SAE Baja Senior Design Project Group Members Damon Bender, Geoffrey Hill, Christopher Maher, Alex Rodriguez, John Ross Update as of 02/09/2016

Overview Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE) hosts annual Baja style competition Rules prohibit reusing parts/designs from previous years The purpose of this project was to develop original designs for three main components of the SAE Baja vehicle to be produced and used in competition.

Competition Events Maneuverability Endurance Mud Bog Hill Climb Acceleration

Completed Work Suspension Designed Analyzed Modeled Compact/Lightweight Greatly Maneuverable Long Range of Travel Fully Adjustable Analyzed NASTRAN Modeled PATRAN

Completed Work Frame Deigned Analyzed Modeled Followed Strict SAE Rules Varying Tube Dimensions for Lightest Weight Analyzed NASTRAN Deflection Due to Max Theoretical Impact Force Theoretical Weight Modeled PATRAN Specifications for Fabrication

Completed Work Drivetrain Designed Analyzed Modeled Gear Reduction from 10 HP Engine Shafts and Keys Chain and Sprocket Selection Analyzed Force Analysis due to Torque and Loading Theoretical Deflection Modeled Inventor

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Future Work Determine Spring Constants for Suspension Compile Designs Produce Comprehensive Plans for Fabrication Purchase Material Maintain Involvement in Building Process