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|Name=Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers
 
|Name=Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers
 
|Image=SAEcrown.png
 
|Image=SAEcrown.png
 
|Founded=1997
 
|Founded=1997
 
|Recognition=[[ABC]]
 
|Recognition=[[ABC]]
|Membership=23
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|Membership= 60
|Executive board=Matthew Poss (President)<br>Alexander Chang (Vice President)<br>Michael Antonakakis (Chief Engineer)<br>Mark Fisher (Treasurer)
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|Executive board=Matthew Sheridan (President)<br>Lana Wang (Vice President)<br>Erik Elbieh (Chief Engineer)<br>Kevin Chen (Treasurer)
|Allocation=$8,669
 
 
|Category=[[:Category:Competitive clubs|Competitive]], [[:Category:Pre-professional clubs|Pre-professional]]
 
|Category=[[:Category:Competitive clubs|Competitive]], [[:Category:Pre-professional clubs|Pre-professional]]
|Website=hhtp://www.columbia.edu/cu/sae/
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|Website= [https://columbiafsae.org http://columbiafsae.org]
|Contact=fsae@columbia.edu}}
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|Contact= [mailto:contact@columbiafsae.org contact@columbiafsae.org]}}
  
The '''Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers''' ('''SAE'''), also known as the '''Formula SAE Team''', is an engineering student group that builds race cars to compete with against other colleges and universities. Their objective is to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars. Restrictions are placed on the car frame and engine by SAE International so that the knowledge, creativity, and imagination of the students are challenged.
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[https://columbiafsae.org CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TEAM WEBSITE]
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The '''Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers''' ('''SAE'''), also known as '''Knickerbocker Motorsports''', is an engineering student group that competes in Formula SAE, an international, intercollegiate engineering competition. Their objective is to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars purpose built for the weekend [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autocross autocrosser]. Restrictions are placed on the car frame and engine by SAE International for safety purposes and to challenge the knowledge, creativity, and imagination of the students.
  
 
==Membership and Recognition==
 
==Membership and Recognition==
 
SAE is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]] and receives substantial support from the [[Mechanical Engineering]] department in [[SEAS]].  
 
SAE is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]] and receives substantial support from the [[Mechanical Engineering]] department in [[SEAS]].  
  
In addition to mechanical engineers, SAE has members from [[Columbia College]] and other departments including [[Chemical Engineering]], [[Electrical Engineering]], and [[Computer Science]]. Members include first-years through seniors.
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In addition to mechanical engineers, SAE has members from [[Columbia College]], [[Barnard College]] and other departments including [[Chemical Engineering]], [[Electrical Engineering]], and [[Computer Science]]. Members include first-years through seniors.
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To be added to the mailing list, please send an email to [mailto:contact@columbiafsae.org contact@columbiafsae.org].
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Team meetings take place Wednesdays at 9:30pm in either 233 Mudd. The team holds their main weekly shop day on Friday, from noon until 10pm.
  
 
==The Cars==
 
==The Cars==
The team constructed a race car for the Formula SAE competition in Detroit, Michigan in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008. The 2008 car was the team's most successful car, finishing all dynamic events and placing 67th out of 120 teams. They are working on the design of the 2009 car which will compete in the Michigan Formula SAE competition in May, 2009.
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The team constructed a race car for the Formula SAE competition in Michigan in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009. The 2008 car was the team's first car to finish all dynamic events and placed 67th out of 120 teams. The 2009 car was the most successful to date, placing 64th out of 120 teams, although a fuel pump failure during the endurance race cost the team significant improvement in rankings. The 2010 car is currently under construction and will compete at Michigan International Speedway in May.  
  
The race car is supported by a tubular steel space frame, which is fabricated by the team from scratch. It is powered by a four-cylinder 600cc motorcycle engine. The current engine is from a Honda CBR600 F4i. Engine performance is limited via a mandatory intake restrictor. Air coming into the engine is routed through a 20 millimeter diameter hole before entering the intake manifold. The engine is fuel injected, and the fuel-air mixture is governed by a custom engine management computer.
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The race car is supported by a tubular steel space frame, which is fabricated by the team from scratch. It is powered by a four-cylinder 600cc motorcycle engine. The current engine is from a Honda CBR600 F4i. Engine performance is limited via a mandatory 20mm intake restrictor. The engine is fuel injected, and the fuel-air mixture is governed by a custom engine management computer. The 2010 car features pullrod-actuated shock absorbers, front and rear anti roll bars, rocker-actuated steering to accommodate minimum cockpit dimensions, and a multi-channel data acquisition system.
  
