Optimization and Effects of Suspension Parameter on Front Suspension of SAE Baja Vehicle using ADAMS

Abstract

The main objective of a SAE Baja competition is to design and manufacture a sturdy ,versatile ,safe and maneuverable car for off-road application .The car should be designed with certain constraints from the rule book for its safety and they are optimized through various iteration and analysis to produce the best possible design .Suspension system is one of the most important because the design of the suspension determines the handling ,ride comfort ,load transfer ,Dynamic performance during braking, cornering ,straight line acceleration and safety of the vehicle.