Document Type
Poster
Journal/Book Title/Conference
College of Engineering Senior Design Projects
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
Suspension is a critical characteristic of the SAE Mini Baja vehicle. It determines the feel and ride of the vehicle while taking all sorts of impact from any incoming obstacles. Steering effects the handle and the agility of the vehicle. These two subgroups designed correctly can optimize vehicle performance.
- Wheel Travel- Our vehicle has a travel capacity of 10 inches.
- Steering-The vehicle can turn within a 15 ft radius.
- Ride Height- Our ride height allows for 10 inches of ground clearance to be able to ride over larger objects.
Suspension and steering mechanisms are complex. It includes multiple parameters combined between the front and rear. To optimize vehicle performance, the team focused on camber, toe, spring rate, caster, roll center, and Ackerman Geometry.
Recommended Citation
Sanchez, Jordan; McCall, Bron; and Francks, Caleb, "SAE Baja Suspension and Steering" (2019). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Paper 5.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/maeengr_srdesign/5