Composite Body Construction Optimization and Technological Design of an Electrically Powered Race Car

Mechanika: Scientific Letters of Rzeszow University of Technology, Nr.298 2018
Rafal Andrzej Chatys, Kacper Kuta, Aleksandrs Paničs

The paper discusses the ways of structural optimization of composite automotive bodies, such as race cars using electric and hybrid power sources. To reach these goals we are using CFD aerodynamical design check. Taking into account all the above mentioned, the integrated 3D-CAD race bolide body model prototype was designed, based on a concept of NACA profiles used in surface positive and negative curvatures generation to ensure better air overflow, stability, drag coefficient, downforce etc. The results of previously mentioned aerodynamical parameter values are presented in this paper. The result of integrated 3D-CAD race bolide body model is also presented as real scale composite automotive body.

Keywords
aerodynamics, automotive, composite, parts technology
DOI
10.7862/rm.2018.36

Chatys, R., Kuta, K., Paničs, A. Composite Body Construction Optimization and Technological Design of an Electrically Powered Race Car. Mechanika: Scientific Letters of Rzeszow University of Technology, Nr.298, 2018, Vol.90, iss.4, pp.421-431. ISSN 0209-2689. e-ISSN 2300-5211. Available from: doi:10.7862/rm.2018.36

Publication language
English (en)