Diseño y construcción de un vehiculo tipo GO – KART con estructura tubular.

Abstract

This project was carried out under the regulations of the (CIK/FIA) international automobile federation for the construction of Go Karts, which tells us that a Go kart is a tubular one-man vehicle that must be driven by an engine and must not have suspension. The first step to start the project was to design a tubular chassis of a competition Go kart, to later build the desired structure, with modifications that help to strengthen it using the SOLID WORKS program, taking into account the parameters required by the FIA regulations. Construction began by subjecting the structure to various stresses such as torsion and strapping, in this way we found the deficiencies of the chassis structure for this project. Once the study was completed, it was possible to make modifications to the tubular structures, and it was determined which material could be used. Then, tubes that would serve as reinforcement were bent according to the result of the design, they were joined with MIG welding points, the welding process is done with the lowest possible amperage to avoid damage to the material that make up the chassis. The frame was reinforced vertically and horizontally. Once the structure was built, we proceeded to design the bodywork in SOLID WORKS, this was created based on an aerodynamic study, the bodywork was made of plastic and fiberglass. The various components were prepared to be installed, such as the tray, seat, pedals, steering system, engine, axles and tires. Continuing the development of the work, we reached the last phase in which the entire structure was prepared for painting, painted and finally checked that all the mechanical and structural elements are in perfect condition and work properly to avoid any type of accident.