Formula SAE

Authors

Sebastian Villacreces, Florida Institute of Technology
Savannah Phillips, Florida Institute of Technology
Curtis Marsh, Florida Institute of Technology
Arielle Gunderson, Florida Institute of Technology
Yousif Alblooki, Florida Institute of Technology
Abdulrhman Alghamdi, Florida Institute of Technology
Abdulrahman Almazyad, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

The FP-16 features a push rod suspension assembly with unequal length a-arms. The suspension assembly includes carbon fiber suspension a-arms and push rods, an anti-roll bar, and custom uprights engineered for optimizing a one to one ratio of travel. Improving on previous years, this year the FP-16 runs with pro Ackerman geometry. This adjustment results in the inner tire having a greater slip angle than the outer one which provides the vehicle with more grip and steering control when turning in corners. Additionally, the FP-16 implemented an anti-roll bar to add stability and reduce the vehicle’s body roll when cornering.

Publication Date

2016

Comments

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Morkos and Dr. Micklow

Recommended Citation

Villacreces, Sebastian; Phillips, Savannah; Marsh, Curtis; Gunderson, Arielle; Alblooki, Yousif; Alghamdi, Abdulrhman; and Almazyad, Abdulrahman, "Formula SAE" (2016). Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications. 13.
https://repository.fit.edu/mce_student/13