BICYCLE HELMET DESIGN AND THE VIRTUAL VALIDATION OF THE IMPACT, AERODYNAMICS AND PRODUCTION PROCESS

• Published in: Facta Universitatis. Series: Mechanical Engineering Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 353 - 366
• Main Authors: Boshevski, Bojan, Mircheski, Ile
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nis University of Nis 01.12.2017; University of Niš
• Subjects: Aerodynamic characteristics; Aerodynamics; Bicycles; Finite element method; Flow simulation; Helmets; Impact tests; Polycarbonate resins; Polymers; Product development; Simulation; Sketches; Three dimensional models; Three dimensional printing; Virtual prototyping

This paper presents the development process of a bicycle helmet through individual research, creation, presentation and analysis of the results of the most important product development stages. The quality of the development and manufacturing process of the protective equipment for extreme sports is...