Finite element analysis in Formula 1
A short introduction to this album.
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Solving a mesh model
enNovember 09, 2009
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Step 6 is to input the various stresses and loads that the hub will have to cope with, and use a computer programme to solve the model. Today this can be done quickly and reliably though it still needs a lot of interpretation by the engineers and designers.
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Transcript -- Finite element analysis in Formula 1
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
This is Formula 1!
How final element analysis is used to get maximum performance out of Formula 1 cars, focussing on two components: the wheel hub and the 'tub'.
Transcript -- This is Formula 1!
Transcript -- How final element analysis is used to get maximum performance out of Formula 1 cars, focussing on two components: the wheel hub and the 'tub'.
Component function
The first step in final element analysis is to understand precisely what a component does and how it interacts with other elements. Lewis Butler from Red Bull Racing reveals the role of the hub in F1 car design.
Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone
enNovember 09, 2009
Transcript -- Component function
Transcript -- The first step in final element analysis is to understand precisely what a component does and how it interacts with other elements. Lewis Butler from Red Bull Racing reveals the role of the hub in F1 car design.
Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone
enNovember 09, 2009
Analysing stresses and strains
The second step is to analyse the stresses and strains that the component will be subject to. Lewis Butler from Red Bull and Ray Martin from the OU explain how the hub has to be able to cope with massive external loads.
Transcript -- Analysing stresses and strains
Transcript -- The second step is to analyse the stresses and strains that the component will be subject to. Lewis Butler from Red Bull and Ray Martin from the OU explain how the hub has to be able to cope with massive external loads.
Boundary conditions
The third step is to consider the wheel hub's boundary conditions and how these interact with the external stresses on the wheel hub.
Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone
enNovember 09, 2009
Transcript -- Boundary conditions
Transcript -- The third step is to consider the wheel hub's boundary conditions and how these interact with the external stresses on the wheel hub.
Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone
enNovember 09, 2009