Thesis (MEng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2000. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The finite element technique was used to do an in-depth
design evaluation and optimisation of a 15.45-metre
refrigerated semi-trailer. Although the emphasis is
placed on finite element modelling and its application on
a heavy transport vehicle, the paper covers the whole
design evaluation and redesign process. Special
consideration is also given to the manufacturing process
as to ensure that the data generated can be implemented
in an effective manner. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Eindige element spanrungs analises was gedoen op 'n
15.45-meter verkoelingsleunwa. Die doelwit was om die
huidige ontwerp te evalueer en die ontwerp veral vanuit
'n koste en sterkte oogpunt te optimeer. Die fokus van
hierdie tesis is die eindige element analises en
ontwerpskommentaar hierop gebaseer. Die verhandeling
hanteer egter die hele ontwerp en vervaardigingsproses
sodat die data hierin versamel en verwerk, prakties
uitgevoer kan word.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/51674 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Du Toit, Johannes Francois |
| Contributors | Terblanche, E., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 v. (various pagings): ill. |
| Rights | Stellenbosch University |
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