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Old 06-05-2008, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverback51 View Post
Well I have to say that from an engineering and manufacturing stand point it's very impressive.

When you did your FEM model analysis, what kind of loads did you apply and what were the resultant stress loads? Deflections?

How would this type of frame hold up to everyday use as far as fatigue?

And if you do not want to share this data, I can understand that you may consider it propriotary. But I am curious.

It's a work of art. Congratulations.
If I remember right (maybe not, so this is for educational purposes only)

I think we used 1000 pounds up and 1000 pounds sideways on EACH wheel cycled 100,000 times with a 15,000 psi yield.

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