Impact Attenuator Optimum Design for a FSAE Racing Car by Numerical and Experimental Crash Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12239-020-0126-4
Abstract: One of the most important requirements of the Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) race car design competition is that the car structure must guarantee a high protection level in case of frontal impacts, by… read more here.
Keywords: energy; impact attenuator; car; design ... See more keywords
Optimization of a composite impact attenuator for a formula student car
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DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2020.1712627
Abstract: Abstract The current impact attenuator used by the Formula Student team of University of Lisbon is an out-of-shelf solution consisting in an aluminum honeycomb. The competition regulations defined for the impact attenuator’s design allow room… read more here.
Keywords: composite impact; impact; impact attenuator; formula student ... See more keywords
Impact Attenuator Design for Improvement of Racing Car Drivers' Safety
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DOI: 10.3390/sym15010159
Abstract: An essential element for driver safety is represented by the Impact Attenuator (especially for race cars). The effect of the Impact Attenuator can be seen in the behavior of a dummy, tied with a seat… read more here.
Keywords: safety; attenuator design; car; impact attenuator ... See more keywords