University of Alabama Formula SAE 2005 College of Engineering Briefing January 31 st, 2005

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Formula SAE  Collegiate Design Series  Rules & Regulations  Benefits: – Students (experience, course credit, networking, jobs!) – University (recruitment, exposure, placement) – Industry (recruiting pool, advertisement, training)

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation UA ’ s Past  2001 Competition – 3 student team – Finished competition – 125 th of 132 teams – Limited documentation – Icon status

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation UA ’ s Past  2004 Competition – 15 student team – 129 th of 140 teams – Motor failure – More concerted Jan – May effort – Recorded design notes – Effectively Rookie Team cont’d

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design  Complete Re-design – Early Start. More People. – Increased reliability – Significant size/weight reduction – Increase in simplicity, decrease in confusion (KISS)

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design  Complete Re-design – Full solid modeling in AutoCAD – ANSYS used in design analysis Chassis Uprights Drivetrain – Suspension development – Engine development program cont’d

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation 2005 Design

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Status  Rolling Chassis Complete – Fall ME490/Volunteers – Chassis/Suspension Development  Competition Team Schedule* – Spring ME490/Volunteers – Engine/Controls Development – Testing/Optimization/Training

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Status

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Needs  Annual Costs: – Consumables (tools, welding supplies, hardware) $2,000 – Competition Costs (registration, hotel and travel) $4,000 – Public Relations (printing, advertisement, etc) $1,500 – Vehicle Components (metal, engine, suspension, wheels, tires, drivetrain, controls, ECU) $15,000 -> $18,000

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Needs  Fixed Costs: (one-time) – Shop Storage (Cabinets, Workbenches) $4,000 – Shop Equipment (Scales, Computer, Bender) $10,000 – Shop Tools (Specialized Tools) $8,000 – Practice Equipment (Timing, DAQ, Cones) $5,000 – Competition Equipment (Trailer/Setup Equip) $4,000 cont’d

February 14thCOE Briefing Presentation Needs  Manpower: – Shop Storage (Cabinets, Workbenches) $4,000 – Shop Equipment (Scales, Computer, Bender) $10,000 – Shop Tools (Specialized Tools) $8,000 – Practice Equipment (Timing, DAQ, Cones) $5,000 – Competition Equipment (Trailer/Setup Equip) $4,000 cont’d