Design Optimization of the Rear Wing of a Sports Car

Abstract:

In this paper it is presented the design optimization of the rear wing of a sports car. The wing profile was parameterized with three variables, the angle of attack was the fourth variable and the objective function was to minimize the lift over drag ratio. Three virtual models were considered: a model without rear wing, a model with a rear wing with initial profile and position and a model with optimized rear wing. For these three models the drag and lift coefficients were calculated for comparison along with drag and lift forces.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 823)
• Pages: 265-270
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.823.265
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Mario Trotea*, Alexandru Bolcu, Dumitru Neagoe, Loreta Simniceanu
• Keywords: Aerodynamics, Design Optimization, Parameterization, Rear Wing

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