ASME Distinguished Lecturer
Arthur W. Ebeling
ASME Midwest Director, Emeritus
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Eshelman Hall, Top Floor
UC Berkeley Campus
Arthur W. Ebeling has compiled information on Indy cars for nearly a half-century, covering development and changes to the sport.
Currently retired and ASME Midwest Director Emeritus, Art has been involved at various levels in racing. This spans from professional to student competition. It has been very rewarding to see some of the results from changes implemented.
The history of Indy racing from 1911:
- Marmon Wasp roadster, front wheel drive, side winder, rear engine mount, gas turbine, wings front and back, ground effects, pods on each side of cockpit, tire changes, frontal area reduction, engine changes, turbo-charging, non turbo charging and safety concerns.
- The suspension problems relating to set-up as well as changes in driving patterns.
- Wind tunnel testing as related to wings and tires.
About the Speaker:
Arthur W. Ebeling holds a B.S. from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and has very broad experience in industry, chemical, steel, foundry and special metals. Holder of several patent rights in the controlled pressure pouring area, he is an ASME Fellow and has served in various capacities in a number of ASME units. His latest position was Midwest Director, a position he held for 18 years.
- Menu:
- Crab, Crab, Crab!
- Vegetarian Options Available
- Time:
- 6:30 p.m. Social Reception
- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Presentation
- Cost:
- $20 Professionals with Reservations
- $25 Professionals without Reservations
- $12 UCB Student Members or Students with Membership Application and Reservations
- $12 Cal Maritime Academy or San Francisco State Students with Reservations
- $15 All Students at the Door
RSVP by March 7 to asme@kepler.berkeley.edu, please include "Professional - Crab Feed Tickets" or "Visiting Student - Crab Feed tickets" as appropriate as the Subject line. Include number of attendees and please provide your phone number in case we need to call you.
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