Record Details
Shocks and Awe : Damping Selection in Racecars to Maximize Grip
ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Shocks and Awe : Damping Selection in Racecars to Maximize Grip |
| Names |
Takaro, Trevor M. F.
(creator) Paasch, Robert (advisor) |
| Date Issued | 2015-06-03 (iso8601) |
| Note | Graduation date: 2015 |
| Abstract | This thesis covers the use of a quarter car model to select damping rates for a Formula Student (FS) car, focusing on minimizing vertical tire force variation to improve grip. A 2 degree of freedom (DOF) quarter car model is cycled over the road frequencies of interest and the results compared with the 2 DOF optimum damping proposed by in references [1, 2, 3]. Using the Global Formula Racing (GFR) 2011 FS combustion vehicle, four different damper configurations are evaluated on FS style courses. Strain gauges on the suspension links are used measure all six tire forces and moments, compare between setups, and evaluate the relationship between vertical load variation and in-plane grip. Finally, the results of the simulation and physical tests are compared and the validity and utility of the 2 DOF quarter car model is assessed. Three standardized test tracks are utilized as well an artificial bump similar to that studied in reference [4]. |
| Genre | Thesis/Dissertation |
| Topic | Vehicle Dynamics |
| Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/1957/56322 |
