where v is the car’s velocity and ρ is the radius of the smallest radius turn on the Shell Eco Marathon course. Using the equation we then found the tangential force on the bearing. Using the car’s weight and an impact loading factor of 3, we found the vertical force on the bearing by using equation 5.4c.
………………………………Eqn. 5.4c
where Ftis the tangential force and Fr is the vertical force resulting from the car’s weight and impact loading, we calculated the equivalent force for the bearings which helped us confirm that the bearing we chose was strong enough. A picture of our hub assembly can be seen in Figure 5.4b.
……………………………………………..………Eqn. 5.4b
we then found the tangential force on the bearing. Using the car’s weight and an impact loading factor of 3, we found the vertical force on the bearing by using equation 5.4c.
………………………………Eqn. 5.4c