Project Team
Students
Ryan Bingaman
Mechanical Engineering
Penn State Berks
Faculty Mentors
Dr. Azar Eslam Panah
Penn State Berks
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Bo Cheng
Penn State University Park
Mechanical Engineering
Project
https://sites.psu.edu/mcreu/files/formidable/2/Bingaman_Ryan_Poster_Su2020_Final-1.pdf
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Project Abstract
Le Mans Prototypes Class 1 (LMP1) automobiles are highly advanced race cars that compete in long distance races in multiple countries across the globe. The innovative aerodynamic components utilized on these vehicles influences the car’s aerodynamics; allowing these prototypes to achieve ultimate track performance. Although these prototypes and other racecars utilize this advanced technology, many consumer vehicles that are currently on the road today are excluded. In this work, a literature review of the history, physics, and current use of these aerodynamic components on racecars was conducted with the intention of connecting and revamping consumer technology with LMP1 technology. It was found that using this technology on road vehicles could increase the negative lift coefficient of consumer vehicles, allowing an increase of stability and safety under hazardous and non-hazardous conditions. This application of LMP1 technology to consumer vehicles allows the future of automotive design to be safer than ever before.
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