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Sustainable Bicycle Crank Arm Selection Using Life Cycle Analysis Under Typical Cycling Pedal Forces

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This research compares the performance of structural steel and general aluminum alloys in identical crank arm designs when bearing loads are applied at different stages of paddling, such as starting, climbing, and racing. Finite element analysis (FEA) was utilized to evaluate fatigue life and safety factors. A design modification strategy was proposed to reduce critical stress in failure zones, resulting in an increased fatigue life. Although steel and aluminum alloys both have significant life and nominal high fatigue life during racing and climbing, respectively, aluminum alloys are unable to withstand a 1815 N starting load, even after modification.

DOI: 10.3390/engproc2024076043

Authors: Arafater Rahman, Mohammad Abdul Wadud, Mohammad Abdul Hasib, Mohammad Ashraful Islam

Institutions: University of Regina, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Material Selection and Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4403845266

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