RIT FSAE Vehicle Dynamics System - P07221
The Vehicle Dynamics Senior Design Project stemmed from the desire of the RIT Formula SAE Racing Team to improve
the design and performance of their open-wheel styled vehicle. This project expands upon the Data Acquisition Senior
Design Team’s work by utilizing vehicle test data to provide a correlated vehicle model using CarSim software. This
computer program will be used by the Formula SAE Racing Team to simulate tuning and vehicle design changes;
expediting design evolution. Additional features provided by this project are a more organized method of testing, a
system of data analysis, a test stand for organization of test day equipment, and a vehicle dynamics database to
organize vehicle data and analysis tools.
Data Acquisition System Test Stand
Simulation Software Analysis System
Vehicle Dynamics Database Team Members
Main Features:
• Correlated Model for F13
• Simulates Vehicle Performance
• Live Animations
• Easy Tuning Changes
• Exportable Data
Special Thanks To: RIT FSAE Racing Team, KGCOE, Anupam Sharma, Phil Mather, & Dr. Alan Nye
Custom TrackMaster View Screenshot
CarSim Skidpad Animation Screenshot
CarSim Tire Data Screenshot
List of Correlated Parameters
Project Manager:
. Laurie Underhill (In car)
(From Left to Right)
Test/Analysis Engineer:
. Nicholas Tryt
Analysis/Simulation Engineer:
. Kyle Burmester Test
Engineer: .
. Anthony Capobianco
Design Engineer:
. Franklin DiBartolomeo,
Process Control Coordinator:
. Sean Carmody
Design Engineer:
. Todd Mangiagli
Main Features:
• Power Inverter
• Removable Tool Box
• Large Working Surface
• Pneumatic Casters
• Locking Cabinets/Tool Box
Main Features:
• User Friendly Navigation
• Button/Worksheet Insertion Tool
• Button/Worksheet Deletion Tool
• Organizes Test Data
• Hyperlinked Files
• Vehicle Setup Procedures
• Course Records
• CarSim Help Files
• Tuning Suggestions
Purpose:
Provide a user friendly, flexible and
easily expandable method of
organizing test data and analysis
tools.
Purpose:
Create a correlated vehicle model that can be
used to make tuning and design decisions for
current and future vehicles using the RIT
FSAE Racing Team’s F13 race car.
Main Features:
• Custom TrackMaster Templates for
. Acceleration, Autocross, & Skidpad Testing.
• Graphical Visualization of Recorded Data
• Easy Data Export to Microsoft Excel
Purpose:
Provide an interface with the DAQ for rapid data
analysis and driver feedback.
F13 DAQ (Top & Bottom), Linear Potentiometers (Middle)
Finished Test Stand
Finite Element Analysis of Test Stand Frame
Purpose:
Organize testing supplies while maintaining
transportability to and from test locations.
Purpose:
To record test data taken
from the various vehicle
sensors during testing.
Model Correlation Purpose: To have a reliable simulated model that allows
for tuning and design changes of future cars.
Main Features:
• Track Map Generator
• Correlation Tool Created in Microsoft
. Excel
• Automatic Plotting & Comparison of
. Data
• Verification of CarSim Model Excel Plot of Clockwise Skidpad Corner Weights
Excel Track Map Generator
Testing
Purpose: Utilize the data acquisition system to acquire
actual vehicle performance data from the F13
race car.
Main Features:
• Small & Large Skidpad Runs
• Acceleration & Braking Tests
• Used Pyrometer & Durometer
• Optimized Course Setup
• Followed a Set Procedure to Maximize
. Efficiency Kyle and Laurie logging data during testing
Clockwise Skidpad Testing
DAQ Sensors
• Brake Bias - Line Pressure Sensors (Front/Rear)
• 3 Axis Accelerometer – Long/Lateral/Vertical G’s
• Yaw Rate – Gyroscope
• Steering Wheel Angle - String-Potentiometer
• Ride Height - Linear Potentiometer
• Corner Weights - Strain Gages
• Wheel Speeds - Hall Effect Sensors
• Engine Speed, TP, Air/Fuel Ratio, MAP - ECU
Main Features:
General DAQ
• 24 Analog Channels
• 5 Digital Channels
• 20 Minute Logging Card