Fig A1 Schematic Cross-section of the aerofoil
Assume for the skin the following properties, Mean G = 90 GPa and effective length
is 1.5m. ————--
Task 4 (40%)
Assuming the car can achieve a maximum speed of 245 mph with a lift coefficient of
0.45 for the aerofoil and the centre of twist is approximately is 10% of the chord
length AE; determine the maximum angle of twist and stress induced in the aerofoil
for this case: Lebu2s.
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Task 2 (10%
The actual aerofoil however has closed ends with a small plate of the same material.
Estimate how this will change your predicted answer and indicate the positions along
the length were this is most affected using a simple sketch
Task 3 (25%)
If under race condition the section is subject to an impact at the mid-point between
the end plates which damages section FG. Estimate the increase in angle of twist
and the maximum induced stress due this impact.
Supplementary questions
1. If the aerofoil was manufactured from aluminium comment on how the
behaviour of the aerofoil would react to the conditions in tasks 1 to 3 inclusive
(10%)
2. Describe how the “centre of twist” affects the loading (5%)
3. Describe briefly how the composite part would be joined and how you could
estimate the stress in the adhesive. (10%)