1. ODU Formula SAE MAE 435 Midterm Report
3/19/13

3. Introduction Charles Pearson
The 2013 Michigan FSAE Competition
Competition Scoring:
Static Events
o Design Report
o Cost Report
o Presentation
Dynamic Events
o Acceleration
o Skidpad
o Autocross
o Endurance

4. Problem Statement Stephen Christiansen
Design and fabricate a competitive car while keeping in compliance of the FSAE rules. These are some of the key concepts for the competition:
Strength
Weight
Safety
Assembly
Expense
Innovation

5. Aerodynamics Team Christopher Caulkins
Designed and fabricated side-pod mold
A reversible female mold was used
4 ply of fiberglass under structural foam supports with additional 4 ply fiberglass will be used to provide a lightweight rigid side-pod

6. Aerodynamics Team Kevin Kelly
Designed and fabricated nose cone mold
Mixed 2-part expanding foam
Used rectangular box for mold
Large portions carved away
Rasp/file to refine curves

7. Aerodynamics Team Aaron Hopkins
Designed and fabricated flat body panels using an advanced vacuum bagging technique
4 ply fiberglass was used for body panels
10 ply fiberglass was used for underbody panels
Female molds were used to allow smooth finish on outside

8. Chassis Team Andrew Myers
1" Chromolly Steel tube frame
Double wishbone suspension
with adjustable camber, toe,
and caster angle.
Coil over Penske shocks
Custom Aluminum rockers
Motion ratios: Front 1:1 Rear 1:1.25
Front & rear uprights and spindles
Stock Wilwood brakes with custom
laser cut rotors

9. Chassis Team Thomas Guglielmo
Fabricated rear control arms
Added Anti-penetration bars for
driver safety
Fabricated front & rear rockers
Attached front push rods
Mounted shocks and springs
Assembled steering linkage
Designed pedal assembly

10. Chassis Team Kamod Gautam
Help install different fabricated components to the chassis.
Prepare cost report for the chassis.
Put measurements into SolidWorks.
Up-to-date with attenuator report, design spec sheet, and cost report

11. Powertrain Team Andrew Rowe
Fuel map from 2012 car improved
Increased performance and efficiency
This provides a baseline
to be used on this car
Will need minor update when applied to new car