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Creator:: Powell, Zach L.
Abstract:: For the 2019 season, a new chassis layup was designed that is much stronger than in previous years, yet only slightly heavier. Compared to the baseline steel tube frame, the 2019 chassis has safety factors of about 110% for most zones. Also, a new impact attenuator was designed that absorbs...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Robert Paasch For the 2019 season, a new chassis layup was designed that is much

Creator:: Theroff, Zachary
Abstract:: This project consists of the analysis, design, and manufacturing of the 2016 cooling system for Global Formula Racing’s combustion vehicle. Several water configurations were examined, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to estimate airflow and heat transfer calculations in MATLAB to estimate heat rejection through each concept. Data used to perform...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch This project consists of the analysis, design, and manufacturing of

Creator:: Morris, Taylor H.
Abstract:: This project analyzes, tests, and redesigns an environmental control system for Global Formula Racing’s (GFR) dynamometer. It seeks to develop a working system to test GFR’s car engine under air conditions similar to those faced during competition. A model is developed to predict the performance of the environmental control system,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch This project analyzes, tests, and redesigns an environmental control

Creator:: Zuck, Austin L.
Abstract:: The Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) has provided a platform for teams like Oregon State’s own Global Formula Racing Team (GFR) to produce a formula style race car and compete with other schools across the world. The GFR team has used the same carbon fiber monocoque chassis since the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch The Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) has provided a

Creator:: Lukacovic, Kyle S.
Abstract:: The goal of this project is to research an innovative rear wing design for Formula SAE and determine if the concept could be beneficial for automotive racing purposes. The research consists of three steps. First, sensitivity analyses using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation were performed on multiple configurations. Next an...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch The goal of this project is to research an innovative rear wing

Creator:: LaFranchi, Alexander
Abstract:: This project examines the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model used by Global Formula Racing (GFR) to simulate external aerodynamics for a Formula SAE racecar. It seeks to improve the accuracy of the existing model by changing mesh and physics model parameters. Accuracy of the model is quantified through comparison to...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch This project

Creator:: Volk, Austin R.
Abstract:: For many years, engine overhearing has been the major cause for vehicle breakdowns and engine malfunctions for most teams in Endurance events at Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) Series competitions. Additionally, with a growing importance of aerodynamics to the overall success of the Global Formula Racing at these events,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch For many years, engine overhearing has been the major cause for

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