ODU Formula SAE MAE 435 Midterm Report 3/19/13

Introduction Charles Pearson The 2013 Michigan FSAE Competition Competition Scoring: Static Events o Design Report o Cost Report o Presentation Dynamic Events o Acceleration o Skidpad o Autocross o Endurance

Problem Statement Stephen Christiansen Design and fabricate a competitive car while keeping in compliance of the FSAE rules. These are some of the key concepts for the competition: Strength Weight Safety Assembly Expense Innovation

Aerodynamics Team Christopher Caulkins Designed and fabricated side-pod mold A reversible female mold was used 4 ply of fiberglass under structural foam supports with additional 4 ply fiberglass will be used to provide a lightweight rigid side-pod

Aerodynamics Team Kevin Kelly Designed and fabricated nose cone mold Mixed 2-part expanding foam Used rectangular box for mold Large portions carved away Rasp/file to refine curves

Aerodynamics Team Aaron Hopkins Designed and fabricated flat body panels using an advanced vacuum bagging technique 4 ply fiberglass was used for body panels 10 ply fiberglass was used for underbody panels Female molds were used to allow smooth finish on outside

Chassis Team Andrew Myers 1" Chromolly Steel tube frame Double wishbone suspension with adjustable camber, toe, and caster angle. Coil over Penske shocks Custom Aluminum rockers Motion ratios: Front 1:1 Rear 1:1.25 Front & rear uprights and spindles Stock Wilwood brakes with custom laser cut rotors

Chassis Team Thomas Guglielmo Fabricated rear control arms Added Anti-penetration bars for driver safety Fabricated front & rear rockers Attached front push rods Mounted shocks and springs Assembled steering linkage Designed pedal assembly

Chassis Team Kamod Gautam Help install different fabricated components to the chassis. Prepare cost report for the chassis. Put measurements into SolidWorks. Up-to-date with attenuator report, design spec sheet, and cost report

Powertrain Team Andrew Rowe Fuel map from 2012 car improved Increased performance and efficiency This provides a baseline to be used on this car Will need minor update when applied to new car