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Results of Tests:
Weight test
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Parameter values:
11.8 lbs. via weighting the original frame the same way
Calculated Values:
12.41 lbs. using scale
Success Criteria values:
Up to a 5% increase in weight would be acceptable
Conclusion:
The frame exceeded the success criteria values by 1%.
Ride Test
Parameter values:
.000” of permanent deflection
.000” of hole deformation
Calculated Values: I am calculating
.000” of permanent deflection and
.000” of hole deformation
Success Criteria values:
0-.005” permanent deflection
0-.002” permanent hole deformation
Conclusion: The frame had no permanent deflection and/or deformation from the ride testing.
Compressive Test:
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Parameter values:
I wanted the get as close to 750 pounds applied to the frame. But as we got close to that value the frame deflection got close to permanent so we stopped at 650 lbs.
Success Criteria values
Yield strength values of a36 steel at
Conclusion: The only value that is conclusive and matters in this test with the inside gauge because it has the least amount of cross sectional area about the bending axis. The frame performed as expected and after 650 lbs. applied, there was no permeant damage.