Date of Award
11-1996
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Department
Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair
Charles Eastlake, P.E., M.S.
Committee Member
J. G. Ladesic, P.E., Ph.D.
Committee Member
Howard Curtis, P.E., Ph.D.
Abstract
This thesis documents the experimental validation of finite element analysis software applied to the design of a motorcycle swingarm. The process includes design and implementation of an onboard data acquisition system; definition and measurement of operational loads; laboratory correlation of loads; experimental validation of Pro/Mechanica finite element analysis software; design and prototype development of a single-sided motorcycle swingarm; and computer modeling using the Pro/Engineer solid modeling package.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Schaller, Bret, "Experimental Validation of Finite Element Analysis Software Applied to the Design of a Motorcycle Swingarm" (1996). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 180.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/180
