Strength Analysis and design of a Bike Frame

The objective of this project is to analyze a bicycle frame using linear statistics and comparing the results to a finite element methodology. Bicycle design hinges on the fact that the bicycle will experience various types of loading throughout its lifetime, various loading cycles.
Analyzing the frame when subject to different use cases becomes essential in determining the safety of the frame. Using mountain bike frame measurements, we carried out linear statistics using two different methods and then using finite element analysis package. The results were compared, the approximate results of the truss, truss beam and FEA, all yielded a safe design with minimal error.
From FEA, we figured out the most at-risk beams and we suggested improvements to the design by strengthening them using changes in dimensions, cross-sectional area and materials making. Ultimately suggesting the bike to be made of two different materials.