Torsion bars are used on Go-Karts to provide a performance advantage whilst cornering. Normally these are made from steel, however given the use of composites in Motorsports such as formula 1. Is it feasible to create a carbon fibre torsion bar and how will it perform against the steel.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
updated and seemingly more accurate
PREDICTED BY THEORY: 199
ANSYS provides results similar to those expected
ANSYS RESULTS: 197
PREDICTED BY THEORY: 199
ANSYS RESULTS: 197
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Working with Torsion
Currently attempting to find out the optimum orientation of the carbon fibre. working on the basis of where the steel version would fail and then hoping to use the angle of torsion at this point to create the carbon fibre piece
