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EM485C is the first of two courses in which a
team of midshipmen design, build and compete a
small formula-style racecar based on a set of
specifications provided by the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE). The design
objective is to produce a prototype vehicle
intended for use by a nonprofessional weekend
autocross racer for under $25,000. Topics
include vehicle dynamics, suspension and
steering geometry, engine and drive train
fundamentals, driver interfaces, fabrication
technologies and project management. With the
help of technical support staff, students can
expect significant hands-on experience in the
process of fabrication and assembly. The
vehicle is completed during the follow-on
course, EM472 - Mechanical Engineering Design
II, in fulfillment of capstone project
requirements. Following successful trials, the
midshipmen team will take the vehicle to a
National Intercollegiate competition in Michigan
each May just prior to Commissioning Week.
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http://students.sae.org/competitions/formulaseries/
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