Keeping Our Cool: Powertrain Cooling Testing

Learn more about how we validate our cooling in our Powertrain with this post from Daniel Kobiela

AerodynamicsDaniel KobielaApril 19, 2016Powertrain, Cooling Comment

M15 First Drive and First Flight

With competition right around the corner, we’re pleased to announce that M15 celebrated its first drive in mid-August!

Team, TestingSimone BriggsOctober 12, 2015Monash Motorsport, M15, MMS, Monash University, First Drive, First Flight, Formula Student, Formula SAEComment

Management in FSAE – Part 1: The People

Management of a Formula SAE team comprises of the management of people, resources and technical direction to maintain the core positive attributes of the team whilst continually generating progress and pushing boundaries on every level.

Business, Management, TeamEdward HamerJuly 7, 2015Monash Motorsport, Monash University, MMS, FSAE, FSAE Australasia, Formula Student, Formula SAE, management, team, team meetingComment

Laser 3D – Laser cutting, welding, cutting, folding and prototype generation

Laser 3D has been an invaluable sponsor of Monash Motorsport since 2007

BusinessMark StroudApril 10, 2015Monash Engineering, Monash Motorsport, Monash University, Monash, Formula Student, Formula SAE, WeldingComment

New Rules Freshen the Air around M15

With the introduction of new rules for 2015, Monash Motorsport’s Aerodynamics section has returned to a ground up design philosophy for this year’s aero package.

AerodynamicsUnknownApril 7, 2015Monash Motorsport, Monash University, mms, aerodynamics, aero, aerodynamic devices, Formula Student, Formula SAE, FSAE, FSAE Australasia, ANSYS, CFX, CFD, LEAP, M15Comment

Calm Aluminium – Aluminium Supplies

Calm Aluminium is one of our newest gold partners who provide us with outstanding aerospace grade aluminium billet.

BusinessUnknownApril 6, 2015Formula Student, Formula SAE, Monash Motorsport, Monash University, mms, Sponsor, Platinum Sponsor, Calm, AluminimumComment

The design process of M15

The design of M15 started last year with the release of 2015 FSAE rules, which drastically changed the parameters to which we have to design the car.

MMS inspires Kilvington Grammar

With M14 and our Racing Simulator in tow, Monash Motorsport had the opportunity to visit the Kilvington Grammar School Fair.

TeamMark StroudMarch 30, 2015Monash Motorsport, Monash University, MMS, Engineering, Outreach, School visit, M14, Formula SAE, Formula Student, Kilvington Grammar School, Monash EngineeringComment

Monash Motorsport races to Australian Formula 1

From 12-15 March, Monash Motorsport was present at the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, displaying the M14 in the Industry and Innovations area.

Business, Management, TeamMark StroudMarch 30, 2015Monash, Monash Motorsport, Monash University, MMS, mms, Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix, F1, Formula Student, Formula SAE, M14Comment

MMS attends Asia Pacific Automotive Conference

Monash Motorsport had the opportunity to join the 18th Asia-Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference.

TeamMark StroudMarch 30, 2015Monash Motorsport, Monash University, M12, Asia Pacific Automotive Conference, APAC, School of Engineering and Technology at Central Michigan University, University of MelbourneComment

Traction Control

With 30% more power and over 25% more torque, our new turbocharged car is proving a little hot to handle for the drivers. Luckily we have recently been testing Traction Control (TC) setups for use with our MoTeC ECU.

Chassis, Drivers, Powertrain, Structures, Suspension, TestingGuest UserNovember 10, 2014Monash Motorsport, Monash University, Monash, MMS, Formula Student, Formula SAE, FSAE, FSAE Australasia, KTM, Powertrain, MoTeC ECU, M12, MathWorks, Traction Control, ECU, turbocharger, power, torque, M400, MoTeC M400Comment

3D Printed Titanium Hubs and Uprights

Find out what went into the development of our 3D-printed Titanium hubs and uprights

Chassis, Suspension, StructuresUnknownSeptember 30, 2014Additive Manufacturing, Marand Engineering, CSIRO, Lab 22, Titanium, Uprights, Hubs, Monash Motorsport, Monash University, Formula SAE, Formula Student Comment

Aerodynamics: On–track Flow Visualisation

M13′s aerodynamic package saw huge gains over its predecessors, mostly due to the implementation of a drag reduction system allowing for a more aggressive design for downforce, which was visualised using flow vis paint.

AerodynamicsUnknownSeptember 9, 2014Formula Student, Formula SAE, aerodynamics, Aerodynamics, flow visualisation, wing, CFD, ANSYS, CFX, simulation, streamlines, flow vis, validation, aerodynamics validation, aerodynamics packageComment

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