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Intermediate | Mentor Review | Certified

Design & Development of Go Kart

Develop a structured understanding of go-kart design, chassis, steering, braking, ergonomics, fabrication planning, and review readiness.

Design & Development of Go Kart
Duration4 days
Sessions6 sessions
Access75 days
FeeINR 1,500

What you will learn

Vehicle architecture, chassis design, steering, braking, ergonomics, drivetrain, fabrication planning, documentation, and design review.

Outcome

Develop a structured understanding of go-kart design, chassis, steering, braking, ergonomics, fabrication planning, and review readiness.

Completion rule

85% watch completion and mentor-reviewed design note.

Session plan

Day 1
Introduction to GKDC

GKDC Rulebook, Static & Dynamic Events, Cost Documents, Design Spec Sheet, EDR, SPC, Major Changes in GKDC Rulebook, Percy for Design, Getting Started, A Step Closer to Technical Development

135 min
Day 2
Sales Pitch Challenge

Introduction to Sales Pitch Challenge, Scoring Stages, Commercial Proposal, Quotation

2 hr
Day 3
Driver Sitting Posture

Driver Sitting Posture, DSS, DFMEA, DVP, DR, EDR, Testing Report, Technical Inspection

2 hr
Day 4
Rulebook Discussion

GKDC Rulebook, Major Changes in GKDC, Design for Dynamic Events, Working Systems of Kart (EV/CV), Rough Layout of Kart, Rulebook Compliance, Setting your Goals Right.

140 min
Day 5
Loads on Wheels

Static Load Distribution, Center of Gravity, Lateral Load Transfer

2 hr
Day 6
Steering Geometry

Steering Geometry, Terms Associated with Steering, Steering Design, Steering Effort, Ackerman Steering Geometry, Ackerman Percentage

2 hr