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Race Car Aerodynamics Simulation
Figure 1 – Aerodynamic simulation side profile.
Problem
Design a race car within the provided constraints, and evaluate its aerodynamic performance.
Process
Develop car model using SolidWorks.
Calculate aerodynamic performance using SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
Adjust design to maximize aerodynamic downforce.
Product
Figure 2 – Aerodynamic simulation control area.
Figure 3 – Plot of aerodynamic pressure at 150 MPH.
Figure 4 – Plot of aerodynamic vorticity at 150 MPH.
Figure 5 – Plot of vehicle lift/drag ratio over 0-150 MPH.
Figure 6 – Plot of vehicle lift coefficient (CL) over 0-150 MPH.
Figure 7 – Plot of vehicle lift coefficient (CL) vs. Reynolds number.
Figure 8 – Plot of vehicle drag coefficient (CD) over 0-150 MPH.
Figure 9 – Plot of vehicle drag coefficient (CD) vs. Reynolds number.
Figure 10 – Plot of vehicle drag power over 0-150 MPH.
