Design, Analysis and Optimization of ATV’s Front Steering Knuckle

Authors

  • Murtaza Betma Wala Mechanical Engineering, CDGI Indore
  • Mohammed Kanchwala Mechanical Engineering, CDGI Indore
  • Vivek Jha Mechnanical Engineering, CDGI Indore
  • Prof. Shashank Singh Pawar Mechnanical Engineering, CDGI Indore

Keywords:

FEA, ANSYS, Steering knuckle, weight reduction

Abstract

The steering knuckle is one of the most important components used in automobiles to turn the front wheel
and supporting vertical weight of vehicle. In the current research steering knuckle used in BAJA ATV vehicle is
analyzed using ANSYS FEA software under static loading conditions of maximum impact. The stresses, deformation
and factor of safety are obtained from analysis. Subsequent analysis is conducted to determine the effect of reduced
thickness of knuckle on stress, deformation and factor of safety. The findings have shown that 20% weight reduction
is possible by reducing thickness of knuckle without much compromise in strength and safety factor. The CAD model
of knuckle is developed using CATIA V5 design software.

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Published

2019-11-25

How to Cite

Murtaza Betma Wala, Mohammed Kanchwala, Vivek Jha, & Prof. Shashank Singh Pawar. (2019). Design, Analysis and Optimization of ATV’s Front Steering Knuckle. International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 6(11), 18–31. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/1959

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2019): Volume: 06, Issue: 11 - November, 2019.

Section

Articles