PSU 2011 Human Powered Vehicle
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PSU2011 HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE
‘Mjolnir’
Vehicle Testing ResultsTad BamfordBen HigginsChris SchultzAaron StantonNeal Pang
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Overview Concept
Design SpecificationsFinal Design
PrototypeTesting (HPVC)
Failure Analysis
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Final Design
Based on decision matrix:Three-wheeled “tadpole” style recumbentEnergy storage deemed unfeasiblePartial fairingHub-centered wheelsLeaning Frame
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Energy Storage vs. Fairing• Energy Storage Device to heavy for power gain
• Fairing More effective for speeds above 10 mph
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Carbon Fiber Hub-Centered Wheels
Manufacturing Testing Analysis
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Testing Due to leaning mechanism, vehicle was
unstable and counterintuitive to ride.Lockout employedFurther testing showed instability
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The HPVC
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/27897784/detail.html
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The HPVC Redesigned Steel Front End
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Failure Analysis What Went Wrong How it Could Have Been Prevented
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Questions?