Suspension Arm Analysis

The analyses of the suspension arms find the correct dimensions to withstand the forces that would be applied when being dropped from a height of two feet and running into a wall at top speed.

The first analysis finds how wide the sides of the suspension arm need to be to withstand the force of hitting a wall at full speed (203N). The shear stress is used to find the dimension.

The second analysis finds how thick the pieces need to be to withstand the force of being dropped from a height of two feet (79N). This problem focuses on the shear stress of the suspension arm.

The third analysis finds how thick the suspension arm needs to be to withstand the force of 100N on one tire. This analysis includes bending stress and assumes the shock absorbs nothing.