Suspension

The suspension system is designed to maintain the tire’s contact patch with the road in the optimal position during steady-state and transient conditions. The suspension must absorb bumps in the road to allow the sprung mass (chassis, driver, engine, etc.), which is the components supported by the springs, to actuate under accelerations. The suspension geometry controls the motion relative motion between the wheel and the unsprung mass, which are the components of the vehicle not supported by the springs (wheel, upright, hub, caliper, etc.), and the sprung mass, and allows the force to be transferred between them. 

Zheer Seyan
Suspension Lead

Dallas Formula Racing has given me the opportunity to develop my skills as a young engineer while keeping my passion for motorsports alive. Experiencing the engineering design process through hands-on work is one of the most exciting aspects of this team and something I can apply elsewhere and into the future. I have grown a lot through the help of mentors and challenging projects, and I hope to continue this cycle for many passionate engineers.

Contact Me

Email: zjs210000@utdallas.edu

Skills

Solidworks (CAD)
Kinematic analysis
FEA, fatigue, buckling analysis
Communication
Project management

New Members

The suspension team has one main objective which is to make the car handle and perform as best as possible. Formula SAE tracks consist of almost 80% corners and turns so the performance comes from mechanical grip. Our goal is to get the most out of our tires as possible. Our goal for new team members is to teach them as much as we can so we can make this happen as a team.