Mechanical and Aerospace Seminar Today at 11am in CAMP 176

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Seminar

Colby Mazzuca

AeroWorks LLC


Will present a talk titled:

Computational Fluid Dynamics: Applications in Motorsports

Abstract: This presentation will give an overview of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and its applications in the motorsports industry. Exploring how CFD is used within the aerodynamics group at GM Motorsports for its NASCAR program, this presentation will cover the foundationsof CFD and delve intohow CFD aids the design and development of racecars. Using a case study, the complete design cycle will be deconstructed from a blank sheet to CAD design, CFD analysis, rapid prototyping, wind tunnel development, and finally the completed part that makes it on the racecar.

Date: April 22, 2022

Location: CAMP 176

Time: 11:00 am

Zoom: https://clarkson.zoom.us/j/94333678632?pwd=b25DRlY3STRkak9iNGFmMUY1UjNPZz09

Meeting ID: 943 3367 8632

Passcode: 743721

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Bio: Colby Mazzuca is an avid motorsports enthusiast and aerodynamicist by training. At the intersection of his trade and passion are race cars. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Lewis and Clark College and a Master of Science degree in Motorsports Engineering from the University of Derby. From his time working with NASCAR cup series teams, he is an experienced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer specializing in adjoint methods and shape optimization solutions. His latest project, AeroWorks, is a CFD consulting startup delivering expertise in external aerodynamics for various applications ranging from motorsports to the USA Olympic Luge Team sleds.

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