Static Structural Analysis of Frame of an Commercial Autorickshaw to Reduce Accidental Damage Using Ansys

Abstract

This research deals with the reduction of crash injuries occurred in the motorised autorickshaw. One of the easiest means of transportation is travelling in an autorickshaw in India. It is cheap, affordable, and can carry up to 3-6 passengers depending on manufacturer. The focuses of crash analysis in the present research are material properties, frame or superstructure and area of impact. Instead of cast iron if carbon steel is used, the strength characteristics of frame increases. The strength to weight ratio of carbon steel is higher. The frame is designed in such a way that the members experience minimum stress and have minimum deformation. Members are kept in the roof so that the members can withstand side impact and the rear impact that will cause minimum damage to the passenger compartment. For frontal impact, a horizontal member is provided to absorb frontal impact force. The main focus of this project is passengers? and driver?s safety.