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TEAM Principia College Sol... |
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EVENTS attended Phaethon 2004 American Solar Challe... World Solar Challenge... |
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USERS project members Churchill, Chris McFall, Ryan Pratt, Kevin Stevens, Japhet |
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| Hayes brakes Article by Chris Churchill created 7/30/2003 submitted 7/30/2003 03:25:30 PM Principia's experience with mountain bike brakes | | |
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| Ra V body core Photo by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2005 submitted 10/21/2005 07:28:57 PM Ra V's unique machined body core, before layup | |
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| Ra V body finished Photo by Chris Churchill created 1/26/2003 submitted 10/21/2005 07:35:26 PM Ra V's unique machined body core after its layup of single ply kevlar and the final paint job. | |
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| Ra V's unique machined body core Article by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2005 submitted 10/21/2005 08:11:24 PM Ra V has the distinction of being the only solar car to construct a complex body shape without producing a mold of any sort. | | |
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| Ra V lower surface Photo by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2003 submitted 10/21/2005 08:17:36 PM A good top shot of Ra V's lower body during WSC '03 scruitineering. The body was permanently laid up into the aluminum frame. Notice the internal rib structure. The ribs are made of the same foam as the body and were cut with a hotwire. | |
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| Ra V frame Photo by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2005 submitted 10/21/2005 11:42:41 PM The final frame weighed 20lbs. It was heat treated to relieve internal stresses and increase strength. | |
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| Ra V frame testing Photo by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2005 submitted 10/21/2005 11:43:52 PM Human power!! the maiden voyage of Ra V | |
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| Ra V on the track Photo by Chris Churchill created 10/21/2005 submitted 10/21/2005 11:45:23 PM Ra V on the track at Phatheon 2004 | |
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