Semester break has started and SEM team member have begun the fabrication of USM SEM car. Based on current progress, the car will be completed at the end of December 2009.
The team comprised of Running Gears, Engine, Body, Modeling and Propaganda team has started fabrication of parts required for the car.
A wire frame of the car was made to visualize the car's shape
One of the challenge for the body team was in ergonomics of the car. Since the car's maximum height was limited to 1m, the driver had to lie down. In addition of that, there must be 5cm clearance from top of the car to the driver's helmet. As a result ergonomics investigation had to be done using mock up ergonomics test rig.
Ergonomic test rig to test driver's sitting position
Various driving position were tested
The ergonomic test rig is now being redesigned
Technician Mr.Sani were also present give us help
Final position of the driver has been determined and the new chassis is being weld
With much confusion, finally we had managed to get a 16 inch front wheel. The next challenge is to attach a disc brake and subsequently attach to steering system.
Rear wheel placement discussion. Due to compactness of the car, the chassis has to be made simple.
