ABOUT
Composed of over 40 UC Merced students, we are a student-run organization on track to design and fabricate a formula-style racing vehicle for Formula SAE electric competitions.
While meeting the standards and restrictions set by the Society of Automotive Engineers, our vehicle will be judged on cost efficiency, manufacturability, performance, and design intent.
THE COMPETITION
Redefining the Way
We Race
Formula SAE is an intercollegiate design competition where students across the globe are tasked to design, assemble, test, and race a prototype open-wheel vehicle. Restrictions are placed on the vehicle to promote safety and stress the teams’ ingenuity and resourcefulness. At the competition, the racecars are evaluated by industry experts in two categories: dynamic events and static events. Formula SAE applies both engineering know-how and business acumen–important skills for future engineers to develop.
WHY JOIN
Training:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
»Solidworks:
×Sketches
×3D features
×Weldments
×Assemblies
×Drawings
×Basic finite element analysis
Composites
»Learn the theory behind composites including:
×Mold creation
×Ply orientation
×Number of plies
»Work with materials like:
×Prepeg carbon fiber
×Dry carbon fiber
×Wet fiberglass
×Carbon fiber layups
Electronics
»Fundamentals of analog circuits:
×Passive components: Resistors, Capacitors
×Active components: MOSFETS, Diodes, Sensors
»PCB Design
»Arduino circuitry and programming
Machining
»Operate standard machine-shop tools
»Make parts on the mill and lathe
Events:
»Career
×Attend company info sessions for computer scientists and mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and material engineers.
×Get accelerated access to internships and learn valuable skills to aid you in your career
»Social
×Socialize with your teammates on campus and take group trips
×Bond with members from other teams and destress