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Theory and applications of aerodynamics for ground vehicles /
This best-selling book provides an introduction to ground vehicle aerodynamics and methodically guides the reader through the various aspects of the subject. Those needing specific information or a refresher can easily jump to the material of interest. There is a particular emphasis on various vehic...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Warrendale, Pennsylvania :
SAE International,
[2014]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Drag; 1.1 General Concept of Drag; 1.2 High Reynolds Number Flow versus Low Reynolds Number Flow; 1.3 General Airfoil Flow Behavior; 1.4 Airfoil Geometry; 1.5 Flow Classification and Continuity: Steady and Unsteady Flow, Streamline; 1.5.1 Stream Tubes; 1.5.2 Continuity; 1.5.3 Bernoulli's Equations; 1.6 Boundary Layer; 1.7 Airfoil Theory; 1.8 Lift, Drag, Side Force, and Moment; 1.8.1 Form Drag; 1.8.2 Skin Friction Drag; 1.8.3 Interference Drag; 1.8.4 Induced Drag; 1.8.5 Wave Drag; 1.9 Sources of Drag in Ground Vehicles; Summary.
- Key TermsReview Questions; Important Questions/Application Questions; Exercises; Projects; References; Chapter 2 Noise and Vehicle Soiling; 2.1 Sources of Noise; 2.1.1 Vehicle Body; 2.1.2 Windshield and Side Glasses; 2.1.3 Powertrain; 2.1.4 HVAC System; 2.1.5 Environment; 2.1.6 Tire; 2.2 Types of Aerodynamic Noise; 2.2.1 Attached Flow Noise; 2.2.2 Separated Flow Noise; 2.2.3 Cavity Noise; 2.2.4 Wind Aspiration Noise; 2.3 Locating Noise Source; 2.4 Noise Measurement; 2.4.1 Microphones; 2.4.2 Acoustic Dummies; 2.4.3 Sound Level Meters; 2.4.4 Accelerometers and Dynamometers.
- 2.5 Material-Based Noise Abatement2.5.1 Acoustic Foam; 2.5.2 Acoustic Barrier; 2.6 Design-Based Noise Abatement; 2.6.1 A-pillar; 2.6.2 Side-View Mirrors; 2.6.3 Windows and Sunroof; 2.6.4 Doors and Door Handle; 2.6.5 Windshield Wiper; 2.6.6 Gaps; 2.6.7 Hood Ornament and Radio Antenna; 2.7 Wind Tunnel Noise; 2.8 Vehicle Soiling; 2.8.1 Front Soiling; 2.8.2 Rear soiling; 2.8.3 Side Soiling; 2.8.4 Engine Intake Soiling; Summary; Key Terms; Review Questions; Application Question; Exercises; Projects; References; Chapter 3 Experimental Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles; 3.1 Wind Tunnel.
- 3.1.1 Principles of Operation3.1.2 Wind Tunnel Classification; 3.1.2.1 Classification by Basic Architecture; 3.1.2.2 Classification by Speed; 3.1.2.3 Classification by Air Pressure; 3.1.2.4 Other Types of Wind Tunnel; 3.1.3 Wind Tunnel Quality; 3.1.4 Wind Tunnel Test Floor Modification; 3.1.4.1 Elevated Ground Plane; 3.1.4.2 Suction Ahead of Model; 3.1.4.3 Suction Plate in the Tunnel Floor; 3.1.4.4 Moving Belt; 3.1.5 Wind Tunnel Model Size and Wall Correction; 3.1.6 Mounting Devices; 3.1.6.1 Model Placement; 3.1.6.2 Internal Balance; 3.1.6.3 External Balance.
- 3.1.7 Measured and Computed Parameters3.1.8 Instrumentation; 3.1.9 Flow Visualization; 3.1.10 Scale Model Testing; 3.1.11 Scale Effect; 3.1.12 Effect of Wheels; 3.1.13 Similarity; 3.1.14 Reynolds Number; 3.1.15 Estimating Full-Scale Values from Model Data; 3.2 Track and Road Testing; 3.2.1 Aerodynamic Data Acquisition; 3.2.1.1 Suspension Travel; 3.2.1.2 Mounting Probe; 3.2.1.3 Data Acquisition; 3.2.2 Data Standardization; Summary; Key Terms; Review Questions; Application Questions; Exercise; Project; References; Chapter 4 Computational Aerodynamics for Ground Vehicles.