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K. Kishore Kumar , K. C. Chacko

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Germination and storage characteristics of the seeds of Bhesa indica, a Shola species were studied under laboratory condition. When the seeds were stored in perforated polybags for a month, the moisture content decreased from 69.41% to 58.66% and the germination per cent from 76.67% to 13.33% suggesting the highly recalcitrant nature of the seed. The elastic and leathery nature of the tegmen and the lodging nature of the seedlings due to the heaviness of the cotyledons adversely affected the survival of seedlings. Tearing open the tegmen of germinated seedlings mechanically to expose the cotyledons has improved the survival rate. Pretreatment of the seeds with a mild fungicide before sowing is advisable to control fungal infection.

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K. Kishore Kumar ¹, A. Srinath ², K. Someswara Rao ¹, K. G. V. Jayaram ¹, G.Syam Gopal ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. L. University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur - 522502, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 NOVA College of Engineering and Technology, Jupudi, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada - 541456, Andhra Pradesh, IN

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Objectives: To simulate and analyse the suspension system of formula-1 car under dynamic condition by using solid works, hyper mesh and Adams software tools. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The method followed for modelling of front and rear suspension in Solid works by considering the vehicle components allowances and constraints, by decision matrix finalized the material for suspension components. The thickness and outer dimensions are reduced for the weight reduction, for the better performance in acceleration. By using Finite element analysis with Hyper mesh software and fined the deformations and stresses. Finally, simulation is performed in ADAMS to visualize working model. Findings: Deformations and stresses were found by using Finite element analysis with Hyper mesh software. Simulation is performed in ADAMS to visualize working model.Application/Improvements: Effective suspension system for formula-1 car. Through FEA reduced the material.

Keywords

Adams, Dynamic Condition, Hyper Mesh, Simulation, Solid Works, Suspension System.

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