Aerodynamic design of Formula Student car

Abstract

This bachelor thesis analyzes a solution for the aerodynamic problem in a Formula Student car. This solution will be implemented in a real car and in a real competition with the purpose of get a good performance in the race. The project study the critical parts of a formula car in terms of drag and lift, which are the nose, the air ow for cooling and the di user. This design will be taking into account due to the characteristics of the circuit and the competition the maximum speed will be between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour. The construction and simulation will be with SolidWorks software and assumming a sunny day, and sea level pressure. Also it will be assumed a speed of 25 meter per seconds that are 90 kilometers per hour. SolidWorks software can simulate Computer Fluid Dynamics that show the performance of the whole car in terms of drag and lift and Finite Element Method to analyze the structure in terms of strength of materials.