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The SES template has been created to simplify the process of proving structural equivalency.
As downloaded the spreadsheet assumes a baseline steel chassis design. The majority of the cells in the spreadsheet are
Cells shaded grey are dependant on the data entered in yellow cells, the formulae in these grey cells have been left visible
The vast majority of the tabs can be accessed using the hyperlinks on the cover sheet. Note there are some that cannot su
you enable macros when opening the document "Ctrl+e" will always return you to the cover sheet.
There have been a few questions about how to handle bent/two piece tubes in place of a single baseline tube. If properly tr
stiffer and stronger than the baseline tube, so please ensure you include images of the tube(s) in the "Chassis Pics" tab for
of equivalence to the "Additional Info" tab if you deem it necessary. You do not need to adjust the number of tubes in the re
The SES has been extensively tested, but if you think you have found a mistake in the document or have any questions on
FSAE rules committee in the usual manner.
There has been some confusion over the allowable additional proof for monocoques, this has been clarified in the
If you find a new problem with the SES template or require a clarification 72 hours or less before the SES submissi
Revisions:
V1.0 First release for 2014 rules
V1.1 Additional proof areas revised to allow pasting of pictures in Shoulder Harness Bar, Front Roll Hoop Bracing and
V1.2 Shear test tab modified to allow results for first and second peaks to be entered into test result, diagram added t
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e cells in the spreadsheet are locked, you can only edit the cells shaded yellow.
rey cells have been left visible so you can see how the results are calculated.
there are some that cannot such as the "additional info" and "welded tube insert" tabs. If
sheet.
gle baseline tube. If properly triangulated then the reinforced bent/two piece tube will be
s) in the "Chassis Pics" tab for the SES assessor to review. You may add additional proof
t the number of tubes in the relevant calculation tab.
ment or have any questions on how to use the template please submit a question to the
ess before the SES submission deadline please include your own proof of equivalency in the "Additional Info" tab as well as fi
ar, Front Roll Hoop Bracing and MRH Brace Support tabs
nto test result, diagram added to Monocoque Guidance tab
Additional Info" tab as well as filing a Rules question.
If you have to resubmit your SES then please update the table below, indicating what changes you have made from the
Submission Version
Original Submission
to resubmit your SES then please update the table below, indicating what changes you have made from the previous submission
Revision Comments
NA
Monocoque Additional Proof
Where additional proof of equivalency for monocoque structures is required either of the following two techniques are preferred
Use a CAD measure of the relevant chassis section second moment of area multiplied by the stiffness derived from the physica
Clarification ID
ny rules clarifications must be referenced and appended in this tab.
This form must be completed and submitted by all teams no later than the date specified in the Action Deadlines
on specific event website. The FSAE Technical Committee will review all submissions which deviate from the
FSAETM rules and reply with a decision about the requested deviation. All requests will have a confirmation of receipt
sent to the team. Structural Equivalency Spreadsheets (SES) must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel
Format (*.xls). The submissions must be named as follows: schoolname_ses.xls using the complete school name.
Please submit to the person indicated in the Action Deadlines for each event.
In the event that the FSAE Technical Committee requests additional information or calculations, teams have one
week from the date of request to submit the requested information.
Is proof of equivalency for your design required for any of the rules?
No. Chassis does not deviate from baseline requirements
Baseline Alternative
Design Description and/or
Material Material Rule No. Rule Description
Material Used
Used Used
YES NO T3.11 Main Roll Hoop Tubing
YES NO T3.12 Front Roll Hoop Tubing
YES NO T3.13 Main Roll Hoop Bracing Tubing
YES NO T3.13.6 Main Hoop Bracing Support - Tube Frames
YES NO T3.14 Front Hoop Bracing - Tube Frames
YES NO T3.19 Front Bulkhead - Tube Frames
YES NO T3.20 Front Bulkhead Support - Tube Frames
YES NO T3.25 Side Impact Structure - Tube Frames
YES NO T5.4 Shoulder Harness Bar
N/A N/A T3.37 Front Hoop Bracing - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.32 Front Bulkhead - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.33 Front Bulkhead Support - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.34 Side Impact Structure - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.37 Main Hoop Bracing Support - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.35 Main Hoop Attachment - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.36 Front Hoop Attachment - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.37 Hoop Bracing Attach. - Monocoques
N/A N/A T3.38 Impact Attenuator Attachment - Monocoques
YES NO T3.21.6 Impact Attenuator Anti-Intrusion Plate
N/A N/A T3.41 Safety Harness Attachment - Monocoques
N/A N/A EV3.4.2 Accumulator Attachment
YES NO EV3.4.4 Accumulator Protection
YES NO EV4.2.2 Tractive System Protection
Attachment Checklist (make sure all are included in your report)
P Receipt, letter of donation or proof for non-steel materials (composite, honeycomb, resin, etc)
P Properties for all non-steel materials
P Monocoque Laminate Test data and pictures
P Holes >4mm drilled in any regulated tubing require proof of equivalency, include area and moment of inertia
Approved by Date
NOTE: THIS FORM AND THE APPROVED COPY OF THE SUBMISSION MUST BE PRESENTED
AT TECHNICAL INSPECTION AT EVERY FORMULA SAE EVENT ENTERED
Tube and Laminate Equivalency Tube 1 Tube 2 Tube 3 Composite
Yield as Welded
UTS as Welded
Outside Dimension
Outside Dimension
Max Bending Load
Wall thickness
Wall thickness
Wall thickness
Energy absorbed
Skin Tickness
Max deflection at
Tube Material
Tube Material
Tube Material
during bending
Dimension
Thickness
Tube type
Tube type
Tube type
Material
Outside
Panel
at UTS
Yield
Area
UTS
EI
NA
NA
Panel Height
2014 FSAETM STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENCY SPREADSHEET - CHASSIS PICTURES
Please attach pictures of the frame and/or monocoque in the table below for review during the SES process.
