Research on crosswind stability of FSAE racing car with rear wing at different attack angles

Jun Ni*, Si Zhong Chen, Da Feng, Xu Jie Wang, Jia Xin Hao

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In order to analyze the performance of a certain FSAE racing car with rear wing at different attack angles by virtual prototyping technology. The multi-body model of a FSAE racing car which takes non-linear factors into consideration was built by applying ADAMS/Car. The correctness of the model is verified by comparison with the actual experiment result. By the simulation of the air resistance and lift characteristics of the rear wing, a feasible method to building the aerodynamic characteristics of the rear wing in multi-body model was proposed. Based on these, the crosswind stability of FSAE racing car with rear wing at different attack angles was analyzed, the result shows that the effect of crosswind is reduced with the increase of the attack angle of the rear wing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanical Engineering and Materials
Subtitle of host publicationICMEM 2012
Pages737-742
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event2012 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Materials, ICMEM 2012 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Duration: 15 Jan 201216 Jan 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume152-154
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Materials, ICMEM 2012
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne, VIC
Period15/01/1216/01/12

Keywords

  • Attack angle
  • Crosswind stability
  • FSAE racing car
  • Rear wing
  • Virtual prototyping

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Research on crosswind stability of FSAE racing car with rear wing at different attack angles'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this