Multi Objective Aerodynamic Design in Formula SAE

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Creator	Arscott, Phillip J.
Abstract	This thesis examines the effect of aerodynamics on Formula SAE cars. Due to the different objectives of the Formula SAE events, an understanding of the car's complete aerodynamic design is necessary. Using a half car computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, a series of sensitivity studies are conducted to determine trends and interactions between each aerodynamic component and the full car. Recommendations to the car's aerodynamic design are made based on observations in sensitivity studies. The 2013 Global Formula Racing (GFR) combustion car was then used to physically evaluate four different aerodynamic configurations and their effect to on-track vehicle performance and competition score.
License	All rights reserved
Resource Type	Masters Thesis
Date Issued	2016-02-24
Degree Level	Master's
Degree Name	Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree Field	Mechanical Engineering
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2016
Advisor	Paasch, Robert K.
Committee Member	Batten, Belinda Hoyle, Christopher
Academic Affiliation	Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Graduate School
Subject	Automobiles, Racing -- Aerodynamics Automobiles, Racing -- Design and construction
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/58617
Embargo date range	2017-08-23 to 2018-03-31

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