Abstract

This paper describes the research conducted on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the side panel of a Formula One monocoque.The elongation ratio of a matrix resin was increased, thus increasing intrusion load 30% by load distribution. This enabled weight reduction by 1.1 kg for only a segment of the side panel.In addition, weight reduction research was further conducted on single-sheet side panel, an alternative option to aluminum-honeycomb sandwich side panel, and the resulting technical issues were clarified.

References

1. (1) Federation Internationale de I’Automobile (FIA): Side intrusion test procedure, Appendix to the 2007 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations, Article 18. 6, p.34-35 (2006)
2. (2) Federation Internationale de I’Automobile (FIA): Additional side intrusion panels, Appendix to the 2007 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations, Article 15. 4.7, p. 26-27 (2006)
3. (3) http://www.cytec.com/

Author (organization or company)

• Yasuhiro YAMADA（Automobile R&D Center）

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Article of Honda R&D Technical Review F1 Special (The third Era Activities) (282 - 285)

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