Aerodynamics and Composites
Aerodynamics:
This subteam is responsible for the design and manufacturing of all aerodynamic devices on the car. The goal is to use these components to generate downforce, which gives the car aerodynamic grip. In doing that, high speed cornering capabilities increase.
We work alongside the composites subteam to manufacture the front wing, rear wing, sidepods, and more. We use Computational Fluid Dynamic software to help us visualize how the airflow will interact with our design, and see in what ways we can improve the design.
Composites:
This subteam is mainly responsible for manufacturing carbon fiber parts. Carbon fiber is the structural aspect and the resin is the binding aspect. Our goal is to manufacture complex parts like the front and rear wing, designed by our Aerodynamics subteam, as well as less complex parts like our pedal faces and body panels. Composites are used in every reasonable application in order to minimize the weight of the car.