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

2. 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.

3. Competition Events Maneuverability Endurance Mud Bog Hill Climb
Acceleration

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Gantt Chart

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