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Some aspects of the structural analysis and design of commercial vehicles
thesis
posted on 2018-09-17, 11:26 authored by Peter W. SharmanRational analysis and design techniques are applied
to various structural problems associated with commercial
vehicles. The underlying motive for this work is the
increase in structural efficiency in order to improve
operating economics.
The design of the longitudinal members of a vehicle
is firstly considered from the point of view of optimum
cross-sectional shape. Other weight saving features are
then explored. Since the design is dependent on the allowable
stresses in tension and compression, these values are
derived from a series of experiments in which the dynamic
strains in a semi-trailer are recorded. A fundamental
examination of vehicle torsion is undertaken, leading to a
consideration of the influence of the several torsional
loading cases on cross member design. [Continues.]
Funding
Science Research Council.
History
School
- Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
Department
- Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Publisher
© Peter W. SharmanPublisher statement
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1974Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.Language
- en