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    As long as there is nothing actively heating the...

    As long as there is nothing actively heating the tyres. I believe you can make them out of whatever you want.
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    Take the maximum force for each case and plot...

    Take the maximum force for each case and plot that camber angle.

    Have you read anything about tyres?
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    Its for validating composite modeling against...

    Its for validating composite modeling against physical testing.

    Creating two surfaces seems to have worked, thank you
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    Hi, I have just started using...

    Hi,

    I have just started using solidworks/cosmos for some FEA analysis but I can't figure out how to model 3 point bending. This sould be very simple but cosmos is the most backwards FEA software...
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    Hi, I have just started using...

    Hi,

    I have just started using solidworks/cosmos for some FEA analysis but I can't figure out how to model 3 point bending. This sould be very simple but cosmos is the most backwards FEA software...
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    How did you sew the surfaces together in the...

    How did you sew the surfaces together in the packages you have used?

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    There was a sew tool, you just selected it and then selected the the shells. I have just opened...
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    My guess would be (never used solidworks, but I...

    My guess would be (never used solidworks, but I have done simular things in other packages) that the the surfaces need sewing together, this would need to be done after step 1 but would probably make...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Z:
    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Z:
    Put simply, you want as much "ackermann" (or...
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    At you trying to replicate the whole suspension?...

    At you trying to replicate the whole suspension? It's a little needless complictated in opinion.

    I would create a spread sheet or matlab file with all the hard points as inputs and then calculates...
  11. 100% ackerman - for when you really don't want to...

    100% ackerman - for when you really don't want to scrub your tyres on the driveway.
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    1. Depends on the computing power you have...

    1. Depends on the computing power you have available (k-e is probably the best bet for accuracy and time)
    2. Search for stability criterion because its a function of your msh size
    3. I would have...
  13. Hi, I was wonding if anyone where had ever used...

    Hi, I was wonding if anyone where had ever used low tempuratue curing PrePgreg (around 50-70C) and cured it with a heated blanket (water or electric). I've seen a few 'do it yourself' websites...
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    Hi, I was wonding if anyone where had ever used low tempuratue curing PrePgreg (around 50-70C) and cured it with a heated blanket (water or electric). I've seen a few 'do it yourself' websites...
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    F=ma o=cos(omega)

    F=ma
    o=cos(omega)
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    I generally agree with you on most points but...

    I generally agree with you on most points but this statement.



    I think the drag test is the one place a 4-wheel drive system would benifit with traction from standstill. Top fuel dragsters can...
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    Since you've done some work into this then maybe...

    Since you've done some work into this then maybe you can tell me why alot (mabye all) of the teams with wings have gurney flaps. I thought aerodynamically (L/D ratio) they were awful and it was much...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">McPherson strut </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
    Cost and less unsprung weight must be...
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    I am no expert but the wing in that book are...

    I am no expert but the wing in that book are probably intended for airplanes and not suitable for an FS car.

    Look at what other have done and see if the wings look simular to the ones in your...
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    I understood up till this point....WHAT?!? I am...

    I understood up till this point....WHAT?!? I am guessing they are the variables for the normalised curves



    If you just want to scale down the graph why don't you use you own constant that...
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    Why don´t you just draw a force diagram and solve it using moments. No need for refences this sould be a simple problem that requiers only the weights, wheelbase and CoG
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    I agree with the sentiment to get certified how...

    I agree with the sentiment to get certified how to properly fill and maintain the tanks, but I don't see a huge problem with using CO2. There are a number of FSAE teams that have used it quite...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ZAMR:

    Of course you would say "duh because the car...
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    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tallboy:
    +1 on the bamboo. We use it to upsell our car...
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    V Nice you don't get to see any eclipses in...

    V Nice you don't get to see any eclipses in ĦMainland! Europe. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

    I fixed that for you, In the UK there load of Japanesse cars (something to do with driving on the correct side of...
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