Manufacturing and Assessment of High-Performance Bicycle Frames

High performance bicycle frames are commonly manufactured using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). CFRP bicycle frames are commonly manufactured using a hand-layup process. Due to the manual nature of this manufacture method, defects such as voids, fiber misalignment, or resin rich/resin poor regions can occur. Micro-computed tomography is an X-ray based measurement method that is ideally suited for the inspection and assessment of high-performance CFRP components. This work will involve a collaboration between Bridge Bike Works and York University. The trainee will assist Bridge Bike Works with optimizing their manufacturing process using micro-computed tomography. This project will provide the trainee with hands on experience with the manufacturing of advanced CFRP parts. Bridge Bike Works will benefit by using high resolution micro-computed tomography to assess bicycle frame component manufacturing quality and consistency.

Faculty Supervisor:

Garrett Melenka

Student:

Partner:

Bridge Bike Works Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

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