Geometry Optimization and Validation for a Front Suspension Assembly of a Formula Hybrid Car

Abstract

Formula Student, through its various declinations like Formula Hybrid, is a staple of the undergraduate engineering experience at all major universities, and it has been shown to greatly improve the quality of work of those that take part in it. Because of this, the goal of this project is to create a strong foundation, in the form of a fully designed, optimized, and validated front suspension assembly, from which a Harvard SEAS Formula Hybrid car will be developed. The overarching objective is to develop a subsystem capable of meeting the performance and reliability requirements of the competition, but attention will also be given to the level of complexity required to integrate it in a future car, ensuring that it is attainable for a first-time team with little to no prior knowledge on Formula-style vehicle development, so that a full built can be taken to competition in by 2026.