Carleton Formula Student

Formula Student

Overview for 2014-2015

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What is Formula Student?

• Engineering Program

• Design, Build, Test and Compete

• International Design Competition

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Vehicle Specs • Powertrain

• 250cc gas engine

• Chassis

• Tubular Space-Frame

• Composite Components

• Performance

• Top Speed: 120 kph

• 0-100kph: <4 s

• Cornering: 1.5g

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Program Objectives

• Learn Engineering Project Life Cycle

• Develop Team Work

• Learn about Business - Project Realities

• Take Responsibility

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Design Cycle

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Vehicle Life Cycle

• RR14: Testing

• RR15: Manufacturing

• RR16: Design

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Project Team

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Chassis – Tubular Steel

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Composite

Tub

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Weight

• 2014 <350lbs

• 2015 <325lbs

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Tires

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Future Directions

• Technology

• Flexures

• Electric Powertrain

• Value Engineering

• Composites

• Chassis

• Suspension

• Drive shafts

• Control Systems

• Conservation/Performance

• Fly By Wire Control

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Expectations • Design/Manufacturing/Testing

• Meet Customer Requirements

• Use Creativity

• Prepare Reports

• Specification Report

• Design Report

• Manufacturing Report

• Effort/Commitment

• Attend All Project Meetings

• Vehicle design/build = significant effort!

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Questions?