Verification of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) in Optimization of Chassis for Tricycle

Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) has been an important tool in the process of automotive product development. Chassis of the automobile are subjected to excitations from the road conditions and due to engine operations during their life cycle. While designing this component, it should be ensured that it with stand the random vibration loads for the life cycle of the vehicle. The chassis was modelled in solid works and analyzed in ANSYS14.0 where it was subjected to vibration. The behaviors of structural steel, Mild steel, Cast iron gray, Aluminum alloy and Magnesium alloy were investigated under the same conditions. Cast iron gray were found to be the most suitable with maximum deformation of 0.10988m, maximum stress of 9.2398GPa and with least frequency of vibration of 53.961Hz.