Tubular steel trellis frame is one of the distinctive items that characterize Ducati motorcycles. The optimum design of this component is a crucial aspect in the development of the vehicle. In fact the dynamic behaviour of a motorbike is strongly influenced by bending and torsional stiffness of its chassis. Moreover the frame has to withstand the stresses due to the forces transmitted by the rear suspension and by the steering headstock. Last but not least, packaging and stylistic demands has to be satisfied. Ducati chassis design technique incorporates simulations and experimental testing; in this paper it is shown an example of its application to a new project. It was developed in order to give an industrial answer to the task of dimensioning a frame, having in mind the fundamental requirements that such a component is supposed to fulfil. The purpose in defining that process was to find the right balance between analytical prediction and physical confirmation methods. It is currently being updated following the growing of simulation capabilities.
Ducati chassis design: Simulations and experimental testing
Ducati Chassis Entwicklung: Simulationen und experimentelle Untersuchungen
2003
9 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 6 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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Kraftfahrwesen | 2004
|Online Contents | 2003
TIBKAT | 1985
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