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Carleton Formula Student
Carleton Formula Student
What is Formula Student?
- Engineering Program
- Design, Build, Test and Compete
- International Design Competition
Formula Student Overview for 2014-2015 Carleton Formula Student - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Formula Student Overview for 2014-2015 Carleton Formula Student - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Carleton Formula Student Formula Student Overview for 2014-2015 Carleton Formula Student What is Formula Student? Engineering Program Design, Build, Test and Compete International Design Competition Carleton Formula Student Vehicle
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Vehicle Specs
- Powertrain
- 250cc gas engine
- Chassis
- Tubular Space-Frame
- Composite Components
- Performance
- Top Speed: 120 kph
- 0-100kph: <4 s
- Cornering: 1.5g
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Program Objectives
- Learn Engineering Project Life Cycle
- Develop Team Work
- Learn about Business - Project Realities
- Take Responsibility
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Design Cycle
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Vehicle Life Cycle
- RR14: Testing
- RR15: Manufacturing
- RR16: Design
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Project Team
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Chassis – Tubular Steel
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Composite Tub
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Weight
- 2014 <350lbs
- 2015 <325lbs
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Tires
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Future Directions
- Technology
- Flexures
- Electric Powertrain
- Value Engineering
- Composites
- Chassis
- Suspension
- Drive shafts
- Control Systems
- Conservation/Performance
- Fly By Wire Control
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Expectations
- Design/Manufacturing/Testing
- Meet Customer Requirements
- Use Creativity
- Prepare Reports
- Specification Report
- Design Report
- Manufacturing Report
- Effort/Commitment
- Attend All Project Meetings
- Vehicle design/build = significant effort!
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