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IAP 2002 Activity


The Art and Science of Car Racing
Martin Culpepper, Carlos Hidrovo
Mon-Wed, Fri, Jan 22-23, 25, 28, 30, 1, 04:30-06:30pm, E51-335, See URL for more details.

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Dec-2001
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Basic calculus and physics

This class surveys the fundamental aspects and engineering principles behind car racing. It will look into the role and operation of tires, the general dynamics of car behavior (under-steer, over-steer and neutral-steer) and the different components of the chassis (frame, suspension) and powertrain (engine, transmission) of the car. It will also address other elements and topics like steering and braking systems, data acquisition/telemetry and some aerodynamic fundamentals. Time will also be devoted to racing from the driver’s perspective, as opposed to the designer’s perspective. The last lecture will be a trip to a local go-kart facility.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hidrovo/www/IAP
Contact: Carlos Hidrovo, 3-461, x2-3076, hidrovo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Mechanical Engineering
Latest update: 14-Dec-2001


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