Measuring Mechanical Properties of the Bicycle Tire
Mentor 1
Andrew Dressel
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
27-4-2018 1:00 PM
Description
Our research intends to further develop the model of bicycle. The goal is to understand how changing tire properties will affect the stability and handling of the bicycle as a whole. Some of the properties of the tire include: inflation pressure, and load; while operating parameters to be variated are tire width, and tire composition. Data will be collected on forces exerted between the tire and the pavement. The current goal is data collection, however, in the future the aim is to also develop a model of the tire. A model will allow properties of tire design to be predicted through a mathematical simulation rather than physical testing. Input of construction coefficients into a successful model will yield behavioral trends. This will ultimately allow for design property optimization and lower associated development costs.
Measuring Mechanical Properties of the Bicycle Tire
Union Wisconsin Room
Our research intends to further develop the model of bicycle. The goal is to understand how changing tire properties will affect the stability and handling of the bicycle as a whole. Some of the properties of the tire include: inflation pressure, and load; while operating parameters to be variated are tire width, and tire composition. Data will be collected on forces exerted between the tire and the pavement. The current goal is data collection, however, in the future the aim is to also develop a model of the tire. A model will allow properties of tire design to be predicted through a mathematical simulation rather than physical testing. Input of construction coefficients into a successful model will yield behavioral trends. This will ultimately allow for design property optimization and lower associated development costs.
