ANALYSIS OF THE REAR WHEEL SHAFT OF THE WHITE HORSE EVO 1 ELECTRIC CAR

Abstract

This research is based on the existence of vehicle conversion activities from combustion motorcycles to electricity. Several parts were replaced or customized during the conversion process. Therefore, an analysis of their quality was required to ensure that the converted vehicles were safe to drive, through a safety analysis. The purpose of this study is to analyze the forces that occur in the rear axle of the White Horse EVO 1 electric car, as well as evaluate the safety factor of the axle against static loads on the vehicle. The method used is descriptive quantitative with a field experiment approach equipped with manual calculations based on engineering mechanics. The calculation results showed that the safety factor values obtained on the left and right axes were 1.25 and 1.28 respectively. This value indicates that the shaft is in a safe condition for static use. The safety factor value obtained shows that the vehicle's wheel shaft is at the minimum limit of structural feasibility. Although the shaft is still relatively safe in static conditions, the safety factor value close to 1.0 indicates high material efficiency but with a very thin margin of safety.