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This page compiles some calculations/assumptions made by Tommy Tran on August 4th, 2021.

Aerobody

Carbon Fiber Panels

Steps:

  1. Find density (kg/m^3) or mass per area (kg/m^2) of prepreg used for manufacturing

  2. Find total volume (m^3) or total surface area (m^2) of carbon fiber panels

  3. 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.

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:

  1. Find density (kg/m^3) or mass per area (kg/m^2) of thermoformed panel used for manufacturing

  2. Find total volume (m^3) or total surface area (m^2) of carbon fiber panels

  3. 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.

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

Dynamics

Doors

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