CAD Projects
FSAE Front Wing
Engineering the most efficient racing car requires consideration of all factors, including aerodynamics. This intern project from FSAE Highlander Racing in University of California, Riverside not only introduces the fundamentals of the components of a front wing and its functions, but also introduces the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS flow simulation. Simulation is pivotal for gaining insight as to what can be changed and optimized.
Flow Simulation
From the simulations, the front wing of a car going 70 mph generates an estimated value of 483 Newtons of downforce. The contrast in pressure lies in the design of the wing - using specific airfoils and placing each element in the proper place to generate a more efficient downforce.
TritonUAS Wing Surface Control
TritonUAS is an engineering club that aims to compete by designing, constructing, and testing a UAV to complete certain tasks. As a member of the surface control team, we brainstormed ideas of how to approach an aileron design, and made steps to allow maximum efficiency in terms of flexibility and operations, such as wire management, junctions, and servo casing, while maintaining structural rigidity.
Waste Compactor
The device is a compactor for recyclable waste, one that is safe, simple, and the next step in promoting sustainability. It is a design project was held from Engineering Graphics and Design, in which students are tasked to brainstorm and design a compactor that works efficienty. The design shown features a side lid with a waste basket at the bottom. A scissor lift inside crushes the recyclable waste manually, and the trash can be taken outside the compactor for washing.
Water Bottle
A personal project focused on reverse engineering and modeling a water bottle, using precise measurement with a dial caliper. It is a valuable learning experience to how a water bottle is designed and manufactured.
