STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHASSIS

Authors

  • B. V. Omidiji Department of Mechanical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • A. A. Daniyan Department of Material Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • H. A. Owolabi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • K. M. Oluwasegun Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • D. Egbebunmi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
  • O. E. Falodun Department of Mechanical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20319/icstr.2024.6178

Keywords:

Electric Vehicle, Chassis, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Ti-6Al-4V

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the design and structural analysis of lightweight chassis for electric vehicles. A chassis needs to be able to withstand twist, shock, vibration, and other stresses caused by acceleration, braking, road condition, and shock initiated by other parts of a vehicle. It should carry a maximum load under all operating conditions. Two materials, 304L steel, and Ti-6AL-4V alloy were evaluated, with parameters such as total deformation, equivalent stress, and equivalent elastic strain under consideration. The outcome of the Finite Element Analysis revealed that Ti-6AL-4V can withstand higher stresses than 304L Steel. By investigating the static behaviors of the chassis under static loading due to weight and overload conditions, Ti-6AL-4V was chosen as a suitable replacement for a 304L Steel chassis.

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Published

2024-07-02

How to Cite

Omidiji, B. V., Daniyan, A. A., Owolabi, H. A., Oluwasegun, K. M., Egbebunmi, D., & Falodun, O. E. (2024). STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHASSIS. MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology, 61–78. https://doi.org/10.20319/icstr.2024.6178

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