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Lab3 Part 1

This document outlines the steps required to develop a mathematical model of a motocross bike moving over two road bumps. The steps include: 1. Constructing a bond graph model showing the power flow and velocities in the system. 2. Deriving the initial conditions in equation form for spring deflections, momentum, etc. 3. Developing input equations for effort and flow sources, including the time lag between the front and rear tires hitting the first bump. 4. Deriving output equations for front and rear suspension deflections, heave velocity, and pitch angular velocity defined in terms of the initial values and spring displacements.

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Lab3 Part 1

This document outlines the steps required to develop a mathematical model of a motocross bike moving over two road bumps. The steps include: 1. Constructing a bond graph model showing the power flow and velocities in the system. 2. Deriving the initial conditions in equation form for spring deflections, momentum, etc. 3. Developing input equations for effort and flow sources, including the time lag between the front and rear tires hitting the first bump. 4. Deriving output equations for front and rear suspension deflections, heave velocity, and pitch angular velocity defined in terms of the initial values and spring displacements.

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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

MOTOCROSS PITCH-HEAVE MODEL This is Part I of a 2-week lab project. In this lab, you will investigate the response of a motorcycle as it moves over two road bumps. The spacing of the bumps is provided on the system schematic (see attached). The focus of this project is to investigate the pitch and heave motion of the cycle when it travels over the bumps. You will also consider how the rider can change the dynamics of the system by shifting his or her weight on the cycle, thus changing the center of gravity of the system. The system parameters are as follows: symbol Vmoto Lcg Lcg Mcr rgyration KSF KSR BF BR MTF MTR KTF KTR A L description Horizontal speed Standard CG distance Forward configuration Mass of cycle and rider Body radius of gyration Front spring stiffness Rear spring stiffness Front damping coefficient Rear damping coefficient Front wheel mass Rear wheel mass Front tire stiffness Rear tire stiffness Wheelbase Bump height Bump length value 10 0.9 0.7 300 0.5 3000 3500 400 500 15 20 30,000 40,000 1.6 TBD 0.5 units m/s m m kg m N/m N/m Ns/m Ns/m kg kg N/m N/m m m m

The maximum suspension deflection from equilibrium conditions is 0.1m (front and rear). Hint:

Part I: Develop the model & write a report (include parts 1 through 7) Here are the things that you need to do (and turn in) before you can perform the simulation and analysis of the motocross model in Part II. Derive or construct: 1. The bond graph for the system showing power flow and all the velocities shown on the schematic. Spring deflections are positive in compression. 2. The initial conditions. (Spring and tire deflections, initial momentum, etc.) Develop these in equation form; let the computer calculate the actual values. 3. The system inputs for all effort and flow sources. What is the time lag between the front and the rear tires hitting the 1st bump? Show complete input equations. 4. The output equations for the front and rear suspension deflections, heave velocity, and pitch angular velocity. Suspension deflection is defined as the spring displacement minus the initial value, so that it starts at zero in gravitational equilibrium. Describe completely how you aim to obtain these variables for analysis. 5. A good guess for the time control parameters. The time control parameters are the max step size and finish time. To do this, you will need to estimate the system frequencies, among other things. Use the figures on the next page to approximate a range of the system frequencies. Invert these frequency estimations to determine the time periods and choose the appropriate time control parameters. To determine the finish time, try to get 3 cycles after the final input. Hints: , , .

Show how you developed these answers. 6. Make a copy of your report before you hand it in. You will need it to complete Part II next week.

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