Structures Mandate W2021

BRIEF INTRO

Midnight Sun’s Structures Team comprises of the Aerobody and the Chassis.
What these two have in common is that they both don’t move!
Despite this, they serve very different purposes.

The Aerobody is responsible for maximizing aerodynamics and providing shelter during operation.

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The Chassis is responsible for providing a frame for attachment to other assemblies and protecting the passenger during critical crash scenarios.

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TERM PROJECTS

1. AEROBODY MANUFACTURING - ONSITE PROJECT

Led by: MIN QIAN LU ( AEROBODY LEAD )

The priority of this term is to manufacture a large portion of our aerobody panels.
This project requires a lot of time and dedication from all members for the car to be physically built.

To be a successful team member,

• Attend weekly meetings

• Attend daily onsite meetings (usually at 9PM on a weekday)

Experience You Will Gain:

• Machining

• Composites Manufacturing

• Hands-on manufacturing

• Making friends and being in the physical bay!

2. MOLD CAD - OFFSITE PROJECT

Led by: TOMMY TRAN ( MECHANICAL LEAD )

We need to create Mold CAD in order to manufacture physical molds to do carbon fibre layups on!
This is also high priority and needs to be completed relatively soon.

To be a successful team member,

• Attend weekly meetings

• Time management skills to complete assigned tasks

• Self-initiative to troubleshoot your own problems

Experience You Will Gain:

• SolidWorks

• Design for assembly (DFA)

• Design for manufacturing (DFM)

3. AERO-CHASSIS INTEGRATION PLANNING - OFFSITE PROJECT

Led by: KIMBERLY LIU ( CHASSIS LEAD )
Once all carbon fibre panels have been manufactured, we need to physically assemble them together and stay together!
Detailed planning and review is required for the success of this goal

To be a successful team member,

• Attend weekly meetings

• Time management skills to complete assigned tasks

• Self-initiative to troubleshoot your own problems

Experience You Will Gain:

• SolidWorks

• Designing with adhesives

• Mechanical design process

• Design for assembly (DFA)

• Design for manufacturing (DFM)