Floor Structure and Flexibility

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shelly
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Re: Mercedes GP W02

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I think that in most f1 cars today the floor has no structural role. It just has to be stiff enough to carry its weight and pass deflection test; sometimes we still see it being helped in doing so by small diameter wires attached to more sturdy structure like chassis or gearbox.
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MIKEY_!
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Re: Floor Structure and Flexibility

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Could anyone tell me what these deflection tests involve, I may have a plan...