Monocoque - Revision history

SpookySimon: un-orphaning composite

2022-03-30T14:15:25Z

un-orphaning composite

Toaster at 23:42, 19 May 2020

2020-05-19T23:42:51Z

Freddie at 19:22, 17 May 2020

2020-05-17T19:22:48Z

Rocher: Added some parts to intro and analysis

2020-05-17T02:47:43Z

Added some parts to intro and analysis

Rocher: /* Manufacturing */

2020-05-17T01:53:32Z

Manufacturing

Rocher at 20:35, 16 May 2020

2020-05-16T20:35:19Z

Toaster at 19:39, 16 May 2020

2020-05-16T19:39:27Z

Rocher at 19:26, 16 May 2020

2020-05-16T19:26:07Z

Rocher at 16:27, 16 May 2020

2020-05-16T16:27:51Z

Toaster at 11:21, 15 May 2020

2020-05-15T11:21:58Z

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−	A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance and manufacturing benefits if done properly.	+	A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a [[composite\| composite material]] (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance and manufacturing benefits if done properly.

	A monocoque chassis should be worked towards in increments and is not recommended to have as a chassis without proper validation or manufacturing resources. A general practice is to start with a tube frame design which meets FSAE rules and design requirements of the team, and then to add shear panels for the body. Once a team as proper experience and understanding of the chassis, they can attempt a monocoque.		A monocoque chassis should be worked towards in increments and is not recommended to have as a chassis without proper validation or manufacturing resources. A general practice is to start with a tube frame design which meets FSAE rules and design requirements of the team, and then to add shear panels for the body. Once a team as proper experience and understanding of the chassis, they can attempt a monocoque.

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 A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance and manufacturing benefits if done properly.
 A monocoque chassis should be worked towards in increments and is not recommended to have as a chassis without proper validation or manufacturing resources. A general practice is to start with a tube frame design which meets FSAE rules and design requirements of the team, and then to add shear panels for the body. Once a team as proper experience and understanding of the chassis, they can attempt a monocoque.
-=Design=
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-=Manufacturing <br />=
+==Manufacturing==
 Separate page on Composite manufacturing
-=Analysis=
+==Analysis==
-====Longitudinal Torsion====
+===Longitudinal Torsion===
 Consider the monocoque as a cylinder with with cutouts.
 [[File:Longitudinal Torsion.PNG|250px|right|middle|thumb|Simpilifed Longitudinal Torsion Model]]
 ===Vertical Bending===
 [[File:Vertical Bending.PNG|250px|right|middle|thumb|Simplified Vertical Bending Model]]

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−	A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance benefits if done properly.	+	A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer\|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance and manufacturing benefits if done properly.

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-A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer|GFRP]]).
+A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as [[Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer|CFRP]] or [[Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer|GFRP]]).Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance benefits if done properly.
+A monocoque chassis should be worked towards in increments and is not recommended to have as a chassis without proper validation or manufacturing resources. A general practice is to start with a tube frame design which meets FSAE rules and design requirements of the team, and then to add shear panels for the body. Once a team as proper experience and understanding of the chassis, they can attempt a monocoque.
 =Design=
 =Manufacturing <br />=
 Separate page on Composite manufacturing
 =Analysis=
 ====Longitudinal Torsion====
 Consider the monocoque as a cylinder with with cutouts.
 ====Vertical Bending====
-====Localized Bending====
+====Lateral Bending====
+[[File:Lateral Bending.PNG|250px|right|middle|thumb|Simplified Lateral Bending Model]]
 ==Simulation==
 Throw it in ansys acp. Hit send
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 ==Physical==
+==Notable Monocoque Designs==
+====McGill Formula Electric 2019====
 [[Category:Chassis]]

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 =Manufacturing <br />=
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 Separate page on Composite manufacturing
 =Analysis=

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+Generally this design is seen as more challenging compared to a tube frame, but can have considerable performance benefits if done properly.
 {{Main|Molds}}Please stop yelling
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 Separate page on Composite manufacturing

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	A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as CFRP or GFRP).		A monocoque is a fully enclosed structural chassis where the loads are supported by the skin. This could be done by either folding a sheet material (such as aluminum sandwich or sheet metal) or manufacturing components with molding a material (such as CFRP or GFRP).
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