Automotive Aerodynamics

Automotive aerodynamics is the study of the aerodynamics of road vehicles. Its main goals are reducing drag and wind noise, minimizing noise emission, and preventing undesired lift forces and other causes of aerodynamic instability at high speeds. Air is also considered a fluid in this case. For some classes of racing vehicles, it may also be important to produce downforce to improve traction and thus cornering abilities.

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Construction of Blank Part

GIF of Blank Part

Body

GIF of Body Rail

Front Rim

GIF of Front Rim

Front Tire

Revolved Base Feature

GIF of Front Tire

Rear Rim

GIF of Rear Rim

Rear Tire

Revolved Base Feature

GIF of Rear Tire

Rail Car Assembly

PIcture of Final Assembly

GIF of Final Assembly

Drawing

Flow Simulation

GIF of Sphere Trajectory Animation

Thumbnail Drawings & Research

CO2 Rail Car Project

Completed First Prototype

Fully Assembled First Prototype

CO2 Rail Car Project- Redesign

Added a Rear Fender

GIF of Final Design

CO2 Rail Car Project- Drawing

CO2 Rail Car Project- Flow Simulation

First design surface plot

Final design surface plot with guide hole

First design flow trajectories

Final design with flow trajectories

First design graph and data

Final design graph and data

Final animation

Race Day!!!

For the post processing I had to remove all of the supports that was on the car. Then I had to cut the axles to the right size so that they would fit my car and the tires would fit correctly. Lastly I had to add tape in my cartridge hole so it would not be as loose.

Race 1- 2/27/2024