Competition Car Aerodynamics

by McBeath, Simon

• ISBN13: 9781844252305
• ISBN10: 1844252302
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-31
• Publisher: Haynes Pubns

Summary

Aerodynamics is a science in itself, and is one of the most important factors in modern competition car design. This new book, a successor to "Competition Car Downforce", covers all aspects of aerodynamics, including both downforce and drag. This complex subject is explained in down-to-earth terms, with the aid of numerous illustrations, including color CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) diagrams to demonstrate how aerodynamic devices work. Aimed primarily at amateur and semi-professional designers and drivers, as well as students, this fascinating book will also appeal to armchair enthusiasts wishing to gain a better understanding of the subject.

Table of Contents

Preface	6	(1)
Acknowledgements	7	(1)
Foreword	8	(1)
Willem Toet
Historical background	9	(10)
Out of thin air	19	(26)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)	45	(12)
Airdams, splitters and spoilers	57	(24)
Wings	81	(42)
Underbody aerodynamics	123	(24)
Miscellaneous devices	147	(22)
Removing (some of) the guesswork	169	(18)
A few case studies	187	(28)
Final thoughts	215	(3)
Appendix 1 Some wing profile suggestions	218	(3)
Appendix 2 References and recommended reading	221	(3)
Glossary of terms and abbreviations	224	(6)
Index	230