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Wind Tunnel Measurement Device for Formula Student

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ME-314: Concurrent engineering project

L'étudiant apprend à appliquer les compétences acquises en travaillant dans une équipe responsable d'une portion d'un projet plus vaste. ...

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This lecture presents a project by the EPFL Racing Team to design a wind tunnel measurement device for Formula Student cars, focusing on modularity, rigidity, and minimizing interference with airflow. The device's CAD design and key components are showcased, highlighting the challenges faced and the adaptations made due to COVID-19.

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