All tubes/lay-ups must be colour coded to show outer diameter and wall thickness. Three view drawings and
isometric views of the structure (CAD, FEA models, etc) are acceptable. Note: The final decision about all designs will
be made at technical inspection. Approval of an SES does not guarantee passing Tech. Inspection.
Images must include dimensions/labels indicating the following:
Angle of main and front hoops
Angle between main hoop bracing and main hoop
Distance from top of main hoop to main hoop brace attachment
Distance from top of front hoop to front hoop brace attachment
Outer diameter and wall thickness of all tubes / monocoque lay-up
Teams entering cars with EV Powertrains must show the location of all HV components in these images and
highlight them by colouring them orange.
Material Data Sheet
Material Spreadsheet Code Steel Aluminium 1 Aluminium 2 Carbon Other 1
Material name Steel Aluminium 1 Aluminium 2 2 ply Your Mat. 1
Youngs Modulus, E 2.00E+11 7.00E+10 7.00E+10 3.21E+10 1.00E+00
Yield strength, Pa 3.05E+08 1.00E+00 2.00E+00 2.26E+08 1.00E+00
UTS, Pa 3.65E+08 1.00E+00 2.00E+00 2.26E+08 1.00E+00
Yield strength, welded, Pa 1.80E+08 1.00E+00 2.00E+00 N/A 1.00E+00
UTS welded, Pa 3.00E+08 1.00E+00 2.00E+00 N/A 1.00E+00
UTS shear, Pa 2.19E+08 1.00E+00 2.00E+00 1.00E+00 1.00E+00
Steel properties based on SAE 1010 and are given in Rule T3.4.1 Note 1. Per rule T3.
Results from extra physical test required by T3.31.1 should be entered in the "Other x"
Tubing only
Composite only
Tubes + composite
Round
Square
Other 2 Other 3 Other 4 Other 5 Other 6
Your Mat. 2 Your Mat. 3 Your Mat. 4 Your Mat. 5 Your Mat. 6
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
2.00E+00 3.00E+00 4.00E+00 5.00E+00 6.00E+00
3.4.1 Note 1. Per rule T3.5 all steels are treated equally and are to use the above properties.
e entered in the "Other x" materials column as required.
Main Hoop Structural Equivalency - note, only steel may be used
Number of tubes 2 2
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.25 1.25
Thickness of panel, mm
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
CAD Screenshots / Images proving all panel dimensions and any additional proof must be appended below
Tubing only
22
18
2
200
Number of tubes 1 1
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.6 1.6
Thickness of panel, mm
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm (width across top of chassis)
CAD Screenshots / Images proving all panel dimensions and any additional proof must be appended below
Tubing only
22
18
2
200
Number of tubes 2 2
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.6 1.6
Thickness of panel, mm
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
CAD Screenshots / Images proving all panel dimensions must be appended below
Tubing only
Bulkhead Height
2 ply
Cutout Height
3.21E+10
2.26E+08
2.26E+08
N/A Cutout Width
N/A
Bulkhead Width
Number of tubes 3 3 0
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.25 1.25 1.25
Baseline design?
Thickness of panel, mm YES N/A
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
0
25.4
1.25
YES
N/A 25
22
1.5
300
No tubes
Number of tubes 3 3 0
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.6 1.6 1.6
Baseline design?
