Don Whitehead
also,
http://www.bikeforest.com/CAD/
includes links to business users
On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 11:52 AM, joe cipale wrote:
> On Wed, 2008-11-26 at 10:24 -0800, Jacob Balderas wrote:
> > Does anyone have any information regarding available software for
> > bicycle frame engineering analysis and design? I am a building
> > structural engineer with an interest in applying my expertise in the
> > bicycle frame building industry. I won't bother with much of the
> > technical jargon, but I would appreciate any information on:
> >
> > 1) available software and analysis specifics (Finite Element Analysis,
> > boundary conditions, loading parameters, etc.)
> > 2) any local frame builders currently use, or have need for, technical
> > engineering consultants?
> >
> > Portland is so great for riding, racing, and cruising, with a flair
> > for custom made bicycles, good beer and people, etc. It would be
> > great to be able to add something to our local industry.
> >
> > thanks much in advance.
> >
> > -Jacob
>
> Jacob (and to others who may be intersted),
>
> Here is a set of links I uncovered in a few minutes. Note, all projects
> were Googled under the phrase 'Open Source Bicycle Frame' and 'Design'.
>
>
> http://www.ihpva.org/wiki/index.php?title=Open_Source_Velomobile_Development_Project
>
> http://www.informationweek.com/whitepaper/Enterprise_Software/wp100301?articleID=100301
> http://metals.about.com/b/2003/08/11/free-bike-frame-design-software.htm
>
> Through SourceForge.net there is:
> http://sourceforge.net/projects/hac4linux/
>
>
> These are the only links I found that referenced software applications
> or packages.
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