Articles Curated by Formula SAE Judges
Changing Gear Mechanically
Travel, Backlash, Deflection
Bearing Stiffness, Contact Area, Degrees Of Freedom
Link Stiffness, Strength, Weight
Notes On Anthropometry
There is amazing variability in human bodies. Generally, vehicles are designed to reach from the 5th to 95th percentile, including any gender differences. But determining the measurements to use is complicated. Different countries or regions may have different ranges, and the gene interactions for any individual result in many different percentiles depending on the measurement.
Cockpit Control Forces
How robust do driver controls really need to be? Never underestimate the strength of a scared driver.