Thickness of panel, mm YES N/A
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
0
25.4
1.6
YES
N/A 25
22
1.5
300
No tubes
Enter values for force at first and second peak (see monocoque guidance tab)
ymax (N) 0 (Determines Shear Strength for T3.36 where appropriate)
Peak 2 (N) 0 FAIL
shear (Mpa) 0.0 Shear strength of skin, used for attachment calcs where appropriate
2014 FSAETM SES - T3.34.3 PERIMETER SHEAR TEST RESULTS
Enter values for force at first and second peak (see monocoque guidance tab)
ymax (N) 0 (Determines Shear Strength for T3.35)
Peak 2 (N) 0 FAIL
shear (Mpa) 0.0 Shear strength of skin, used for attachment calcs where appropriate
Main Hoop Attachments
No. of attachment points per side 2 Note: A minimum of two attachment points per side are required
Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket perimeter, mm 0 Bracket perimeter, mm 0
Skin thickness, mm 0 Skin thickness, mm 0
Skin shear strength, MPa 0 Skin shear strength, MPa 0
Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL
Insert images of each attachment point proving the values used to prove equivalence below:
r side are required
Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket perimeter, mm 0 Bracket perimeter, mm 0
Skin thickness, mm 0 Skin thickness, mm 0
Skin shear strength, MPa 0 Skin shear strength, MPa 0
Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL
No. of attachment points per side 2 Note: A minimum of two attachment points per side are required fo
Front hoop material Steel Note: This affects the minimum bracket to hoop weld length to pro
Side Impact or Frt B'Head S'port SIS Is the hoop attached to the side impact structure or the front bulkh
Insert images of fully laminated hoop or each attachment point proving the values used to prove equivalence
oints per side are required for hoops that arent fully laminated into the chassis
t to hoop weld length to prove equivalence to a welded side impact tube to hoop joint
t structure or the front bulkhead support structure, this affects the skin shear strength used from test results
FAIL Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0
FAIL Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL Bracket thickness, mm 0
Bracket perimeter, mm 0 Bracket perimeter, mm 0
Skin thickness, mm 0 Skin thickness, mm 0
Skin shear strength, MPa 0 Skin shear strength, MPa 0
FAIL Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL Perimeter shear strength, kN 0
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
Monocoque Hoop Bracing Attachments
Front Hoop Brace to Monocoque? NO Set to "NO" if the front hoop bracing is attached to tubes or is integral
Front Hoop Brace Material? Steel This affects the minimum bracket to hoop weld length to prove equiva
Main Hoop Brace to Monocoque? NO Set to "NO" if the main hoop bracing is attached to tubes
Side Impact or Frt B'Head S'port SIS Is the main hoop bracing attached to a laminate the same as the side i
Front Hoop Bracing Attachment N/A Main Hoop Bracing Attachment N/A
Bracket to brace weld length, mm 0 FAIL Bracket to hoop weld length, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL Bracket thickness, mm 0 FAIL
Bracket perimeter, mm 0 Bracket perimeter, mm 0
Skin thickness, mm 0 Skin thickness, mm 0
Skin shear strength, MPa 0 Skin shear strength, MPa 0
Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL Perimeter shear strength, kN 0 FAIL
Insert images of each attachment point proving the values used to prove equivalence below:
ed to tubes or is integral to the monocoque
d length to prove equivalence to a welded side impact tube to hoop joint
ed to tubes
te the same as the side impact structure or front bulkhead support?
2014 FSAETM STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENCY SPREADSHEET - HARNESS ATTACHMENT TEST RESULTS
Number of tubes 1 1
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 2.4 2.4
Thickness of panel, mm
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
CAD Screenshots / Images proving all panel dimensions and any additional proof must be appended below
Tubing only
22
20
1
300
If you have a monocoque chassis enter your proof of equivalency to 4 Grade 8.8 M8 fasteners in the cells below.
2014 FSAETM STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENCY SPREADSHEET - ACCUMULATOR ATTACHMENT
Please use this sheet to prove the mounting system for your accumulator complies with Rule EV3.4.2
Number of tubes 3 3 0
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.6 1.6 1.6
Baseline design?
Thickness of panel, mm YES N/A
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
0
25.4
1.6
YES
N/A 25
22
1.5
300
No tubes
Number of tubes 3 3 0
Tube OD, mm 25.4 25.4 25.4
Wall, mm 1.25 1.25 1.25
Baseline design?
Thickness of panel, mm YES N/A
Thickness of core, mm
Thickness of skins, mm
Panel height,mm
0
25.4
1.25
YES
N/A 25
22
1.5
300
No tubes
Your Tube
Your Tube + Insert
OD, m 0.0254
Wall, m 0.0024
I, m^4 1.15935E-08 0.00E+00
EI 2.32E+03 0.00E+00 0.0
Tube area, mm^2 173.4 0.0 NA
Insert area, mm^2 NA 0.0 NA
Yield tensile strength, N 5.29E+04 0.00E+00 0.0
UTS, N 6.33E+04 0.00E+00 0.0
Max load at mid span to give UTS for 1m long tube, N 1.33E+03 0.00E+00 0.0
Max deflection at baseline load for 1m long tube, m 1.20E-02 0.00E+00 999.0
Energy absorbed up to UTS, J 7.98E+00 0.00E+00 0.0
Note - the calculations above take account of the "as welded condition" strength reduction
Insert calculations or CAD screenshot proving tube + insert area and second moment
of area below. Use the "Additional Info" tab if more space is needed.
bes per T3.4 with drilled holes > 4mm dia.
rength reduction
nd moment
2014 FSAETM STRUCTURAL EQUIVALENCY SPREADSHEET - CONTINUATION TAB
Please use this sheet to include additional information required for your proof of equivalency that isn't covered by the
standard forms e.g. material receipts. This tab may be copied if one page isn't sufficient.