The Art and Science of Car Racing
Carlos Hidrovo
Mon-Wed, Fri, Jan 21-22, 24, 27, 29, 31, 05-07:00pm, E51-149
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 16-Dec-2002
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Basic calculus and physics
In this class we'll survey the fundamental aspects and engineering principles behind car racing. We will look into the role and operation of tires, the general characteristics of car behavior (under-steer, over-steer and neutral-steer), steady/unsteady state handling, and the different components of the chassis (frame, suspension) and powertrain (engine, transmission) of the car, as well as other elements and topics like steering and braking systems, data acquisition/telemetry and some aerodynamic fundamentals. There will also be a special guest lecture or a trip to a local indoor go-kart facility.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hidrovo/www/IAP/IAP2003
Contact: Carlos Hidrovo, 3-461f, 452-3076, hidrovo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Mechanical Engineering
Latest update: 31-Oct-2002
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