Bicycling stability: simulations & experiments to improve cycling safety for older cyclists

Vera Elisabeth Bulsink

doi:10.3990/1.9789036544436

Bicycling stability: simulations & experiments to improve cycling safety for older cyclists

Vera Elisabeth Bulsink

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In this thesis, it was shown that computer simulation models are a useful tool to guide bicycle design, as can be seen from the aforementioned design guidelines. Furthermore, it was shown that it is not always necessary to have the most complex models in order to improve cycling safety. Simulations with an open-loop bicycle - cyclist model were used to improve stability at low speeds. More complex models could be necessary, however, when testing more complex
cycling situations.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors	Koopman, Bart F.J.M., Supervisor Bonnema, Gerrit Maarten, Supervisor
Award date	7 Dec 2017
Place of Publication	Enschede
Publisher	University of Twente
Print ISBNs	978-90-365-4443-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036544436
Publication status	Published - 7 Dec 2017

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