FS Monocoque - Part 9: Final design analysis

Published: 28-12-2015

Final thoughts about the project. Full dissertation here.

FS Monocoque - Part 8: Joints and inserts

Published: 27-12-2015

Looks at the manufacturing process for reinforced joints and inserts. Shows the testing of specimens.

FS Monocoque - Part 7: Foam Core

Published: 26-12-2015

Documents the switch to a foam core. The cored panel is layed-up in one go using resin infusion. Includes both fibreglass and carbon panel testing.

FS Monocoque - Part 6: Carbon time

Published: 25-12-2015

Details of the first carbon fibre layup. Shows the stack and orientations used during bulk production of test specimens.

FS Monocoque - Part 5: Some design work

Published: 24-12-2015

FS Monocoque - Part 4: Testing requirements

Published: 23-12-2015

FS Monocoque - Part 3: First composite panel

Published: 22-12-2015

Part 3 looks at the first composite panel manufactured. The face panels are made using resin infusion and bonded to the aluminium honeycomb core.

FS Monocoque - Part 2: Background Analysis

Published: 21-12-2015

Part 2 takes a deeper look into the requirements and limitations of a composite monocoque. It also introduces the governing rules and regulations (2014/15) for a composite chassis.

FS Monocoque - Part 1: Introduction

Published: 20-12-2015

Introduces my Fourth Year group project while studying Engineering at the University of Southampton. Full dissertation here.