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Originally Posted by ausias
I'm very interested in the gap filling mecanism and i think a new thread on it is needed. I did recently some CFD test with Solidworks and -15% cd reduction when a large gap between trailer and van was filled.
I'm think in someking of selfrolling canvas with the needed degrees of freedom and some magnetic help or a litttle kammback, or hundred of not clear ideas.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post303838
in the attached files you could see
the van shape with cd=0.36
the van with trailer with equivalent cd=0.277
the gap filled one with eq. cd=0.233. |
Another modder is going to use a tensioned fabric for the diaphram.I'm not at liberty to discuss any details.
I figure,the gap-fillers will end up like the original Mr.Coffee.When this domestic version of Bunn's commercial coffeemaker hit the store shelves,it was no time before a dozen competitors rushed in,ducking and dodging any intellectual property rights held by Joe DiMaggio's patron.
Articulated buses and Walt Disney's Monorail have had good 'solutions' since I was a child.