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  1. Its going to be HOT. High 80s to low 90s....

    Its going to be HOT. High 80s to low 90s. However, it always feels hotter than that in Fontona. (edit: Damn you Aaron! You got to it first!) http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
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    I would suspect that engine vibration may only...

    I would suspect that engine vibration may only cause fatigue failures for small bracketry or electronics mounted on or around the engine (if at all). It's probably not something really to worry...
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    I'm interested in getting an f4i copy too. Thanks...

    I'm interested in getting an f4i copy too. Thanks in advance. mark.bacchetti@gmail.com
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    Yeah, rocker design is a bitch. I have...

    Yeah, rocker design is a bitch.

    I have developed some spreadsheets from The Shock Absorber Handbook by John Dixon to get our IR in the ballpark. The book has a fairly theoretical approach on...
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    Patran Modelling Tutorials...

    Patran Modelling Tutorials

    Example Excercises Home Link
  6. Hahaha. Yeah, that design is DEFINITELY...

    Hahaha. Yeah, that design is DEFINITELY 'aerospace'd' out. http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

    Cal Poly Pomona has almost always used two tubes welded to a spindle or...
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    DJ- I agree with you. Making a static assumption...

    DJ- I agree with you. Making a static assumption that envelopes all dynamic events can be more conservative (eg less accurate) if it's not backed up with analysis like yours. I'm curious though......
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    Yeah, those loadcases will represent worst case...

    Yeah, those loadcases will represent worst case with conservatism. The conservatism in this method is there because you really don't know and don't have time to determine the actual dynamic...
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    Determining accurate loads from dynamic events is...

    Determining accurate loads from dynamic events is a fairly complicated process that requires lots of testing. Most teams attempt to envelope all events into 3 loadcases in the X, Y, and Z directions...
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    BS! Shaun hasn't written it yet. C'mon Shaun!...

    BS! Shaun hasn't written it yet. C'mon Shaun! chop chop!! http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
  11. SAE Papers on this topic. "Design, Analysis...

    SAE Papers on this topic.

    "Design, Analysis and Testing of a Formula SAE Car Chassis" 2002-01-3300

    "The Effect of Chassis Stiffness on Race Car Handling Balance" 2000-01-3554
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    Here is part of a letter sent from the FIA in...

    Here is part of a letter sent from the FIA in response to Michelin's original request (as posted in http://www.fia.com/mediacentre/Press_Releases/FIA_Sport.../June/190605-02.html).

    <BLOCKQUOTE...
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    Here are a couple tricks to make CATIA go...

    Here are a couple tricks to make CATIA go faster...

    Software tricks:
    1. Right click on whatever shortcut to CATIA you use and in the "Target" text box add " c" at the end of the line. This will...
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    Numerical Prediction of Brake Fluid Temperature...

    Numerical Prediction of Brake Fluid Temperature Rise During Braking and Heat Soaking

    This SAE paper discusses the duty cycle that John Bucknell mentioned earlier in this thread.

    -Mark
    Cal...
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    I just checked the company directory and both of...

    I just checked the company directory and both of the numbers at the bottom of the webpage are good numbers that go to real people. The first number provided at the bottom of the page is for the sales...
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    I am finishing up an internship with MSC Software...

    I am finishing up an internship with MSC Software right now. I can get you the direct contact number to the University Sales Rep. PM me if you are having troubles getting in contact with them.
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  17. Bummer... UTA deserves a good finish in Detroit....

    Bummer... UTA deserves a good finish in Detroit.

    -Mark
    Cal Poly Pomona
  18. You guys rock! Thanks for the great updates. ...

    You guys rock! Thanks for the great updates.


    -Mark
    Cal Poly Pomona
  19. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Marshall Grice:
    Ooh ooh get some shots of UMR's wings....
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    Has anyone see the front rocker package on the...

    Has anyone see the front rocker package on the Stohr C Sports Racer? The rocker has a 180deg pivot with the shock mounted to the pushrod. What do you guys think?

    -Mark
    Cal Poly Pomona
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    Is anyone paying attention to this story? BAR...

    Is anyone paying attention to this story? BAR released all of their legal information on the website. It's interesting stuff, especially if you have ever had a tough time in FSAE technical...
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    Is anyone paying attention to this story? BAR...

    Is anyone paying attention to this story? BAR released all of their legal information on the website. It's interesting stuff, especially if you have ever had a tough time in FSAE technical...
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    I have heard that automotive suspension engineers...

    I have heard that automotive suspension engineers will follow the 3-2-1 one rule for initial design. This means they will design their parts for 3g bump, 2g lateral, and 1g longitudinal. However,...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">What thickness i should use for uprights? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

    So are...
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    Lucky... We only have the pre-98 micro. Cal...

    Lucky...

    We only have the pre-98 micro. Cal Poly Pomona is too cheap to get the PDF subscription (damn budget crisis!). Too bad a lot of good FSAE papers are post-99.

    Mark
    -Cal Poly Pomona
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