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3 Wheel Car. Turning characteristics of 3 wheel car By Paul Snyder. Objectives. Design a small aerodynamic 3 wheel car body and suspension in solid works Use Nastrans to analyze the maximum turning rate, stability and the forces on the car during a turn
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3 Wheel Car Turning characteristics of 3 wheel car By Paul Snyder
Objectives • Design a small aerodynamic 3 wheel car body and suspension in solid works • Use Nastrans to analyze the maximum turning rate, stability and the forces on the car during a turn • Use Nastrans to revise the spring rates for the suspension
Suspension • 2 Wheels in front 1 in back • Struts in front • Motorcycle style in back
Dimensions • 11 Feet long • 4 feet wide up front • 5 feet wide in middle • 2 feet wide in back • 8 foot wheel base • 3’8” front tires center to center