Since 2000, Monash Motorsport has established a culture focused on collaboration and learning in all aspects of engineering. The entirely student-run team designs, manufactures, tests and competes with formula style race cars in the Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions in both Australia and Europe. Within the team, students from a diverse range of faculties gain practical, and industry-relevant skills to complement the education they receive at Monash University. The team is comprised of five technical sections and one business section, each focused on a unique aspect of the team’s operations. As we work together, the team strives toward the vision of becoming the most respected Formula-SAE team in the world.
OUR VALUES
Performance
We finish every event.
We maximise points.
We want to be the benchmark.
We perform on and off the track.
camaraderie
We succeed and fail as a team.
We value and care for each other.
We respect differences.
We help each other.
Professionalism
We hold each other accountable.
We communicate openly.
We take pride in our presentation.
We invest in our relationships.
learning
We share knowledge.
We learn from our experiences.
We build on the team’s knowledge.
We seek greater understanding.
Upper Management
Aerodynamics
The Aerodynamics department is aimed at maximising on track performance through utilising aerodynamic devices to produce downforce. This consists of the advanced design, CFD simulation, composite manufacturing and on track validation of the vehicle’s aerodynamic package.
Business
The Business Department handles everything from sponsorships and events to marketing and design for the team. They are involved in the procurement and maintaining of relationships with sponsors as well as managing the social media channels for the team. In addition, they are also responsible for internal and external team events and any non engineering design tasks such as livery.
Electrical Systems
The Electrical Systems Department provides the backbone that allows for the generation of tractive power, reliable control of the vehicle’s drivetrain, and communication between components within our cars. They are responsible for the Accumulator (the cars battery pack), Battery Management System among many other critical performance and safety systems as well as linking it all together with our HV and LV looms.
Powertrain
The Powertrain Department is responsible for the vehicle's electric powertrain, aiming to deliver optimal tractive system performance. The electric powertrain is comprised of inverters, motors, gearboxes, wheel hubs and cooling. The department regularly tests components on and off the car, constantly aiming to improve power, reliability and efficiency.
Autonomous Software
The Autonomous Software department is responsible for all the software and hardware that goes into making a Formula Student Driverless car. They cover Perception, State Estimation and Mapping, Path Planning, Motion Control and Vehicle Actuation and the associated hardware. In addition they are also responsible for packaging all this efficiently and integrating our computing, sensor and actuation hardware with the LV loom - ensuring that the car can see, think and navigate about the track, without compromising on vehicle performance.
Structures
The Structures Department is responsible for development of the parts of our car which require the most understanding of complex loadings and manufacturing requirements. This comprises chassis and suspension components such as wheels, brakes, wishbones, driveline, steering, and the monocoque, as well as other components such as aerodynamic structures,and the accumulator housing.
Vehicle Performance
The Vehicle Performance department aims to extract the full potential of the vehicle. The department is heavily involved in the concept stage, evaluating design choices while during testing, and aims to increase performance through data analysis and parameter tuning.