Competition Car Downforce

Author : Simon McBeath
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
ISBN 13 : 9780857330079
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competition Car Aerodynamics written by Simon McBeath and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aerodynamics is a science in itself, and is one of the most important factors in modern competition car design. This fully updated second edition covers all aspects of aerodynamics, including both downforce and drag. This complex subject is explained in down-to-earth terms, with the aid of numerous illustrations, including color CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) diagrams to demonstrate how aerodynamic devices work, as well as wind-tunnel studies.

Author : Simon McBeath
Publisher : Haynes Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781859606629
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competition Car Downforce written by Simon McBeath and published by Haynes Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000-04-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking to improve the performance and handling of your car, you can with this highly readable and well-illustrated guide to all the main aspects of downforce devices. Chock full of interviews with experts and data from major constructors, this book addresses the theory of downforce lift and drag, wind tunnels and computational fluid dynamics, plus airdams, splitters, spoilers and wings. Includes legislation, restrictions and regulations. Foreword by Gordon Murray.

Author : J Katz
Publisher : Robert Bentley, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780837601427
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Race Car Aerodynamics written by J Katz and published by Robert Bentley, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-03-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to summarize the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. From F1 to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan racing, this book provides clear explanations for engineers who want to improve their design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast. Explains how aerodynamics win races, why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction, designing wings and venturis, plus wind tunnel designs and more.

Author : Simon McBeath
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1787110869
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competition Car Aerodynamics 3rd Edition written by Simon McBeath and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From historical background to state of the art techniques, and with chapters covering airdams, splitters, spoilers, wings, underbodies and myriad miscellaneous devices, Competition Car Aerodynamics 3rd Edition also features in-depth case studies from across the motorsport spectrum to help develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Author : Julian Edgar
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1787118231
Total Pages : 830 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modifying the Aerodynamics of Your Road Car written by Julian Edgar and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of vehicle aerodynamics. It begins with simple ideas and finishes with sophisticated and effective aerodynamic modifications that work. Three major chapters cover on-road testing techniques that give you all the information you need to decide what modifications you should make – and, after you’ve made them, how well they work. Low-cost techniques allow you to visualise the patterns of airflow over your car so that you can actually see the problem areas that need improvement. Uniquely, you’re also shown how to measure aerodynamic pressures, so you can determine which body surfaces are creating lift, drag and downforce. Want to work out where a wing should be placed? On-road testing to find that out is covered as well. The book also shows you how to measure downforce to see if that wing is actually working! If you wish to reduce drag, more than ten different areas are covered. Reducing frontal area, lowering cooling system drag, optimising vehicle ride height and rake, reducing the strength of the wake, achieving clean airflow separation and optimising wheel designs – they’re all covered using the latest research findings. And if you’re a performance driver, there’s a major chapter devoted to reducing lift and improving stability. This chapter includes the design and development of undertrays and diffusers, wings and spoilers. The example car developed measurable downforce when fitted with an undertray and rear diffuser, something that transformed its on-road handling. The author has been writing about the aerodynamics of road cars for more than 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car modifier who has performed numerous aerodynamic modifications and upgrades to his own cars. The book’s technical consultant, RH Barnard, is an acknowledged world leading automotive aerodynamicist. If you want a practical, hands-on guide that demystifies and explains car aerodynamics, and shows you how to make effective aerodynamic modifications to your car, this book is for you.

Author : Joseph Katz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119185734
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Automotive Aerodynamics written by Joseph Katz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The automobile is an icon of modern technology because it includes most aspects of modern engineering, and it offers an exciting approach to engineering education. Of course there are many existing books on introductory fluid/aero dynamics but the majority of these are too long, focussed on aerospace and don’t adequately cover the basics. Therefore, there is room and a need for a concise, introductory textbook in this area. Automotive Aerodynamics fulfils this need and is an introductory textbook intended as a first course in the complex field of aero/fluid mechanics for engineering students. It introduces basic concepts and fluid properties, and covers fluid dynamic equations. Examples of automotive aerodynamics are included and the principles of computational fluid dynamics are introduced. This text also includes topics such as aeroacoustics and heat transfer which are important to engineering students and are closely related to the main topic of aero/fluid mechanics. This textbook contains complex mathematics, which not only serve as the foundation for future studies but also provide a road map for the present text. As the chapters evolve, focus is placed on more applicable examples, which can be solved in class using elementary algebra. The approach taken is designed to make the mathematics more approachable and easier to understand. Key features: Concise textbook which provides an introduction to fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, with automotive applications Written by a leading author in the field who has experience working with motor sports teams in industry Explains basic concepts and equations before progressing to cover more advanced topics Covers internal and external flows for automotive applications Covers emerging areas of aeroacoustics and heat transfer Automotive Aerodynamics is a must-have textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in automotive and mechanical engineering, and is also a concise reference for engineers in industry.

Author : Simon McBeath
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781844255658
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competition Car Data Logging written by Simon McBeath and published by Haynes Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systematic list, with taxonomic keys, of all the grasses sent to Kew by Gert Hatschbach from southern and central Brazil between 1965 and 1985.

Author : Peter Wright
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 0768002346
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Formula 1 Technology written by Peter Wright and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2001-07-15 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Peter Wright identifies and outlines five parameters -- Power, Weight, Tire Grip, Drag and Lift -- and shows how each can be maximized. In addition, he describes the variety of technologies (including those that have been banned over the years) that are involved, not just in the makeup of the Formula 1 cars, but also in the component manufacturing, systems testing, and the actual racing of the cars.

Author : Chuck Edmondson
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421401142
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Car Physics written by Chuck Edmondson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revving engines, smoking tires, and high speeds. Car racing enthusiasts and race drivers alike know the thrill of competition, the push to perform better, and the agony—and dangers—of bad decisions. But driving faster and better involves more than just high horsepower and tightly tuned engines. Physicist and amateur racer Chuck Edmondson thoroughly discusses the physics underlying car racing and explains just what’s going on during any race, why, and how a driver can improve control and ultimately win. The world of motorsports is rich with excitement and competition—and physics. Edmondson applies common mathematical theories to real-world racing situations to reveal the secrets behind successful fast driving. He explains such key concepts as how to tune your car and why it matters, how to calculate 0 to 60 mph times and quarter-mile times and why they are important, and where, when, why, and how to use kinematics in road racing. He wraps it up with insight into the impact and benefit of green technologies in racing. In each case, Edmondson’s in-depth explanations and worked equations link the physics principles to qualitative racing advice. From selecting shifting points to load transfer in car control and beyond, Fast Car Physics is the ideal source to consult before buckling up and cinching down the belts on your racing harness.

Author : Herb Adams
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557880550
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chassis Engineering written by Herb Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-11-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.