Application of Aerodynamics in the Automotive Repair

Abstract:

In the development process of the car, the aerodynamics has a strong impact on the automotive research and design. The initial research of aerodynamics focused on reducing air resistance and improving the car's fuel efficiency. Aerodynamic lift and side forces generated has a significant effect on the stability of cars, and even a threat to the safe driving. With the rapid development of automotive performance, the comfort and security of cars have put forward new and higher requirements, wind noise and airflow pollution generated by the aerodynamics have also emerged. How to reduce the adverse effects on the aerodynamics of cars, which is thought about by not only the people of the design, but also the users and maintenance workers in the car. In the course of vehicle maintenance, arising issues of aerodynamics have been gradually received wide attention.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 556-562)
• Pages: 991-995
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.556-562.991
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Zhao Jun Chen*
• Keywords: Aerodynamic, Air Resistance, Wind Noise

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