- Modeled the IsoTruss grid structure as a closed, multi-cell box beam.
- Longitudinal members
- Resist all axial and bending loads.
- Stresses calculated using beam theory.
- Helical members
- Carry transverse shear and torsion loads.
- Stresses calculated using shear flow theory.
IsoBike™ IV
- Completed October 2004
- Interbike 2004 article
Frame Geometry
|
Frame Component |
Dimension |
|
|
Overall Component Lengths |
|
|
|
Top Tube |
545 mm |
(center to center, not horizontal) |
|
Head Tube |
98 mm |
|
|
Seat Tube |
450 mm |
(center to top) |
|
Chain Stay |
415 mm |
|
|
Angles |
|
|
|
Head Angle |
~73º |
|
|
Seat Tube Angle |
~72º |
|
Video Clips (.mpg file format)
- Stairs
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