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Simulating bio-composite cycling helmet performance through FEA and CFD approaches


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Abdullah, Mohd Naim and Mustapha, F. and Muda, M. K. H. and Arrifin, M. K. A. and Rafie, A. S. M. and Shamsudin, M. A. (2015) Simulating bio-composite cycling helmet performance through FEA and CFD approaches. Movement, Health & Exercise, 4 (1). pp. 77-91. ISSN 2231-9409; ESSN: 2289-9510

Abstract

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis were performed in this work in order to obtain the best design for safety and aerodynamic performance of the bicycle cycling helmet. FEA analysis was computed on two different helmet designs to determine the critical area subjected to impact. A pressure load was applied on the helmets’ outer surface to simulate oblique loading. The critical areas of the helmets were then highlighted and identified, enabling design improvements to be made on both designs. CFD analysis was then executed in order to obtain the lowest drag coefficient number in reducing the air resistance induced by both of the helmet designs, inherently increasing cyclist performance and ensuring competition success.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Keywords: Bio-composite cycling helmet; Cycling helmet performance; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2017 09:18
Last Modified: 06 Sep 2017 09:18
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56912
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