Exploring material properties and physics in Crickett
In this case study, a comprehensive study on the materials of a cricket ball and a bat is discussed. The resource will compare the materials of the ball with various materials with similar properties like rubber and leather using the Ansys Granta EduPack™ set of teaching resources to support materials education. This will help us understand the material properties that was considered initially with the selection and design of Cricket equipment. A more comprehensive fluid dynamic study was carried out using Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software on the ball to understand the physical phenomenon of the swing of the ball. We discuss the angle of attack as well as the roughness of one side of the ball as factors that lead to swing of the ball during the action. The material choice of the Cricket bat was also discussed; the properties of the Willow bat was compared with similar types of wood like maple and pine.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to select materials for a cricket ball and bat based on design parameters, Conduct a fluid dynamics simulation of a cricket ball
Applicable Courses for Use
- Materials Selection, Design, Materials in Sport, Intro to fluid dynamics, advanced fluid dynamics, viscous flow, turbulent flow
Downloadable Content
- Case study document, simulation files
