[Kartbuilding] information

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Adam,

There are a lot of factors which must be taken into account when choosing 
wall thickness for a chassis. There are stress tests one can do using CAD 
software (SolidWorks etc.).

>From experience however, a wall thickness of 3mm for RHS (Rectangular 
Hollow Section) will suffice for a typical chassis. If the chassis needs 
to be stronger, generally more supports and braces are added (as opposed 
to changing wall thickness of the RHS).

Best of luck,
-steve


On Fri, 21 Nov 2008, 30024685 wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am an engineering student at Southdown's college. I am making a go
> kart chassis for my project this year, the chassis will be designed to
> take a petrol engine. I have already checked your site for my research
> and would like some advice on the chassis. I would like to know what
> would be the best wall thickness if the go kart chassis is made out of
> 25mm square box section. I would appreciate it if you try and reply ASAP
> because I am on a deadline for this project.
>
> Yours Sincerely
> Adam Wickham