This page compiles some calculations/assumptions made by Tommy Tran on August 4th, 2021.
Aerobody
Carbon Fiber Panels
Steps:
Find density (kg/m^3) or mass per area (kg/m^2) of prepreg used for manufacturing
Find total volume (m^3) or total surface area (m^2) of carbon fiber panels
Calculate mass (kg) of carbon fiber panels
Step 1 - Density of Material
Material is primarily woven carbon fiber prepreg.
Note: GSM stands for gram per square metre.
Material | GSM (g/m^2) | Source |
---|---|---|
Woven Prepreg | 330-980 | Carbon Fiber Prepregs Supplier | Call +86 18918009278 (cacomposites.com) |
Unidirectional Prepreg | 40-460 | Carbon Fiber Prepregs Supplier | Call +86 18918009278 (cacomposites.com) |
Step 2 + 3 - Total surface area and Mass
Panel | Surface Area (m^2) | Mass (SA x 330) (kg) | Mass (SA x 980) (kg) |
---|---|---|---|
Front Passenger Door | |||
Back Passenger Door | |||
Front Driver Door | |||
Back Driver Door | |||
Trunk | |||
Roof | |||
Floor Panel Flat #1 | |||
Floor Panel Flat #2 | |||
Floor Panel Flat #3 | |||
Floor Panel Flat #4 | |||
Side Panel #1 | |||
Side Panel #2 | |||
Hood | |||
B Bulkhead 1 | |||
B Bulkhead 2 | |||
Front Bridge | |||
Mid Passenger Bridge | |||
Mid Driver Bridge | |||
Rear Bridge | |||
Driver Trunk Bridge | |||
Passenger Trunk Bridge | |||
Front Driver W.Cover | |||
Front Pass. W.Cover | |||
Rear Driver W.Cover | |||
Rear Pass. W.Cover | |||
Total |
Thermoformed Panels
Steps:
Find density (kg/m^3) or mass per area (kg/m^2) of thermoformed panel used for manufacturing
Find total volume (m^3) or total surface area (m^2) of carbon fiber panels
Calculate mass (kg) of carbon fiber panels
Step 1 - Density of Material
Material is polycarbonate or PET G. Calculates will use density of PET G because it is heavier.
Material | Density | Source |
---|---|---|
PET G | 1.23 g/cm^3 | Ultimate 3D Printing Material Properties Table (simplify3d.com) |
Polycarbonate | 1.22 g/cm^3 | Polycarbonate (PC) Plastic: Properties, Uses, & Structure - Guide (specialchem.com) |
Step 2 + 3 - Total surface area and Mass
Panel | SA (m^2) | Mass (SA x 1.23) (kg) |
---|---|---|
Windshield | ||
Headlight 1 | ||
Headlight 2 | ||
Door Windows |