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http://dx.doi.org/10.7735/ksmte.2014.23.6.596

Flow Analysis of Mounting Gradient of Protective Glass Around Motorcycle  

Han, Moonsik (Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Keimyung University)
Cho, Jaeung (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongju National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers / v.23, no.6, 2014 , pp. 596-601 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, driving efficiency and the safety of motorcycle drivers due to the mounting gradient of motorcycle protective glass are investigated through flow analysis. Mounting gradients of motorcycle protective glass in models 1, 2, and 3 are $60^{\circ}$, $70^{\circ}$, and $80^{\circ}$, respectively. Wind velocity of 100 km/h is applied to the protective glass installed at the front of each model. The flow resistance values of models 2 and 3 are 1.2 and 1.5 times, respectively, that of model 1. The driving efficiency of model 1 is the highest among the three models. Pressure to the driver's face in models 2 and 3 is 1.2 times higher than in model 1. Because the pressure to the driver's face in model 1, with mounting gradient of $60^{\circ}$, is the lowest among the three models, model 1 is the safest. This result can be applied to improve the safety of motorcycle drivers.
Keywords
Motorcycle protective glass; Mounting gradient; Flow resistance; Pressure; Boarding height;
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