Structure and Suspension for Chicago Hyperloop Pod
Team Members Heading link
- Neydy Bucio
- Pedro Fernandez
- Edward Hernandez
- Rafal Klecha
- Aylin Lara
- Orlando Meraz
Project Description Heading link
Hyperloop is currently being developed as a new form of transportation for passengers and can drastically reduce the time for in-state travel and reduce society’s carbon footprint. This project aims to design a structure and suspension system for the University of Illinois Chicago’s Hyperloop team. We achieved this by working in conjunction with the Linear Induction Motor (LIM) and the Braking and Controls teams to complete the design of the Hyperloop pod. In addition to working with these two teams, we considered the cost and time it would take to manufacture the Hyperloop pod according to the SpaceX competition rules. To ensure a working model, the team utilized SolidWorks and ANSYS for the Computer-Aided Designs (CAD) and simulations. With the completion of this project, the team will contribute to the revolutionizing of the new form of transportation by bringing awareness of the technology to the greater Chicagoland area. This will serve as a foundation for Chicago Hyperloop members in the future.