Schrodinger
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 11:56 AM |
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Car with doors
I am looking to build a car with full body and doors so I am looking for a set of drawings for a chassis with low sides, something like the Stylus are
there any about?
Failing that I have some ideas myself about the chassis but need to test the strength of my plans, is there anywhere I can get the plans tested
without resulting in building the chassis and then have it tested? software?
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iank
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| posted on 16/5/06 at 12:11 PM |
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Software is the 'professional' way, but I've heard it can be difficult to interpret if you aren't experienced.
A balsawood model is a good start. just grab it by the suspension mounting points and give it a good twist, you can easily see where it's
weak.
Glue on some plastic card if you plan stressed sheet structures.
A cruciform ladderframe can be quite stiff for a small weight penalty if you use large section tube (50x50, 100x50mm).
This is useful reading:
http://locost7.info/files/chassis/kitcaranalysis_V2.doc
Chapter 5 for ladderframes.
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