BAJA SAEINDIA 2024 - DESIGN REPORT TEMPLATE

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We are redesigning the technical paper format and template on the lines of SAE International.
Included in the new format are changes to the font type and size. Please apply the appropriate style
tags to the text of your paper to ensure it adheres to these recent changes.

Some important reminders:

The template is merely a tool for you, the author, to submit your text.
Author and affiliation information needs to be added by you, as it will appear in the paper before
submitting your final manuscript. The paper is the authoritative source for the title and abstract.
Citing references is a standard method of guiding the reader to supplementary information and
creating a manuscript with greater long term reference value. Inclusion of a DOI (Digital Object
Identifier) in your reference citations is important because it provides a permanent link to the source.
This increased exposure brings the much-needed value and recognition in the world of scholarly
publishing that our teams deserve by validating SAE’s impact on the industry. More information on the
formatting of references can be found in the SAE Style Guide.
No corrections will be accepted once your paper is uploaded. Note: The content of a final
manuscript is accepted as it is received with no editorial intervention, but formatting changes will
occur. We see many of the same errors in authors’ papers such as duplication of figure and table
numbering and use of position words such as above and below. Refer to the Technical Paper Checklist
for assistance in eliminating these errors before submitting your final paper.
This template should be printed as a reference and all text beginning after the abstract heading
deleted before beginning use. Please delete this cover page before submitting your manuscript.

 Teams are expected (but not limited to) to capture the points shown below in their Design
Report.
Particulars
Page 1-4 Objectives
Methodology
DFMA - Considerations
Design Specs
Design Optimisation & Validation
Teams can add other Design parameters also
Concepts, Design, CAE, DVP, GD&T, safety,
Page - 5 sustainability, durability, reliability, etc. - Pictures &
Graphs with caption.
Front view. Side view, Top view of the vehicle with
Page 6-8
Driver Mannequin
` Marked with vehicle dimension (LBH, Wheelbase,
Ride height, Track width, CoG)
Annexure* Design Calculations
 Type the Title of your Report Here
Author, co-author
Affiliation

Copyright © 2023 BAJA SAEINDIA

The body section is not entitled “Body”. Rather it
comprises multiple sections and subsections titled using topical
Abstract headings in a four-level structure. Template styles [Head1]
through [Head4] are used to tag and format titles of the
Abstract must be no more than 250 words. The Report is different levels. No specific heading titles are mandated, but
the authoritative source for the abstract. Footnotes, figures common examples include Methods, Results, and Discussion.
and tables should not be included in the title or abstract. The [Normal] style tag is used for paragraph text. Figures,
tables, and equations fall under the body section. Found in this
template are examples of a figure, a table, and equations
This template is merely a guide to aid the author in
(which must be kept to 3.5” wide).
submitting the text of their Report.
Head 2 Example
The manuscript elements have been formatted to the
SAE Technical Paper Style Guide which can be used as an
A [Head 2] style tag applied to the heading above is
additional resource and can be found on the SAE website
Arial, 11-point, initial caps, bold, italic. The [Normal] style tag
where this template is located.
should be used for paragraph text, which is Arial 9 point,
regular.
Remember to use the Technical Paper Checklist also
found on the SAE website where this template is located before
Head 3 Example
submitting your Report. This will ensure that all steps have
been completed and are correct.
A [Head3] style tag applied to the heading above is Arial,
10-point, initial caps, bold. The [Normal] style tag should be
This template should be printed as a reference and all
used for paragraph text, which is Arial, 9 points, regular.
text beginning after the abstract heading deleted before
beginning use.
Head 4 Example

Introduction A [Head4] style tag applied to the heading above is Arial,

9-point, initial caps, bold, italic. The [Normal] style tag should be
The [Head1] style is a Level 1 heading. It has been applied used for paragraph text, which is Arial, 9 points, regular.
to the “Abstract” and “Introduction” headings. A [Head1] is
Arial, 12-point, initial caps, bold. [Normal] style text and other Table1. This is an example of a table and table title. For tables, the recommended
levels of headings [Head2], [Head3], and [Head4] should be size is 3.5 inches. Table titles are Arial, 8-point, SAE Blue and are placed above the
used to structure the content within any given section. table. The Normal Table Text style tag should be applied to the table text.

