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- Title
Measuring Dynamic Loads on a Foldable City Bicycle.
- Authors
Pirnat, Miha; Savšek, Zdenko; Boltežar, Miha
- Abstract
Strain gauges have been used to measure dynamic loads on a foldable bicycle while it is being ridden. Eight full, Wheatstone-bridge measuring points were used to measure the forces on the front and rear wheels, the handlebars, the seat and the pedals. These bridges were positioned at special measuring parts that simplified the measurements. Some of the measuring problems that were successfully resolved are described. The measuring took place on public roads where real-life data was gathered for various riding situations. For an easier interpretation of the data, a camera, an encoder and a GPS system were used. The results are shown for some riding situations and their impact on the design of foldable bicycles is discussed.
- Subjects
STRAINS &; stresses (Mechanics); WHEATSTONE bridge; PEDAL cars; BRIDGES; GLOBAL Positioning System; BICYCLES; MECHANICAL engineering
- Publication
Journal of Mechanical Engineering / Strojniški Vestnik, 2011, Vol 57, Issue 1, p21
- ISSN
0039-2480
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5545/sv-jme.2009.149