Propuesta de un proceso de evaluación estructural no destructiva para la comparación de chasis tubulares de karting, basado en lineamientos de normas ISO

Abstract

This technical project proposes a non-destructive structural evaluation process to compare tubular kart chassis, aiming to verify whether model No. 252, from Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Cuenca), meets strength and safety requirements for competition. ISO-based tests were applied, including visual inspection, magnetic particles, liquid penetrants, industrial radiography, and ultrasound. A finite element analysis (FEA) was also conducted to assess structural behavior before and after the proposed reinforcement. Finally, a technical manual was developed as a guide for future assessments of similar chassis.