Cockpit Safety

[kilcoo316]

In my opinion, you do not want anything above the driver's head*.


*if you do, a full hoop structure will be required, one which is tolerant of impacts from front, side and rear. For a composite structure, this is not easy due to the isotropic nature of the loadings.


A version of the old McLaren windscreen on steroids is a more practical option... however I am still of the opinion that the risk** associated with the problem is so low that pursuing a solution is nearly a waste of time.




**understand the actual meaning of risk before ranting back at this.

[axle]

however I am still of the opinion that the risk** associated with the problem is so low that pursuing a solution is nearly a waste of time.

**understand the actual meaning of risk before ranting back at this.

I do, and agree...the potential for a re-occurance is low.

[ISLAMATRON]

In my opinion, you do not want anything above the driver's head*.


*if you do, a full hoop structure will be required, one which is tolerant of impacts from front, side and rear. For a composite structure, this is not easy due to the isotropic nature of the loadings.

The roll hoops now have to pass FIA standards, and is considered one of the strongest parts of the safety cell.

[machin]

Even more reason why my concept for a futuristic F1 car posted afew weeks back would be a good idea.....

See here.... http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7023

and for those who missed it:-



Nothing wrong with a bit of self-promotion!!!!

[ISLAMATRON]

was hoping you'd repost that... love it, except for hat shark fin

needs bigger wings for more advertising but leave em single plane.

[axle]

Even more reason why my concept for a futuristic F1 car posted afew weeks back would be a good idea.....

See here.... http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7023

and for those who missed it:-



Nothing wrong with a bit of self-promotion!!!!

Can't wait to see someone burn to death inside it, by being trapped upside down or due to a faulty/damaged release system

But in all seriousness, humans NEED risk, take it away and people will get bored.

[WhiteBlue]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/85617?

Double wheel tethers are decided for 2011. Good move after a wheel almost hitting Glock on Sunday.