Design, Analysis and Optimization of Baja SAE Cars

Sarah Lynch_20319
Sarah Lynch_20319
Altair Employee
edited April 3 in Academic

Design, Analysis, and Optimization of Baja SAE Cars

Are you a member of a student team taking part in the Baja SAE competition? The following compilation of training and tutorial videos comprehensively addresses various design aspects of the student Baja Car. Each video provides a step-by-step guide for simulation, complemented by component geometry for hands-on experimentation.

 

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Overview

Quick Overview Videos on how Altair Simulation Software can be used for Baja Cars.

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Altair SimSolid for BAJA

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Altair Inspire Motion for Baja

 

Simulation-driven Design with Inspire

Tutorials on how to use Inspire for Designing Baja Vehicle components (Static Structural Analyses)*

*Note some videos for demonstration use the "faster" setting during analysis, which is more appropriate for getting general results quickly and should not generally be used to base design decisions on.  switching to the SimSolid solver in preferences is the suggested method to increase speed.

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Baja Car Frame Analysis

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Seat

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Steering Rack and Pinion

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Steering Wheel

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Differential Casing

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Primary Pulley

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Gear Train Assembly

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Secondary Pulley

 

Simulation-driven Design with SimSolid

Tutorials on how to use SimSolid for Designing Baja roll cage and Baja components.

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BAJA Car Frame Analysis

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Rear Suspension Assembly

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H Arm (part of the Rear Suspension)

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Collar (part of the Rear Suspension)

 

Simulation-driven Design with Inspire

Tutorials on how to use Inspire for Designing Baja Vehicle components (Topology and Topography Optimization)*

*Note some videos for demonstration use the "faster"  setting during analysis, which is more appropriate for getting general results quickly and should not generally be used to base design decisions on.  switching to the SimSolid solver in preferences is the suggested method to increase speed.

 

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Suspension Mounting Optimization

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Belly Pan Optimization

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Optimization of Engine Rails

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Control arm design

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Optimization of Brake Disk / Rotor

 

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Bell Crank Optimization

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Acceleration Pedal Optimization

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Gear Box Casing Optimization

 
Analysis with HyperWorks

Tutorials on how to use HyperWorks for Designing Baja roll cage and Baja Vehicle components.

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Front Impact

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Side Impact Analysis

 

 

 
 
Success Stories

Read case studies and success stories of how Baja Student Teams have used Altair Software to succeed.

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Baja Champions Team Predators Racing Design the Lightest and most Rugged Car with Altair Software

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A Competitive Edge with the Altair Hyperwoks Suite™ - Michigan Baja Racing