7Daystraining Program on Go-Kart Design and Development

7DaysTraining Program on Go-kart Design and Development

Day 1 Topics

•Introduction to “Automobile Engineering”

•Difference b/w super, Off Road, Sports, Race and Commercial Vehicles

•Chassis

•Goals of chassis

•Types of chassis: a) Monocoque b) Ladder-frame c) Space-frame d) Back-bone chassis

•Types of vehicles based on that

•Different “Pillars” in cars(A, B, C, D pillars)

•Concept of pillars and boxes in a sedan, SUV and hatchback.

•Rigidity and uses of different types of chassis

•Tire slip angle

•Tire mechanism

•Tire nomenclature

•Cornering stiffness

•Engine working and Performance parameters

•Latest Engine Technologies CRDI, TDI, DTSiete

•Engine Specifications required for Go Kart

•Transmission

•Gear Ratio

•Transmission types and working

•Top speed calculations

•Maximum Acceleration calculations

•Time taken to achieve top speed

Day 2 Topics

•Steering mechanism

•Concept of all terms (camber / caster / king pininclination / toe angle/Mechanical Trail/Scrub radius)

•Types of steering mechanism

•Turning Equation

•Ackerman Principle

•Steering Required torque calculation

•Steering ratio

•Derivation of turning equation

•Concept of understeer and oversteer

•Concept of drifting

•Static weight distribution

•Braking mechanism

•Braking dynamics

•Designing parameters for disc brakes

•Weight Transfer in braking

•Weight Distribution

•Deceleration of Vehicle

•Stopping Distance calculations

•Stopping time calculations

Day 3 Topics

•Introduction to CAD designing, basic use of CAD tools

•What is CAD modeling

•Introduction to CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

•2D drafting and aannotation with smart dimensions

•3D designing and 3D sketching of Go kart/ATV chassis

•3D Part modeling of ATV/Go-kart subsystems

•Standard design parameter for modeling

•Practice session of Go-kart parts modeling

•Fast modeling techniques in solid-works

•Comparison between racing and commercial car designing

•Designing tolerances in Go-kart

•Introduction to Weldments, structuralmembers and evaluation of designs

•Chassis designing of Go-kart

Day 4 Topics

•Suspension components designing with tolerance

•Chassis designing and stress analysis of each component

•Basic as well as complex surface generation

•Decaling and rendering of a vehicle

•F.E.A – stress analysis on chassis design (space frame of an ATV), front impact, side impact, roll over testing of frame.

•Designing of springs and dampers

•Designing of disc brakes

•Designing of steering rack and pinion assembly

•Finite Element Simulation of chassis

•Non Linear Simulation (Go-kart sub systems)

•Thermal Simulation(Heating component of vehicle)

•Parts Assembly( ATV/Go-kart)

•Suspension simulation

•Motion study

•Go-kart/ATV sub system assembly(suspension/chassis/engine/brakes/driver seat)

•Vehicle fabrication steps and techniques

•Skeching on drawing sheet

Day 5 Topics

•Machinery introduction with precautions

•Bending of chassis primary member

•Fixtures mounting

•Primary members profile making

•Cutting and grinding of chassis members

•Welding of chassis members

•Braking parts introduction with specifications

•Baking system installation

•Steering components overview

•Steering system installation

Day 6 Topics

•Drive train installation

•Engine mounting

•Rear axle installation

•Power transmission unit installation

•Brake bleeding

•Kill switch installation

•Engine tuning

•Power-train adjustments

•Pedal assembly and tuning

•Seat fixing

•Body bumpers installation

•Steering alignments testing

•Belly-pan mountings and assembly

•Paint on primary members

Day 7 Topics

•Tire pressure calibration

•Acceleration test

•Brake test

•Cornering ability test

•After complete fabrication, participants will do rigorous testing of the Go-kartand will optimize it’s performance

•Vehicle endurance testing

•Quiz for certificate of appreciation

•Orientation session on "Scope in Automotive Sector"

•Career guidance program

•Competition of fastest disassembly of Go-kart

Fees: 5500/- per participant including course kit and 18% GST