David Beneke Consulting was commissioned by a Private Client, to undertake a finite element analysis (FEA) of the front, side and rear mounts that support an EV motor within a Lotus Elise road going vehicle. The purpose of the FEA was to determine the calculated fatigue life of these EV motor mounts.
Automotive
Our experience in automative work extends both into motorsport and road going vehicles. In
motorsport where minimizing mass is of primary importance , our finite element analysis methods are focused on optimizing material usage. For every day road vehicles however, longevity of design takes centre stage in which case stress based fatigue assessments are required.
Case Studies
CARBON FIBRE RACE CAR UNDERTRAY
David Beneke Consulting assisted David Stelzer to analyse and optimise a carbon fibre undertray for his 2005 Subaru STi time attack race car. The undertray which is attached to the underside of the car plays an important role in that it assists in providing down force and therefore enhanced grip. Finite element analysis was used in particular as a means of being able to minimise the mass of the undertray, reduce production cost and assist in maximising the performance of the vehicle.
