Development of a Hybrid Motorcycle Frame for People with Disabilities Using FEA

Two suspension configurations

Authors

Aditya Wahyu Sunarto Mahasiswa
Rachmad Syarifudin Hidayatullah University of Surabaya

Keywords:

analisis elemen hingga, analisis kelelahan, , frame sepeda motor, kekuatan struktur, sistem suspensi

Abstract

The development of hybrid motorcycles for people with disabilities requires a frame design with adequate strength and durability. This study aims to develop a safe and stable hybrid motorcycle frame for people with disabilities, using the Finite Element Analysis approach. The methods used include three-dimensional modeling, static structural analysis, and fatigue analysis to predict fatigue life due to repeated loading. Static loads are determined based on the weight of the rider and vehicle components, while fatigue analysis is assumed for daily use of 200 km at an average speed of 40 km/h and a loading frequency of 500 cycles/day. Simulation results show that the twin-suspension configuration produces a maximum stress of 90.87 MPa and deformation of 0.38 mm with a FOS of 2.75, lower than the monosuspension at 138.4 MPa with deformation of 1.3 mm and a FOS of 1.80. Fatigue analysis shows the fatigue life of the twin suspension to be 2,212,900 cycles with a service life of over 12 years and 44 days, significantly higher than the monosuspension system at 296,840 cycles. These results indicate that the recommended frame design with a twin-suspension configuration offers superior structural performance and long-term durability.

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