This already came up in 'another place' but here it might actually get discussed
The triangular airscoop on the new jordan seems to imply a straight sided triangular rollhoop.
Theres an obvious concern/question about the aerodynamic properties of this, sharp corners being something you dont often see on f1 cars these days, but what about the strength/safety implications? would such a carbon fibre triangle be, as it seems to the layman, stronger than a curved hoop, or weaker due to the corner providing a weak spot in the material?
Are jordan sacrificing aerodynamic efficieny for driver safety, or vice-versa? or none of the above...
Shaun
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New Rollhoops
Started by
baddog
, Feb 02 2000 05:31
2 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 02 February 2000 - 05:31
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#2
Posted 02 February 2000 - 19:03
As I remember, carbon fibre is moulded, not formed like a metal. This means that a corner will have the same grain properties is a round section. So with regards to strength I don't see that as much of an issue.
With regards to the rollhoop I don't see that as an issue either because if I am correct the rollhoop is actually a metal substructure inside the carbon fibre scoop. If this is so then the new Jordan is safer simply because triangles are the strongest shapes known to man.
With regards to the rollhoop I don't see that as an issue either because if I am correct the rollhoop is actually a metal substructure inside the carbon fibre scoop. If this is so then the new Jordan is safer simply because triangles are the strongest shapes known to man.
#3
Posted 06 February 2000 - 21:00
what about hexagones and eggs... e.g. beryllium has a hexagonal crystal structure.