Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone

Finite Element Analysis - for iPod/iPhone

36 episodes

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.

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Finite element analysis in Formula 1

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:58 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 8 seconds

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This is Formula 1!

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:57 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

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Component function

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds

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Analysing stresses and strains

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:55 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

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Boundary conditions

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:54 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 25 seconds

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Creating a solid model

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:53 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 37 seconds

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Creating a mesh model

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:52 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds

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Solving a mesh model

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:51 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 47 seconds

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The benefits of FEA

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:50 a.m.
Duration: 32 seconds

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Improving the chassis

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:49 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds

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Functions of the 'tub'

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:48 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

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Stiffer means faster

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:47 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

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Boundary conditions for the tub

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:46 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

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Modelling the tub

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:45 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds

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Solving the mesh model

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:44 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds

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Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:44 a.m.
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Analysing the results

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 44 seconds

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Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:43 a.m.
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Testing CAD against reality

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:42 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 20 seconds

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Take a sceptical view

Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:41 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds

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Published: Nov. 9, 2009, 1:41 a.m.
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