
handle: 11250/3203117 , 11250/3205538
This thesis investigates the structural performance of a custom electric bike frame using the finite element method (FEM) in ANSYS Workbench. A lightweight frame was designed using aluminium 7005-T6, selected for its low density, mechanical strength and ease of fabrication. The frame was modelled in Autodesk Inventor Professional and subsequently imported into ANSYS Workbench for structural analysis. Three primary loading conditions were simulated: static loading from the rider’s weight, dynamic impact forces from a drop test, and deceleration from hard breaking. Important responses including total deformation, shear stress and von Mises equivalent stress were computed for each scenario to evaluate the frames structural integrity. Areas of critical stress concentrations were identified. This provides a basis for evaluating the design and proposing potential improvements. The results indicate a strong frame, withstanding all the simulated scenarios with ease, with one exception found in the front brake pad, which might be a faulty calculation. The frame itself is slightly over-dimensioned. Using less material or reducing the tube thickness is worth looking into.
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