Motorcycles are prone to two basic steering instabilities, a low-speed high-frequency flapping of the handlebars ('Wobble' or 'flutter') and a high-speed low-frequency snaking of the whole machine ...

A formula type racing-car was designed and built for the "Formula SAE" competition. Lightweight design was achieved separately in two areas, i.e. the pipe frames and bulkheads, by employing two ...

The course is an introduction to the finite element displacement method for framed structures. It identifies the basic steps involved in applying the displacement method that can be represented as ...

Different structures have different functions or purposes. The individual parts of any structure need to be selected, arranged and fixed together carefully to make sure the structure carries out its ...

Fuel cells offer a promising solution for clean energy with advantages over traditional electric power systems, including extended driving range and higher energy density. Despite these benefits, the ...