Performance characteristics of Vehicles The Engineering behind Vehicle Design
Mar 31, 2015
Performance characteristicsof Vehicles
The Engineering behind Vehicle Design
Forces acting on a two axle vehicle
Forces Acting on a Tractor-semi trailer
Power requirements of a full size passenger car as a function of speed
Aerodynamic resistance coefficient for passenger cars
a) Citroen DS-19, b) Oldsmobile Tornado, c) Mercedes Benz 300 SE b) d) Ford Falcon Futura, e) VW 1200 i) Ford Mustang
Influence of body shape details on aerodynamic resistance coefficient of a passenger car
Aerodynamic resistance
Coefficient and Frontal area for passenger cars.
Influence of the front end
Influence of the front end on aerodynamic resistance coefficient ofA passenger car
Influence of the read end
Influence of the rear end on aerodynamic resistance coefficientOf a passenger car
Influence of the front spoiler
Influence of the front spoilerDesign on aerodynamic resistanceCoefficient and aerodynamic lift Coefficient of a passenger car
Influence of the rear spoiler design
Influence of the rear spoiler design on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of a passenger car
The angle of attack
Influence of the angle of attack on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars
The ground clearance
Influence of the ground clearance on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars
Influence of load
Influence of load on aerodynamic resistance coefficient and aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars
Operational Factors
Influence of operational factors on aerodynamic coefficient of a passenger car
Components of Aerodynamic Resistance coefficient and Potential for reduction
Reduction of resistance and fuel economy
Effects of reduction in aerodynamic resistance coefficient on fuel economy atDifferent speeds for a midsize passenger car
Cd reduction and fuel saving
Effect of reductionIn aerodynamic Resistance coefficientOn fuel saving for a Tractor-semi-trailer
Cd and vehicle types
Distribution of aerodynamic resistance
Between tractor and semi-trailer atDifferent yaw angles
Between truck and trailer at Different yaw angles
Effect of Add-On devices
Effect of add on devices and bodyDetails on aerodynamic resistance Coefficient of tractor-semi trailer
Effect of add on devices on aerodynamic resistance Coefficient of tractor-semi trailer atDifferent yaw angles