Diseño y construcción de un asiento de piloto para go kart eléctrico de la carrera de Ingeniería Automotriz, fabricado de un material compuesto de matriz de poliéster y refuerzo de cabuya

Abstract

This degree work is focused on the design and construction of a seat for an electric Go-Kart belonging to the career of Automotive Engineering, Mechanics Faculty at ESPOCH. The main objective is based on the use of a material composed of polyester matrix and a natural fiber reinforcement such as cabuya, to obtain an optimal balance between strength, durability, weight and functionality through the use of unusual materials, while complying with quality standards under CIK FIA regulations. The methodology adopted to achieve the objectives began with obtaining the composite material through the lamination process, to subsequently carry out destructive tests on the material obtained, focusing particularly on the evaluation of the strength of the cabuya as a reinforcement element. These tests provided crucial information to understand the mechanical characteristics of the composite material and its reliability for the application in the construction of the seat. Next, 3D modeling was carried out using SolidWorks software, in order to capture the seat design by obtaining a detailed and accurate visualization of its geometry and dimensions. The finite element simulation of the structural behavior was carried out using ANSYS software, for which it was necessary to generate an adequate mesh of the seat and thus perform the static analysis under expected loads under conditions of use. The final stage focused on the construction of the seat using the lamination process, this phase involved the proper layering of the layers of polyester matrix and cabuya reinforcement and once completed its curing process, the final seat obtained was able to ensure its functionality in this type of sports such as Karting.