Motorsport
Success in motorsport competitions also depends on the continuous search for innovative solutions, weight reduction, aerodynamic shape optimisation, and the use of new materials made available by technological advances.
Crash Simulation of a Composite Electric Vehicle
SmartCAE managed the project using the engineering methodology typically adopted in motorsport composite development.
Optimization of the Carbon Fiber Monocoque Layup for a Supercar
SmartCAE managed the entire process, from fine-tuning the computational model to defining optimized layup solutions that could be directly compared with one another.
Optimization of the Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame Layup
SmartCAE took full responsibility for setting up the optimization workflow, starting with a review of the FEM model and the criteria used to assess the required stiffness levels under the different load cases.
Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of an Engine
SmartCAE developed a multibody dynamics model representing the engine architecture through rigid bodies, joints, and compliant constraints.
Topology Optimization of a Transmission Housing
SmartCAE developed a structured simulation workflow that transformed the initial unribbed housing into a fully optimized and validated structural design.
Structural Analysis of Planet Carrier Assemblies for a Transmission System
SmartCAE managed the complete simulation workflow, from preparing the finite element model directly from the CAD geometry to the engineering interpretation of the simulation results.
Roof Crush Simulation for Supercars and Hypercars
SmartCAE contributed to the design of carbon fiber roofs for high-performance sports cars by simulating roof crush tests.
Composite Layup Optimization of the Vins Duecinquanta
SmartCAE helped Vins Motors redesign the composite laminate of the Duecinquanta carbon fiber monocoque motorcycle to improve structural performance while simplifying manufacturing.
Carbon Fiber Monocoque Homologation
SmartCAE supported the development of racing cars by simulating homologation tests for carbon fiber monocoque structures.