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.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/2643 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Strydom, Ockert Jacobus |
| Contributors | Terblanche, E., Van der Westhuizen, K., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 8872300 bytes, application/pdf |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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