Simulating the tire contact patch region
Wheels and tires could be regarded as some of the trickiest components to model and get right in a CFD simulation. This is because —unlike […]
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Aerodynamics of rear wing mountings
Rear wings are an indispensable feature in modern racing since Colin Chapman successfully introduced the concept in Formula 1 during the late 1960’s. And like […]
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DrivAer: grille shutters
In this post we continue to explore road vehicle aerodynamics with aid of the DrivAer model. This time, considering the benefit of adding grille shutters […]
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DrivAer: fastback vs estate back aerodynamics
I own myself a fastback Mazda 6, but also like estate back versions of certain models like the BMW 3-series. So, I’m curious about the […]
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The effect of different aerodynamic elements on the efficiency of the McLaren MP4-29 front wing
This is by no means representative of the actual performance of McLaren’s aerodynamic packages. The CAD geometry was generated based on high quality pictures, but from […]
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