First Heading of Body

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The body of the Report should include a detailed and Stroke 154 mm
structured description of the work performed, including (as
appropriate) methodology, assumptions, hardware, Bore 127.5 mm
observations, analysis, and a comparison of results with prior Connecting Rod 255 mm
work. The information presented must be self-contained (in the
sense that the reader is not assumed to have read prior Compression ratio 14.3:1
Reports) and provide an appropriate level of detail for the
Number of Valves 4
intended audience. Define all terms at first usage and apply
them consistently. Exhaust Valve Open 34° BBDC @ 0.15 mm lift

Exhaust Valve Close 6° BTDC @ 0.15 mm lift

Inlet Valve Open 2° BTDC @ 0.15 mm lift

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 Running-In," SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-2428, 2012,
1. This is an example of an ordered list. When creating this doi:10.4271/2011- 01-2428.
type of list do not enclose number or letter in 4. Morgan, R., Scullion, P., Nix, L., Kan, C. et al., "Injury Risk
parenthesis Investigation of the Small, Rear-seat Occupant in Side
i.e. (1) or (a). Instead, number as shown in this example. Impact," SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-0092, 2012,
doi:10.4271/2012-01-0092.
5. Kimura, Y. and Murakami, M., "Analysis of Piston Friction -
Shown are examples of equations. All equations wider
Effects of Cylinder Bore Temperature Distribution and Oil
than 3.5 inches must be wrapped to the next line as shown in
Temperature," SAE Int. J. Fuels Lubr. 5(1):1-6, 2012,
these equations.
doi:10.4271/2011-01-1746.
6. SAE International Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice,
“Laboratory Measurement of the Composite Vibration
Damping Properties of Material on a Supporting Steel
Bar,” SAE Standard J1637, Rev. Aug. 2007.

Contact Information
If a Contact Information section is not wanted, delete this
heading and text.

Acknowledgments
If the acknowledgement section is not wanted, delete
this heading and text.

Definitions/Abbreviations

SA sample abbreviations
Summary/Conclusions
UBT Use borderless table < 3.5 inches wide.
If the Summary/Conclusions section is not wanted,
delete this heading and text. Test vector Don’t capitalize term unless an acronym or
proper noun.

References
1. SAE uses the Chicago Manual of Style in formatting Appendix
references. In the text of the Report the citations are
numerically identified using square brackets [1]. Up to
The Appendix is one-column. If you have an appendix in
four authors should be listed; more than four, et al.,
your document, you will need to insert a continuous page break
should be used after the fourth author is listed. Refer to
and set the columns to one. If you do not have an appendix in
the SAE Technical Paper Style Guide for formatting
your document, this paragraph can be ignored, and the heading
different types of references. Apply the List-Ordered-
and section break deleted.
Numeric style tag to format references. Below are some
examples.

2. Guo, Q. and Liu, B., "Simulation and Physical

Measurement of Seamless Passenger Airbag Door
Deployment," SAE Technical Paper 2012-01-0082, 2012,
doi:10.4271/2012- 01-0082.

3. Kunkel, S., Zimmer, T., and Wachtmeister, G.,

"Friction Analysis of Oil Control Rings during

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 Picture Representation

The optional page may contain content (photos, graphs, etc.)

in the below format.

Figure 1. Example of a figure and figure caption. The sample figure

has been sized to 3.5 inches wide, which is the recommended size.
Captions for figures are Arial, 8-point, SAE Blue and are placed below
the figure.

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 Annexure

 The Annexure page for design calculations does not need to follow above mentioned format.
 This section should be used for showing design calculations, etc.
 Attachment in forms of Excel, Word or PPT is not allowed.
 Annexure is limited to 10 Pages.
 Pictures can be only used to refer drawings like free body diagrams, etc.
 Calculations should be in text format only.
 Tables and Graphs can be used.