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    I find the number of these pictures containing...

    I find the number of these pictures containing attractive women extremly insensitive and degrading to women engineers globally. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

    If you think that's bad check out 4:30 and...
  2. I guess it depends on how your spacers are set...

    I guess it depends on how your spacers are set up. Our spacer had shoulders that mated to the frame tabs. I do remember that a few tabs were too narrow and we would have to flex the tabs apart to get...
  3. Stick them in with some light masking tape and...

    Stick them in with some light masking tape and push the bolt through the tape during assembly? Bonus points if the judges think the tape is holding your suspension together.
  4. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'll be taking a much closer look at suspension design next year so this...
  5. Thread: Solar Car

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    Maybe we should have the FSAE design judges do...

    Maybe we should have the FSAE design judges do the solar challenge judging one year...

    Would this mounting pass tech inspection in FSAE before failing during brake test?
    twitpic.com/a6qlk3

    Or...
  6. Thread: material

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    You must use steel according to the rules. A...

    You must use steel according to the rules. A highly weldable alloy would probably be a good idea.
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    Dunk, Any chance you found that link? What...

    Dunk,
    Any chance you found that link? What software package were you guys learning?
    Thanks.
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Since at most events, a total of four drivers are registered, it would be...
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    On my team, we used a tube notcher. Search google...

    On my team, we used a tube notcher. Search google images for "abrasive notcher" and you will get the idea.

    You can also order tubes from Cartesian Tubing pre-notched based on your CAD file.
  10. We have run sandwich panels as floor closeouts...

    We have run sandwich panels as floor closeouts for our steel space frame for the past 2 years with no problems, as long as they fit well enough to meet the maximum opening size rule.
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    For your simplified front view, it sounds like...

    For your simplified front view, it sounds like you did all the necessary steps.

    If you wish to move to 3 dimensions it helps to start with the equilibrium equations (force and moment balance)....
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    For 3D analysis: ...

    For 3D analysis:

    http://fsae.com/eve/forums/a/t...20226151#21020226151

    For 2D analysis:
    Write force balance and moment balance equations for each point. Solve.
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    Or you could post the section of the rules about...

    Or you could post the section of the rules about scatter shields and/or brake lines that has you concerned. We can help you with interpretation of the rules, but all final answers come from the rules...
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    No and ask the Rules Committee

    No

    and

    ask the Rules Committee
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    Your front bulkhead support looks properly...

    Your front bulkhead support looks properly supported and triangulated, but your frame around the main roll hoop is not triangulated. Specifically, the highest and second highest members of the side...
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    Given the same spring rates and ARB rates, the...

    Given the same spring rates and ARB rates, the end of the car will have a higher roll gradient if you increase the track width. Increasing the track width, and thus the roll gradient, will mean MORE...
  17. While we are having this wonderful discussion of...

    While we are having this wonderful discussion of restrictors, I was wondering if any teams have investigated the effect of surface roughness on the restrictor performance. Is there a big difference...
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    Maybe this page will help you: bit . ly / KlOEAH

    Maybe this page will help you:
    bit . ly / KlOEAH
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    Start with your ride frequencies, and go from...

    Start with your ride frequencies, and go from there. RCVD gives typical ride frequencies for types of cars (sedan, sedan w/aero, etc.)

    Alternately, put it all into a lapsim and see how she goes.
  20. There are plenty of them: source: htt p : /...

    There are plenty of them:


    source: htt p : / / bit. ly / LCxco5



    source: htt p : / / bit. ly / MrDkyh
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    You need to balance the forces and moments acting...

    You need to balance the forces and moments acting on the upright.

    You have six suspension members (four a-arm parts, steering/toe link, and pushrod), therefore six unknowns (the tensions in these...
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    Regarding the fire safety issue - as a compromise...

    Regarding the fire safety issue - as a compromise between in-car fire suppression systems, teams could be required to have fire sensors near the engine and fuel system. A "FIRE!" indicator in the...
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    What about using a high speed servo with encoder?...

    What about using a high speed servo with encoder? For the safety aspect, if the servo motor position becomes implausible (ex 10% difference between commanded throttle position and measured throttle...
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    The FAA MMPDS (METALLIC MATERIALS PROPERTIES...

    The FAA MMPDS (METALLIC MATERIALS PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDIZATION) is what you want. Every team should have this. Download it.
    http://www.everyspec.com/FAA/F...DS-01-JAN2003_24102/
    ...
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    The first year rookie design judge might ask... ...

    The first year rookie design judge might ask...

    Are those a-arms equal length?
    If they were, what would be the compromises made on the steering geometry?

    Hint: I don't think they are equal...
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