Design, Development and Analysis of the Roll Cage for All – Terrain Vehicle

Abstract

We have tried to design an all terrain vehicle that meets SAE INDIA standards and is also cost effective at the same time. In the present investigation, the performance of ATV roll cage is studied against crashes that can be encounter in the real life scenario and its consequences on the individual components. The roll cage structure which must be designed to ensure the safety of the driver while not compromising the ergonomics. The roll cage not only forms the structural base but also a 3-D shell surrounding the occupant which protects the occupant in case of impact and roll over incidents. The roll cage also adds to the aesthetics of a vehicle. The design and development comprises of material selection, chassis and frame design, cross section determination, determining strength requirements of roll cage, stress analysis and simulations to test the ATV against failure using 1 Dimensional Analysi