Coleg Gwent students come third in UK engineering competition
Tuesday May 25th, 2010
Coleg Gwent students try to design an aerodynamic model
The team of National Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair students finished third in the competition which involved eight teams of engineering and science students from across the UK.
The competition was to design and produce the most aerodynamically efficient scale model of a vehicle.
The competition, held at the University of the West of England’s Bristol Institute of Technology, is part of the Bloodhound Project, the latest British-based land speed record attempt. The project is directed by former land speed record holder Richard Noble and aims to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists.
Students were given a brief overview on their arrival and then asked to design and produce a scale model using the most efficient and dynamic shape for the vehicle.
Finished models were then tested in a wind tunnel.
Mike Coakham, Coleg Gwent’s head of school for motor vehicle engineering, said: “The team thoroughly enjoyed the day.
“Many of the students plan to study motor-sport engineering in higher education when they finish their current course, so this was a fantastic opportunity for them to put their knowledge into practice.”
