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CFD simulation of an overtaking maneuver using simplified vehicle bodies
Title
CFD simulation of an overtaking maneuver using simplified vehicle bodies
Author
Chellaram, Arune
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering
Description
When two vehicle bodies are involved in a passing maneuver, interesting and intricate aerodynamic interactions occur between them. This has been an area of active interest in Motorsports for quite some time. The existing literature shows only few ...
Insight Derived From High Order Structured Finite Difference CFD Simulations of Flow Past Generic Simplified Car Models
Title
Insight Derived From High Order Structured Finite Difference CFD Simulations of Flow Past Generic Simplified Car Models
Author
Henry, Maxwell
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Mechanical engineering, Engineering, Automobiles--Design and construction
Description
This thesis focuses upon using a high-order finite-difference method on a structured overset grid to study flow features around a generic simplified car model adjusting mesh refinements, rear slant angles, solvers, and turbulence models. These pro...