I had the privilege of serving as the Aerodynamic Wings Lead for our Formula SAE team at my university. One of my roles involved designing the front wing of our race car using the Siemens NX software. Through this experience, I gained valuable hands-on experience in the design and optimization of aerodynamic components, and developed a strong understanding of the key principles that underpin high-performance race car design.
I performed CFD simulations using Star-CCM+ to optimize the design of the front wing. By analyzing the flow of air around the wing, I was able to optimize its shape and dimensions to achieve the desired amount of downforce while minimizing drag. As a result, downforce was increased by 21% while reducing drag by 33%.
The Front Wing mount was designed using topology optimization techniques, where a balance between strength and weight was achieved. To further enhance weight savings without compromising the wing's structural integrity, I incorporated carefully designed cutouts into all of the component parts.
This image depicts the initial test run for the foam wire cutting process used to shape the aerofoil profile of the Front Wing. This was a crucial step in the development of the wing, as achieving the correct aerodynamic shape is paramount to optimizing its performance on the race track.
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