Design and structural analysis of the bicycle frame by using different materials

Abstract

Strength has been gaining importance in the design of bicycle frame. Composite materials which are composed of reinforced
fibers and plastics matrix have high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios. They have unique advantages over monolithic
materials, such as high strength, high stiffness, long fatigue life, low density, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and environmental
stability. Therefore the objective of this project is to study the strength comparison of composites (HT Graphite epoxy, S-Glass Epoxy)
with Aluminum and AISI 1020 for circular cross-section and square cross section of the frame member. The design of bicycle frame is
modelled in catia software and the static analysis is done in ANSYS. The load is applied on frame as Static start up. With the help of
results likewise Von-Misses stress, Von-Misses strain and Total Deformation, Fatigue the best material and the best frame is identified.