Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone

By The Open University

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Formula 1 is the ultimate motor sport. It demands the highest level of skill from both drivers and the engineers behind the cars. So what are the secrets of good car design? How are Formula One cars engineered for maximum performance? This album takes a behind the scenes look at Red Bull Racing, a front-runner on the F1 grid. Using thrilling archive and expert testimony, the tracks explore how the techniques of Finite Element Analysis are used to optimize the performance of different elements of a Formula One racing car. The album is presented by Lara Mynors and features extensive contributions from Lewis Butler, Red Bull's senior structural analyst and Dr Ray Martin of the OU. The material is forms part of The Open University course T884 An introduction to Finite Element Analysis.

Episode Date
Finite element analysis in Formula 1
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Finite element analysis in Formula 1
Nov 09, 2009
This is Formula 1!
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- This is Formula 1!
Nov 09, 2009
Component function
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Component function
Nov 09, 2009
Analysing stresses and strains
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Analysing stresses and strains
Nov 09, 2009
Boundary conditions
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Boundary conditions
Nov 09, 2009
Creating a solid model
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Creating a solid model
Nov 09, 2009
Creating a mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Creating a mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
Solving a mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Solving a mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
The benefits of FEA
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- The benefits of FEA
Nov 09, 2009
Improving the chassis
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Improving the chassis
Nov 09, 2009
Functions of the 'tub'
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Functions of the 'tub'
Nov 09, 2009
Stiffer means faster
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Stiffer means faster
Nov 09, 2009
Boundary conditions for the tub
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Boundary conditions for the tub
Nov 09, 2009
Modelling the tub
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Modelling the tub
Nov 09, 2009
Solving the mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Solving the mesh model
Nov 09, 2009
Analysing the results
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Analysing the results
Nov 09, 2009
Testing CAD against reality
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Testing CAD against reality
Nov 09, 2009
Take a sceptical view
Nov 09, 2009
Transcript -- Take a sceptical view
Nov 09, 2009