A methodology for the evaluation, analysis, and selection of bioinspired textures, using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel for aerodynamic improvements in sports design

A methodology for the evaluation, analysis, and selection of bioinspired textures, using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel for aerodynamic improvements in sports design

Torreblanca-Díaz, David A.; Valencia Cardona, Raúl Adolfo; Perafán López, Juan Carlos; Sevilla Cadavid, Gustavo Adolfo

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Sports disciplines have evolved in recent decades to improve the performance of athletes, as a result of interdisciplinary convergence. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel have gained relevance in sports design to predict the aerodynamic behavior. On the other hand, Bio-informed disciplines study nature to solve human problems, in order to generate innovation with or without sustainable results. This text presents a first proposal of a methodology oriented to the evaluation, analysis, and selection of bioinspired digital textures, in order to improve the aerodynamic performance in sports product design, through the integration of CFD and wind tunnel testing.

Sports disciplines have evolved in recent decades to improve the performance of athletes, as a result of interdisciplinary convergence. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel have gained relevance in sports design to predict the aerodynamic behavior. On the other hand, Bio-informed disciplines study nature to solve human problems, in order to generate innovation with or without sustainable results. This text presents a first proposal of a methodology oriented to the evaluation, analysis, and selection of bioinspired digital textures, in order to improve the aerodynamic performance in sports product design, through the integration of CFD and wind tunnel testing.

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DOI: 10.5151/sigradi2020-61

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Torreblanca-Díaz, David A.; Valencia Cardona, Raúl Adolfo; Perafán López, Juan Carlos; Sevilla Cadavid, Gustavo Adolfo; "A methodology for the evaluation, analysis, and selection of bioinspired textures, using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel for aerodynamic improvements in sports design", p-441-448. In: Congreso SIGraDi 2020. São Paulo: Blucher, 2020.
ISSN 23186968, DOI 10.5151/sigradi2020-61