2008 PSU Human Powered Vehicle Team Design Team: Ben Bolen Erik Chamberlain Kenneth Lou Levi Patton Bryan Voytilla Advisor: Derek Tretheway Vike Bike Fabrication Team: Derek Abe Paul Andrews Chantelle Hansen Bryan Kappa James Kubli Joel Rogers Noel Tavan Presentation
Overview Concept Development Design highlights Design Testing Operational Testing Video
PDS Development ASME Rules PSU HPV’s Cycling Studies
PDS Development Competing Universities Market and amateur designs
Adjustable Boom ASME Spec Roll Bar Rider Optimized Geometry
FEA Optimized Frame Light Weight Components
Large Windows mph NACA Inspired Shapes
Single Mold Design 864in 2 Frontal Area Total weight 45 lbs
Strain Gauge Testing 268 lb Side Load FEASGT Maximum elastic Strain (unitless) 7.20E E-04
Strain Gauge Testing 492 lb Top Load FEASGT Maximum elastic Strain (unitless) 2.31E E-04
Rockwell B Hardness Testing 6061 T6Vike Bike Ultimate Tensile45.00ksiUltimate Tensile41.57ksi Yield Tensile40.00ksiYield Tensile36.95ksi Source: Aluminum 6061 T-6
Materials Testing 38% Lighter fairing composite 48% Increase in yield strength
Bio-Mechanical Testing
Freight Liner Wind Tunnel Testing Coefficient of drag 40 mph
Sprint Test 39 mph official top speed (44 mph unofficial)
Rider Change Out Time seconds
Brake Test mph
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