1. MAE 435 Progress Report 28 March 2016
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MAE 435 Progress Report
28 March 2016
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2. Vehicle Status
Vehicle is fully assembled and operational , minus aerodynamic package
Vehicle Testing began two weeks ago
Multiple tests performed and data collected (Brake test, Sound test, Oil pressure analysis, ect)
Vehicle data is being analyzed in order to ensure proper vehicle tuning and further subsystem development
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3. Gantt Chart
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4. Aerodynamic System Diffuser has been laid in carbon fiber
Tip of three piece nose cone has been laid in carbon fiber
Additional nose cone molds will be laid in carbon fiber
this coming week.
Diffuser has been laid in carbon fiber and is being final sanded and straightened in preparation for painting and mounting.
Tip of 3 piece nose cone has been laid in carbon fiber (if someone wants to snap a quick pic of it to add to slide show)
Other 2 molds are being finished and should be laid in carbon fiber this coming week.
Attached are pictures of the "hood" mold, nosecone under tray mold, nose cone tip mold, and sanded diffuser.
That's were I'm at right now, text me if you have any other questions or if you need anything else.
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5. Suspension All suspension components fabricated and mounted on vehicle
Vehicle alignment and camber adjustment completed prior to testing
Suspension components recorded on video during testing for visual analysis
(Rear Right Suspension)
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6. Brake System Front brake assemblies installed and operational
Deceleration test complete for front brakes alone
Rear brake assembly still remains to be installed
Brake pressure sensors remain to be installed
(Front Brake Assy)
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7. Oiling System Oil system has been fully fabricated
Fully operational with exception of the oil cooler
Calibrated oil pressure sensor and began logging data
(MoTeC Data Acquisition)
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8. Cooling System
Fabrication of all main cooling system components has been completed
Radiator was tested and repaired by Beach Radiator
Coolant lines were run and cut to length
Hard coolant lines were fabricated and installed
Cooling system and fans tested
Thermostat housing failure
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9. Exhaust System
Exhaust was mounted along with oxygen sensor for data readings.
A fixed mounting location was established to reduce vibration from the muffler.
Sound test completed – 113 decibels
(Header and Muffler Assy)
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10. Drivetrain
All drivetrain components fabricated and installed on vehicle
Drivetrain components tested in both static and dynamic events
Rear axles removed after testing and inspected
(Chain Tensioner)
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11. Cost Report Hard Reviewing all sub groups of Cost Report with advisor
Finalized Version of entire document due 3/29
Document postmarked and submitted
electronically by April 1st
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12. Future Work Repair failures incurred during testing
Collect data for all subgroups
Continued Vehicle Testing locally
Engine Dynamometer testing at TCC
Dynamic racing simulation at VIR
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