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Finite element analysis and optimization of composite wheelchair wheels

Date

Authors

Kalyanasundaram, Shankar

Lowe, Adrian

Watters, Aaron

Publisher

Elsevier

Abstract

A methodology for the design of Paralympics wheelchair wheels has been developed and provided a framework for comparison between design solutions. Finite element analysis was used as a tool to develop an understanding of wheel design, provide a basis for

Keywords

Keywords: Design; Finite element method; Mathematical models; Optimization; Stiffness; Wheelchairs; Moment of inertia; Surface area; Wheel design; Wheelchair wheels; Composite materials; composite; design; finite element analysis; optimization Composite materials; Finite element analysis; Optimisation; Wheelchair wheels

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/21474

Collections

ANU Research Publications

Source

Composite Structures

Type

Journal article

DOI

10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.011

Restricted until

2037-12-31

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