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The design of a refrigerated semi-trailer using advanced composites

Thesis (MScEng (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / A refrigerated semi-trailer was designed to solve manufacturing and operational problems. This
was achieved by using advanced pultruded composites. The static and dynamic material response
was determined. The dynamic loading on the vehicles was also measured and is presented along
with static load cases. These boundary conditions were used in a finite element model to determine
the structural performance of the trailer. The results show good static performance with some
problem areas which still need attention. Initial poor fatigue performance is improved by
increasing the ultimate shear stress of the material. A fatigue optimisation technique is suggested
for future use.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/2643
Date12 1900
CreatorsStrydom, Ockert Jacobus
ContributorsTerblanche, E., Van der Westhuizen, K., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.
PublisherStellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
Format8872300 bytes, application/pdf
RightsUniversity of Stellenbosch

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