Abstract:- The design of a go-kart chassis involves vehicle’s performance, safety, and handling  characteristics. The present work focuses on the  conceptual design, modelling, and structural analysis of  a Go-Kart chassis aimed at achieving an optimal  balance between strength, weight, and driver comfort 

using FEA software Ansys. A detailed chassis model was  developed based on ergonomic considerations and  racing standards. The design was evaluated through  FEM approach to assess stress distribution,  deformation, and factor of safety under dynamic  loading conditions. Special attention was given to  material selection, weight optimization, and ease of  manufacturing to ensure both performance efficiency  and cost-effectiveness. The results demonstrate that the  proposed chassis design meets the required safety  standards while maintaining structural integrity and  enhancing maneuverability.  

This present work not only provided a technical  framework for Go-Kart chassis design but also  emphasizes on human-centered approach prioritizing  driver comfort, safety, and real-world usability. 

In addition to structural assessment, this study  emphasizes the significance of combining engineering  analysis with practical design limitations commonly  faced in student motorsport projects and small-scale  racing vehicle development. The modelling stage  incorporated realistic loading scenarios, including  cornering forces, braking effects, and the distribution of  driver weight, to represent real operating conditions as  closely as possible. Considering these factors in the  analysis helps in understanding how the chassis  performs under repeated dynamic loads and improves  confidence in its structural reliability. Moreover, the  design approach presented in this research can act as a  useful guideline for future researchers and student  teams working on go-kart chassis development. The  study also demonstrates the advantages of simulation based design methods, which help minimize the  dependence on multiple physical prototypes and  therefore reduce development time and overall cost. By  applying systematic modelling and analysis techniques,  the research supports the development of lightweight  yet strong chassis structures. Ultimately, the work  contributes toward enhancing the performance,  durability, and practical applicability of go-kart chassis  designs used in competitive and educational motorsport  environments. 

Keywords: Go-kart chassis, structural analysis, FEA, lightweight design, ergonomics, safety.

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Abstract:- The design of a go-kart chassis involves vehicle’s performance, safety, and handling  characteristics. The present work focuses on the  conceptual design, modelling, and structural analysis of  a Go-Kart chassis aimed at achieving an optimal  balance between strength, weight, and driver comfort 

using FEA software Ansys. A detailed chassis model was  developed based on ergonomic considerations and  racing standards. The design was evaluated through  FEM approach to assess stress distribution,  deformation, and factor of safety under dynamic  loading conditions. Special attention was given to  material selection, weight optimization, and ease of  manufacturing to ensure both performance efficiency  and cost-effectiveness. The results demonstrate that the  proposed chassis design meets the required safety  standards while maintaining structural integrity and  enhancing maneuverability.  

This present work not only provided a technical  framework for Go-Kart chassis design but also  emphasizes on human-centered approach prioritizing  driver comfort, safety, and real-world usability. 

In addition to structural assessment, this study  emphasizes the significance of combining engineering  analysis with practical design limitations commonly  faced in student motorsport projects and small-scale  racing vehicle development. The modelling stage  incorporated realistic loading scenarios, including  cornering forces, braking effects, and the distribution of  driver weight, to represent real operating conditions as  closely as possible. Considering these factors in the  analysis helps in understanding how the chassis  performs under repeated dynamic loads and improves  confidence in its structural reliability. Moreover, the  design approach presented in this research can act as a  useful guideline for future researchers and student  teams working on go-kart chassis development. The  study also demonstrates the advantages of simulation based design methods, which help minimize the  dependence on multiple physical prototypes and  therefore reduce development time and overall cost. By  applying systematic modelling and analysis techniques,  the research supports the development of lightweight  yet strong chassis structures. Ultimately, the work  contributes toward enhancing the performance,  durability, and practical applicability of go-kart chassis  designs used in competitive and educational motorsport  environments. 

Keywords: Go-kart chassis, structural analysis, FEA, lightweight design, ergonomics, safety.

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