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 Specs • Powertrain • 250cc gas engine • Chassis • Tubular Space-Frame • Composite Components • Performance • Top Speed: 120 kph • 0-100kph: <4 s • Cornering: 1.5g
Carleton Formula Student Program Objectives • Learn Engineering Project Life Cycle • Develop Team Work • Learn about Business - Project Realities • Take Responsibility
Carleton Formula Student Design Cycle
Carleton Formula Student Vehicle Life Cycle • RR14: Testing • RR15: Manufacturing • RR16: Design
Carleton Formula Student Project Team
Carleton Formula Student Chassis – Tubular Steel
Carleton Formula Student Composite Tub
Carleton Formula Student Weight • 2014 <350lbs • 2015 <325lbs
Carleton Formula Student Tires
Carleton Formula Student
Carleton Formula Student
Carleton Formula Student Future Directions • Technology • Flexures • Electric Powertrain • Value Engineering • Composites • Chassis • Suspension • Drive shafts • Control Systems • Conservation/Performance • Fly By Wire Control
Carleton Formula Student 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!
Carleton Formula Student Questions?
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