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 optimization 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.


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    Title :

    The Uses of Composite Materials in the Design and Manufacture of Formula 1 Racing Cars


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    Publication date :

    1990-01-01


    Size :

    8 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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    ORourke,B.P. / Williams Grand Prix Engineering,GB | Automotive engineering | 1989


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