In this book, the reader learns the essential differences to the passenger car through the analysis divided according to assemblies. This gives him the tools to apply the detailed knowledge acquired to the design and development of competition vehicles. The course for a successful car is set in the concept phase. For this reason, it is given a lot of space and associated design-related areas such as the choice of materials, lightweight construction, design principles, reliability, etc. are discussed. When considering the vehicle as a whole, however, safety systems (rollover device, crash elements, restraining ropes), the cockpit (driver position, seat with restraint system, steering wheel, gearshift, pedal system), the frame or monocoque, the outer skin and aerodynamic devices (ventilation, aerodynamic drag, downforce) must not be omitted. The detailed, in-depth presentation makes the work just as suitable for the interested motorsport enthusiast as it is for the engineer with a practical interest in questions relating to the complete vehicle. The formula material is prepared in such a way that the book can also be used as a reference work.
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Author(s): Michael Trzesniowski
Publisher: Springer Vieweg
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 401
City: Wiesbaden
Preface
Greeting
Edition: Racing Car Technology Handbook: Six Volumes
Abbreviations, Formula Symbols and Units
Geometric Points
Indices
Distances in mm
Angle in or rad
Masses, Weights in kg
Forces in N
Torques and Moments in Nm
Spring rates in N/mm
Dimensionless Key Figures
Other Sizes
Other Abbreviations
Contents
1: Introduction
1.1 Types of Race Cars
1.2 Comparison Racing Versus Mass Production
1.3 Development Process
References
2: Vehicle Concept and Draft Design
2.1 Development Process
2.2 Design Areas
2.3 Concept Characteristic
2.3.1 Engine Position and Drive Layout
2.3.2 Concept Comparison
2.4 Conceptual Design of Overall Vehicle Layout of Overall Vehicle
2.5 General Principles of Embodiment Design
2.6 Materials
2.6.1 Overview of Common Materials
2.6.2 Material Comparison
2.6.3 Material Selection
2.7 Costs
References
3: Safety
3.1 Vehicle Construction
3.2 Switches
3.3 Protective Devices
3.4 Fasteners
3.5 Tests
References
4: Cockpit
4.1 Concept
4.2 Driver´s Position
4.3 Seat
4.4 Steering Wheel
4.4.1 Position of Steering Wheel
4.4.2 Steering Wheel Dimensions and Types
4.5 Foot Lever Mechanism and Pedals
4.6 Linkage
4.7 Dashboard
4.8 Restraint Systems
4.9 Examples
References
5: Aerodynamics
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Air Resistance
5.3 Downforce
5.4 Wing Calculation
5.5 Air Deflectors
5.6 Heat Removal and Ventilation
5.7 Dimensioning and Setup
References
6: Frame
6.1 Requirements
6.2 Types of Construction
6.2.1 Tubular Space Frame
6.2.2 Box Frame (Sheet Metal Monocoque)
6.2.3 Composite Monocoques
6.3 Strength
6.4 Add-on Parts
6.4.1 Brackets and Mounts
6.4.2 Towing Systems
References
7: Bodywork
7.1 Terms
7.2 Requirements
7.3 Design
7.4 Materials
References
8: Comparison Series: Racing
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Development Process
8.3 Development Goals
8.4 Research and Development (R&D)
8.5 Costs
8.6 Environmental Protection
8.7 Technology
8.7.1 Frame and Body
8.7.2 Engine
8.7.3 Power Train
8.7.4 Suspension
References
Appendix A
Glossary
References
