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Research & review articles are invited for publication in September 2026 (Vol. 28, Issue 3) || Submission: up to 28th September || Editorial decision: within 48 hrs.

Modeling and simulation analysis of racing Go-kart-The brake system

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Ihe G.C 1, Okuma S.O 2, * and Didigwu C.G 1

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria.
 
Research Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2022, 13(01), 030–037.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2022.13.1.0174
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2022.13.1.0174
Received on 08 September 2022; revised on 11 October 2022; accepted on 14 October 2022
 
Go-karts are a type of minicar that are used for racing and other types of leisure racing. There are extremely popular in countries that have an industrialized economy, and their popularity is quickly growing in countries that are still developing their economies. The performance of the vehicle is determined by a number of factors, the most important of which are the engine, the transmission, the chassis, and the braking system which serves as the lifeline of the vehicle. Even though there is no suspension or differentials, the chassis is nevertheless very flexible, so it can handle corners and dips just well. This Go-kart is driven by a Yamaha Vino Automatic Petrol 2-Stroke Engine, which is capable of producing around 4.1 kilowatts of power at 9018 revolutions per minute. Slick tires and a hydraulic disc brake make it easy to come to a stop in any condition, whether it's dry or wet outside. The braking system and the material qualities of its structural components receive the majority of attention throughout this research. The following information was uncovered by a static simulation analysis performed using SolidWorks: The density of the material is 7700 kg/m3, the yield strength is 6.20422e+08 N/m2, and the maximum tensile strength is 7.23826e+08 N/m2. During the course of the design phase, the best possible solution was identified. Ergonomics, safety, cost of manufacturing, and reliability are all considered.
 
Go-kart; Vibrations/stress analysis; Ergonomics; Simulation; Braking System
 
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Ihe G.C, Okuma S.O and Didigwu C.G. Modeling and simulation analysis of racing Go-kart-The brake system. Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2022, 13(1), 030-037. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gjeta.2022.13.1.0174

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