STATIC ANALYSIS OF PULSAR 180 BIKE FRAME MADE UP OF AL 6063

Objectives of the following paper is to study the performance improvement in vehicle balance and improved fuel efficiency of the automobile by replacing the existing mild steel chassis of the BAJAJ PULSAR by Aluminum alloy 6063. Chassis acts as a main structural component in vehicle and provides casing for parts like engine, gear box etc. It contributes around 15% in the total vehicle weight hence it is significant that improvement in the design of the chassis will provide good balancing and improved fuel efficiency. The parts are developed with Computer Aided Design software (CATIA) & analysis is done using Hypermesh & ANSYS software Analysis is done under static loading conditions. The study was done under loads of fuel tank, engine assembly, load of rider & pillion. From this proposed study, it is expected that the chassis with alternate material is performing better without disturbing strength of chassis with the satisfactory amount of weight reduction in it which will lead to better fuel efficiency.