• Mr. Dhammadip A. Kamble
• Prof. Dr.A.P. Tadmalle

The work presents the analysis of a low loader chassis for the transportation of heavy loads, especially with respect to strength and weight reduction. The existing model of the chassis was analyzed by using FEM and it then modified. Four iterations of the chassis were prepared. This work focuses on the FEM analysis in the design of the chassis where highest stresses were located. A design solution for a chassis, a schematic image of a I type central beam, a design solution for maximum load carrying capacity , geometrical models of optimized frame with different boundary conditions, stress distributions in a non-extended and extended chassis frame model, a section of the rear part of the frame with stiffener plates to with stand and increase load caring capacity, stress distribution in the front part of the chassis frame, single and double supporting rib, side wall supporting plate and stress distribution after the use of various plates and one supporting rib, stress distribution after the employment of plates and two supporting ribs, stress distribution in the alternative finally optimized design, Fabrication details and experimental validation with scale down model are presented in the work

Low loader chassis, Stress distribution, FEM, Experimental validation.

"Analysis of Low Loader Chassis, Its Prototype Testing and Design Modification for Weight Reduction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no.373-377, February-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAE06086.pdf

"Analysis of Low Loader Chassis, Its Prototype Testing and Design Modification for Weight Reduction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no. pp373-377, February-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRAE06086.pdf