 
The vehicles accommodate a single driver in an open cockpit configuration.
 
The vehicles accommodate a single driver in an open cockpit configuration.
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==Facilities==
 
==Facilities==
The team operates out of a workshop located in the basement of the [[Seeley Mudd Hall|Seeley W. Mudd building]]. It is furnished with machining and welding equipment. There is also access to the street via the Mudd parking garage.
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The team operates out of a workshop located in the basement of the [[Seeley Mudd Hall|Seeley W. Mudd building]] (room B77). It is furnished with machining and welding equipment, and a dynamometer financed by the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association. There is also access to the street via the Mudd parking garage.
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
This student group is notorious for revving their engine at the annual [[Activities fair]], which is very loud and disruptive, and often suffocates neighboring student groups in a cloud of exhaust.
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This student group occasionally displays their car on College Walk.
  
 
The race car also participates in the New York International Auto Show.
 
The race car also participates in the New York International Auto Show.
  
==Green Initiative==
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== External links ==
While displaying the car on campus, members are often asked if the car is powered by electric motors. It is not. Electric motors are not allowed according to the rules of the competition. However, the car is a practice in efficiency. It's small size and small engine allow it to get great fuel economy. A current goal for the car is to greatly increase its fuel economy through extensive engine tuning. The knowledge gained from this project is applicable to the design of daily-driven cars, and is therefore green.
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* http://www.columbiafsae.org
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOQGmigA62U Video of SAE working on their car]<br>
* http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sae/
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=943xNuKH7Ik Knickerbocker Motorsports 2010 Engine First Run]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37VQXTlzOYE SAE starting their '09 engine for the first time]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd6tnHrZOAk SAE testing: Shot with a helmet cam]
  
 
[[Category:ABC groups]]
 
[[Category:ABC groups]]
 
[[Category:Pre-professional clubs]]
 
[[Category:Pre-professional clubs]]
 
[[Category:Competitive clubs]]
 
[[Category:Competitive clubs]]

Latest revision as of 23:16, 25 April 2015

Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers
SAEcrown.png
Founded: 1997
Recognition: ABC
Membership: 60
Executive Board: Matthew Sheridan (President)
Lana Wang (Vice President)
Erik Elbieh (Chief Engineer)
Kevin Chen (Treasurer)
Category: Competitive, Pre-professional
Website: http://columbiafsae.org
Contact: contact@columbiafsae.org

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TEAM WEBSITE

The Columbia Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), also known as Knickerbocker Motorsports, is an engineering student group that competes in Formula SAE, an international, intercollegiate engineering competition. Their objective is to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with small formula-style racing cars purpose built for the weekend autocrosser. Restrictions are placed on the car frame and engine by SAE International for safety purposes and to challenge the knowledge, creativity, and imagination of the students.

Membership and Recognition

SAE is recognized by the Activities Board at Columbia and receives substantial support from the Mechanical Engineering department in SEAS.

In addition to mechanical engineers, SAE has members from Columbia College, Barnard College and other departments including Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. Members include first-years through seniors.

To be added to the mailing list, please send an email to contact@columbiafsae.org.

Team meetings take place Wednesdays at 9:30pm in either 233 Mudd. The team holds their main weekly shop day on Friday, from noon until 10pm.

The Cars

The team constructed a race car for the Formula SAE competition in Michigan in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009. The 2008 car was the team's first car to finish all dynamic events and placed 67th out of 120 teams. The 2009 car was the most successful to date, placing 64th out of 120 teams, although a fuel pump failure during the endurance race cost the team significant improvement in rankings. The 2010 car is currently under construction and will compete at Michigan International Speedway in May.

The race car is supported by a tubular steel space frame, which is fabricated by the team from scratch. It is powered by a four-cylinder 600cc motorcycle engine. The current engine is from a Honda CBR600 F4i. Engine performance is limited via a mandatory 20mm intake restrictor. The engine is fuel injected, and the fuel-air mixture is governed by a custom engine management computer. The 2010 car features pullrod-actuated shock absorbers, front and rear anti roll bars, rocker-actuated steering to accommodate minimum cockpit dimensions, and a multi-channel data acquisition system.

The vehicles accommodate a single driver in an open cockpit configuration.


Facilities

The team operates out of a workshop located in the basement of the Seeley W. Mudd building (room B77). It is furnished with machining and welding equipment, and a dynamometer financed by the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association. There is also access to the street via the Mudd parking garage.

Appearances

This student group occasionally displays their car on College Walk.

The race car also participates in the New York International Auto Show.

External links