A case study: Analyzing the structure and optimizing the design of the aero handlebar assembly for the bicycle used in Japan's Olympic games

Abstract This article examines a case study involving a 3D‐printed titanium “aero base handlebar” that failed and caused a crash during the Japan 2020 Olympics. The failure was attributed to the handlebar's design, which did not meet the increasing demands of customers in terms of safety, cost,...

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Main Authors: Sourav Das, Francesco Di Giuseppe, Antonio Flores, Sandhya Parate, Jaideep Bangal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-02-01
Series:Engineering Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.12783