Race Car Aerodynamics - Designing for Speed
Over the past 15 years, author Joseph Katz has been involved with aerodynamic development in the most competitive areas of motorsport today. From Formula One, to Indy Car, Drag and Sedan Racing, this book provides clear explanations for both engineers who want to improve their design skills, and enthusiasts who want to understand how their favourite cars go fast.
Katz explains:
- How aerodynamics win races.
- Why downforce is more important than streamlining and drag reduction.
- Designing wings and venturis-what works and what doesn't.
- Wind tunnel designs, methods and results-what you can and cannot believe.
- Full definitions of terms, with equations and examples provided for determining key aerodynamic parameters like drag, lift and side-force coefficients, fluid viscosity, or wind-tunnel corrections.
Numerous examples using specific race cars, passenger-based prototypes, and open-wheel designs.
Autor: | Joseph Katz |
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Presentación: | 280 páginas, 26.5 x 20 x 2.1 cm, tapa blanda |
Ilustración: | 285 fotos y dibujos |
Editor: | Bentley Publishers (USA, 1996) |
EAN: | 9780837601427 |
Race Car Aerodynamics - Designing for Speed
Idioma: Inglés
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