Memo

Date: 10/6/2010 To: Dr. Ismet Ugursal, Supervisor From: Team 16 Dalhousie 2010 Shell Eco Marathon (body and frame) RE: Design Requirements

This memo explains in detail the design requirements and deliverables that Senior Design Team 16 will provide to the Dalhousie Super mileage team for the Shell Eco-Marathon. The 2009-2010 Dalhousie University Super mileage team consists of Design Project Teams 15 and 16. The goal of the Shell Eco Marathon (body and frame) team is to achieve the highest fuel efficiency possible by designing a totally new body and frame with less rolling and aerodynamic resistance than previous designs. The main focuses are weight and air drag reduction. Depending on the final budget, some components from the 2008/2009 vehicle may be reused, such as wheels, bearings, and safety components. The chassis requirements include: 1 A newly design chassis that will meet or exceed the safety standards as determined by Shell, and contain all structural support components needed for the engine, steering, wheels, and other crucial components. The Chassis will be designed with the ability to withstand loads predetermined by Shell. This is to ensure driver safety in the event of an impact or rollover. Additionally, the chassis will be designed in combination with the body to produce significant gains in driver visibility. Driver visibility is required to be at least 180. The chassis will include a mandatory firewall, its design will be selected from a predetermined specification put forward by Shell. The chassis will be made of either a lightweight composite such as carbon fiber, or a high strength alloy such as Chromalloy. This depends on the final budget of the project and design considerations. A combination of materials may be used to maximize the strength to weight ratio of the car. The body requirements include:

A newly designed body which will encase the chassis and corresponding components. o Maximum dimensions as specified by Shell Maximum Height = 1meter, or 1.25 times the track width for stability. Maximum Length= 3meters. Maximum Width = 1.3meters. The drag coefficient for the body must be minimized. Our goal is to design a body which has a

smaller drag coefficient than 0.15, the approximate drag coefficient of the 2008/2009 team. The length of the body and vehicle in general, will be decreased, therefore reducing weight. With weight reduction being a priority, aerodynamics may not be greatly improved over the 2008/2009, but will not be compromised. The body will be designed with a lightweight composite and will be for aerodynamics and aesthetics only. To minimize weight, the body will not carry any load other than wind, and external components such as mirrors and tail lights.

The steering requirements include:

The steering system must allow for a minimum turning radius which will be specified by the Shell
Eco Marathon Regulations. This system will also be precise and robust for stability and driver safety during the competition.

The overall project goals include:

A 15% reduction in weight from the 2008/2009 Super mileage car. Reduction in rolling resistance from 2008/2009 Super mileage car. If budget requires the use of Improved driver visibility while obtaining aerodynamics equal to, or better than the 2008/2009
Supermileage car. The following items will be delivered by Project Team 16 by the following dates: Initial project report completed by December 7, 2009 Final Design report completed by January 17, 2010 Final project report by April 9, 2010

previously used rolling components, the rolling resistance will be reduced by reducing the weight.

The completed design of chassis, body, steering and deliverables will remain property of Dalhousie University to be used by future Supermileage teams.

_____________ Jason Belliveau

_____________ _____________ Peter Inglis Scott Flindall

_____________ Dr. Ismet Ugursal Supervisor