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Design Analysis of Bicycle Brake Disc for Carbon Fibre - Lightweight Material

Naveed, Nida and Whitford, Michael (2019) Design Analysis of Bicycle Brake Disc for Carbon Fibre - Lightweight Material. The International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 11 (8). pp. 91-109. ISSN 2229-838X

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Abstract

Disc brakes are becoming a popular choice on cycles, disc brakes provide greater control of braking application and greater reliability, particularly in wet conditions. The transportation industry has seen many advances in material used over the decades, with the aim of reducing weight whilst maintaining or increasing strength and thermal properties. The study looks at the advantages of the lightweight composite materials used to develop the disc brakes for the bicycle applications with the primary aim of weight reduction. The strength to weight ratio as well as heat dissipation is analysed and compared to brake disc materials already widely used in cycling, therefore the material choice and design of disk is of importance. Research established heat dissipation and strengthening techniques in current use, from this, six designs are created. One of which closely matching a currently available brake disc, the purpose of this is to create a benchmark for the analyses. The three materials identified for the use in the brake disc designs are stainless steel, titanium and carbon fibre. Results showed that significant weight saving can be achieved when using low density material-carbon fibre. Stress (Von Mises) and displacement equalled or improved upon standard stainless-steel brake discs. Thermal analysis showed that carbon fibre is able to achieve good levels of heat dissipation, without the need of extra cooling features. It is determined that a road going bicycle brake disc can be up to 70% lighter when carbon fibre is used in conjunction with the design best suited for the material.

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Item ID: 11396
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.0000.00.00.000
ISSN: 2229-838X
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/11396
Official URL: https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/ijie/a...

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Date Deposited: 18 Dec 2019 12:21
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2020 11:18

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Author: Nida Naveed
Author: Michael Whitford

University Divisions

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Technology > School of Engineering

Subjects

Engineering > Automotive Engineering
Engineering > Finite Analysis
Engineering > Mechanical Engineering

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