Formula SAE® – Upper Steering Design and Analysis

This presentation discusses the upper steering system, namely the steering column and the steering intermediate shaft(s), for Formula SAE (ICE and EV). Key concepts include column and intermediate shaft function, design, packaging, non-uniformity, and friction/compliances. Moderator Darrell Hancock, Jr., Senior Technical Specialist, Vehicle Dynamics, Stellantis NV Presenter Tim Drotar, Lead Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics, Stellantis NV