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http://dx.doi.org/10.3795/KSME-C.2015.3.3.233

Effects of Geometric Parameters of a Bobsleigh on Aerodynamic Performance  

Shim, Hyeon-Seok (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate school, Inha Univ.)
Jung, Hyo-Yeon (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Undergraduate school, Inha Univ.)
Kim, Jun-Hee (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate school, Inha Univ.)
Kim, Kwang-Yong (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Inha Univ.)
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Transactions of the KSME C: Technology and Education / v.3, no.3, 2015 , pp. 233-240 More about this Journal
Abstract
Analysis of the aerodynamic performance of a bobsleigh has been performed for various types of bobsleigh body shape. To analyze the aerodynamic performance of the bobsleigh, three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stoke equations were used with the standard k-${\varepsilon}$ model as a turbulence closure. Grid structure was composed of unstructured tetrahedral grids. The radii of curvature of cowling, and height and length of front bumper at the tip on the drag coefficient were selected as geometric parameters. And, the effects of these parameters on the aerodynamic performance, i.e., the drag coefficient, were evaluated. The results shows that the aerodynamic performance is significantly affected by the height of front bumper and radius of curvature.
Keywords
Aerodynamic Performance; Bobsleigh; Drag Coefficient; Reynolds-Average Navier-Stokes Equations;
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