In recent years a new application for advanced composite materials has been in the construction of load-bearing components for Formula 1 racing cars. Their use has been progressively extended and they currently comprise a major part of the vehicle assembly for all competing Formula 1 designs. Here the experiences gained with these materials at Williams Grand Prix Engineering are described. The initial interest in this technology was for optimisation of structural efficiency. A wide range of component design criteria are covered and advantages have also been found in the areas of strength, impact performance, geometric accuracy and speed of manufacture.
The uses of composite materials in the design and manufacture of formula 1 racing cars
Die Anwendungen von Verbundwerkstoffen bei der Konstruktion und Fertigung von Formel 1 Rennwagen
Design in Composite Materials, Proc. of the I Mech E Conf. ; 2 , Mar ; 39-47
1989
9 Seiten, 6 Bilder, 1 Tabelle
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Englisch
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