# FSAE Design Briefing Preparation Checklist ## Team Information - **Team Name:** _______________ - **Competition:** _______________ - **Design Briefing Due Date:** _______________ - **Team Captain:** _______________ --- ## 1. Team Overview & Update Section | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Team introduction and history | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Team organization chart | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Current year challenges/goals | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Team photo and key members | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 2. Vehicle Overview Section | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Vehicle specifications sheet | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Mass breakdown analysis | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Vehicle CAD renderings (3-view) | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Design philosophy summary | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Key design highlights | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Performance predictions | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 3. Chassis/Frame System | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Design objectives and criteria | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Frame design analysis (FEA) | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Material selection justification | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Manufacturing process description | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Chassis CAD drawings/photos | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Testing and validation results | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 4. Suspension System | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Suspension architecture decision | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Kinematic analysis | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Spring and damper calculations | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Component selection rationale | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Suspension geometry drawings | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Testing data and validation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 5. Powertrain System | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Engine/motor selection justification | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Drivetrain configuration | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Performance calculations | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Cooling system design | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Powertrain CAD and schematics | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Dyno testing results (if applicable) | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 6. Electronics & Controls | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Electronic architecture overview | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | ECU and sensor selection | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Wiring harness design | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Data acquisition system | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Control algorithms/tuning | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Electronics testing and validation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 7. Aerodynamics (If applicable) | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Aerodynamic package design | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | CFD analysis results | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Wind tunnel testing (if done) | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Aero component manufacturing | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Performance impact analysis | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 8. Safety & Ergonomics | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Cockpit design and ergonomics | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Safety systems integration | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Driver controls layout | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Brake system design | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Safety compliance verification | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 9. Manufacturing & Assembly | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Manufacturing process documentation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Assembly sequence planning | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Quality control procedures | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Manufacturing timeline | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Cost analysis and budgeting | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Lessons learned documentation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 10. Testing & Validation | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Testing plan development | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Component-level testing | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Vehicle-level testing | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Performance validation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Data analysis and conclusions | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 11. Event Strategy & Performance | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Points goal by event | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Acceleration event strategy | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Skidpad event strategy | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Autocross event strategy | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Endurance event strategy | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Overall competition strategy | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 12. Document Preparation | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Design briefing template downloaded | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | All sections drafted | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Graphics and figures prepared | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Technical review completed | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Final proofreading done | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Document submitted | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## 13. Presentation Preparation | Task | Assigned Member | Due Date | Status | Notes | |------|----------------|----------|--------|-------| | Team introduction rehearsed | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Technical Q&A preparation | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Supporting materials organized | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Mock presentation sessions | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | | Member roles defined | | | ⬜ Not Started ⬜ In Progress ✅ Complete | | --- ## Progress Summary - **Total Tasks:** ___ - **Completed:** ___ - **In Progress:** ___ - **Not Started:** ___ - **Overall Progress:** ___% --- ## Weekly Review Schedule | Week | Review Date | Attendees | Key Issues | Action Items | |------|-------------|-----------|------------|--------------| | Week 1 | | | | | | Week 2 | | | | | | Week 3 | | | | | | Week 4 | | | | | | Week 5 | | | | | | Week 6 | | | | | --- ## Notes and Comments _Use this space for additional notes, issues, or important reminders_ --- **Last Updated:** _______________ **Updated By:** _______________