chassis specifically designed for e-ATVs. The design iteratively optimizes tube diameters, wall thicknesses, and bracing strategies to achieve a superior strength-to-weight ratio. Additionally, the feasibility of integrating composite materials for specific, non-critical components is explored to further reduce weight without compromising structural integrity.

Author Biography

Dr. Mahantesh M. Math* and Dr. Prapul chandra AC, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru-560059, India.

*Corresponding author: Dr. Mahantesh M. Math, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru-560059, India.