Race Car Aerodynamics
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Table of Contents
PrefaceOverview: Aerodynamics and Race Cars
- The Impact of Aerodynamics on Vehicle Shape
Aerodynamic Downforce and Performance
Creating and Measuring Aerodynamic Forces
How Aerodynamics Shapes Race Cars
The Impact of Racing Aerodynamics on Production Cars
The Following Chapters
Aerodynamic Forces and Terms
- Basic Terminology
The Boundary Layer
Bernoulli's Equation
Flow Over Bodies and the Pressure Coefficient
Drag, Lift, and Side Force
Relevant Literature
References
Tools of the Trade
- Road Testing
Wind Tunnel Methods
Computational Methods
References
Airfoils and Wings
- Airfoils: Basic Definitions
Finite Wings
Basic Lifting Surface Interactions
Examples of Various Airfoil Shapes
References
Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance
- Tire Performance
Vehicle Dynamics
The Effect of Aerodynamics on Performance
References
Aerodynamics of the Complete Vehicle
- Basic Vehicle Body Concepts
Aerodynamics of the Complete Vehicle
Flow Over Wheels
Sliding Seals and Skirts
Underbody Channels (Venturis)
Simple Add-ons: Spoilers, Strakes, and Wickers
Internal Flow
Race Car Wings
References Real-world Examples
- Milestones: Historically Important Designs
More Current Examples
References
Appendix 2: Wind Tunnels
Index
About the Author