Structural Chassis Designer

for
University of Toronto Super Mileage Team

for
University of Toronto Super Mileage Team

As the Senior Structural Designer for UofT's first Hydrogen Fuel cell vehicle, I spearheaded a team of 5 in designing and testing the urban concept chassis. I conducted extensive research and analysis of existing urban concept vehicles, allowing me to gain valuable insights into prevailing design trends and best practices. Drawing from this knowledge, I developed a candidate design composed of Mild steel that adhered to the competition rulesets while also embracing innovative and efficient design principles.

Iterations

Driven by the objective to optimize performance and minimize weight, I performed 27+ iterations to identify the most optimum material. Steel was then replaced by Aluminum bars chassis and carbon fiber base that led to an astounding 74% reduction in the total mass of the chassis, significantly enhancing the vehicle's overall performance and efficiency. A safety factor of around 2.3 (1.5 - 2.5 is considered an industry standard) ensured the chassis surpassed industry standards, providing an ample safety margin for the vehicle's operation