MSc Motorsport Engineering students at Cranfield help Silverstone
Silverstone Circuits ltd set the challenge, which formed the group project element of the MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management programme, as part of the unique ‘Virtual Silverstone’ partnership initiative with Cranfield University. Recent developments to the Stowe Circuit at Silverstone require a redesign of the circuit’s safety system to take account of the new track layout. Students were required to investigate the relationship between the design of permanent and temporary barriers located around the Stowe Circuit and the design and safety features of the Formula Ford car. Emma Thomson of Silverstone Circuits Ltd says, 'This partnership has been a very positive experience for us at Silverstone, giving the students the opportunity to offer their input and expertise to a real issue that we needed to solve. We have been very impressed and surprised at the focus, motivation and quality of the students and their work. The experience has been extremely valuable in allowing us to take a step back and take time to look at what was needed, and we look forward to the partnership growing from strength to strength.' Robert Jones, General Secretary of the Motor Sports Association (MSA), who presented the prize to the winning team, said, 'The MSA is proud to be associated with Cranfield and this annual prize. The presentations are of a consistently high standard and this year has been no exception.' The group design projects form an important component of the education and assessment process for Cranfield’s Masters’ students. They are an applied, multidisciplinary, competitive, team based activity providing students with the opportunity to apply the principles taught during their course to real commercial challenges. Find out more about MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management. Further information on Silverstone Circuits Ltd. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies in 2010? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. Content added on 20th April 2010. |
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Cranfield University’s motorsport students have applied their engineering expertise to help identify a solution to a real motorsport issue at Silverstone.