Comparison of different solutions for the hybridization of a motorcycle engine for Formula Student applications and evaluation of the effectiveness on the simulated lap time

Following the latest environmental concerns, the importance of minimising the detrimental effect of emissions of terrestrial vehicles has become a major goal for the whole automotive field. The key to achieve an emission-free long term future is the electrification of vehicle fleets; this huge step cannot be taken without intermediate technologies. In this context, hybrid vehicles are fundamental to reach this goal. Specifically, mild hybrid vehicles represent a trade-off between cost and emissions that could act now as a bridge towards electrification. Like the industry, also student engineering competitions are likely to take the same route: Combustion vehicles may well turn into hybrid vehicles. For this reason, a preliminary design overview is necessary to pinpoint the key performance indicators for the prototypes of the future.

Simulazione numerica di giunzioni incollate in materiali compositi : valutazione degli effetti di bordo

Sviluppo di uno studio numerico, tramite metodo agli elementi finiti (FEM), sull'effetto di bordo in giunti incollati a sovrapposizione semplice (unsupported single-lap joints). E’ stata implementata l’analisi numerica di provini standard da normativa relativa a test sperimentali, per giunzioni tra lamine metalliche e tra materiali compositi in fibre di carbonio/matrice epossidica (CFRP). E’ stato cercata la geometria del bordo dello strato adesivo che potrebbe garantire una maggiore resistenza del giunto.