Frame Composition

[booyaii]

Where can i find info about the composition of bike frames. I am high school student, and cyclist, so for my final paper in chemistry I am trying find out information, about the alloys that are used in bike frames, and the properties that they have. For example, why is Chromium and Molebdium used in steel alloys?
Thanks in advance

[weisan]

Frame Materials for the Touring Cyclist
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html

Finite-Element Structural Analysis: A New Tool for Bicycle Frame Design
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/fea.htm

Bicycle Frame Materials Comparison with a Focus on Carbon Fiber Construction Methods
http://www.calfeedesign.com/Calfee_TWP.pdf

Metallurgy for Cyclists The Basics
http://www2.sjsu.edu/orgs/asmtms/artcle/articl.htm

Bicycle Research and Testing
http://www.mecheng.mcgill.ca/Staff/Lessard/bike.htm

Bicycle Design and Construction
http://www.me.psu.edu/simpson/courses/me288/ME288.bike3.ppt

EFBe Fatigue Test
http://www.damonrinard.com/EFBe/frame_fatigue_test.htm

The Metallurgy of Brazing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/The_Metalurgy_Of_Brazing_Part_3.pdf

Materials - Aluminium
http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files/r&d_files/R&D-01%20Al%20Alloys.pdf

Frame Materials
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/101_framematerials.html

Comparative Properties
https://vault2.secured-url.com/reynolds/compproperties.html

Material Properties
http://www.caree.org/bike101framematerials.htm

Rinnard Frame Deflection Test
http://www.bsn.com/Cycling/articles/rinard_frametest.html

Steel Tubing
http://rexcycles.com/articles/steel.html

Tubing Properties For Non-True Temper Tubing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/Tubing_Properties_For_Non_True_Temper_Tubing.htm

Tubing Technology
http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/piper/18/general/tube_technology.htm

[Jeff N.]

Frame Materials for the Touring Cyclist
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html

Finite-Element Structural Analysis: A New Tool for Bicycle Frame Design
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/fea.htm

Bicycle Frame Materials Comparison with a Focus on Carbon Fiber Construction Methods
http://www.calfeedesign.com/Calfee_TWP.pdf

Metallurgy for Cyclists The Basics
http://www2.sjsu.edu/orgs/asmtms/artcle/articl.htm

Bicycle Research and Testing
http://www.mecheng.mcgill.ca/Staff/Lessard/bike.htm

Bicycle Design and Construction
http://www.me.psu.edu/simpson/courses/me288/ME288.bike3.ppt

EFBe Fatigue Test
http://www.damonrinard.com/EFBe/frame_fatigue_test.htm

The Metallurgy of Brazing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/The_Metalurgy_Of_Brazing_Part_3.pdf

Materials - Aluminium
http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files/r&d_files/R&D-01%20Al%20Alloys.pdf

Frame Materials
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/101_framematerials.html

Comparative Properties
https://vault2.secured-url.com/reynolds/compproperties.html

Material Properties
http://www.caree.org/bike101framematerials.htm

Rinnard Frame Deflection Test
http://www.bsn.com/Cycling/articles/rinard_frametest.html

Steel Tubing
http://rexcycles.com/articles/steel.html

Tubing Properties For Non-True Temper Tubing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/Tubing_Properties_For_Non_True_Temper_Tubing.htm

Tubing Technology
http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/piper/18/general/tube_technology.htmCase closed...end of thread! Jeff N.

[Sandy]

booyia,

Bet you don't get that kind of service in high school. The Serotta forum is frequented by a lot of really knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly people. I am simply amazed at what these people know and how freely they share it with others.

They let me post and read the threads here. I am most fortunate to learn from the guys and gals that respond and know so much.

Jeff- I agree. Case closed!! Onto the next thread. I just responded as I am so impressed by members of this forum.

Weisan- Please try to give a more complete and helpful answer next time. :) :) That was some answer. Wowee Wow!!!!!! You are the MAN!!!

Sandy

[weisan]

Jeff, I am a bit embarrassed, least to say. Sandy, can I borrow your blanket? :p

booyaii, hope we didn't scare you away. As you could tell, some of these may not be directly relevant, so take what you can. If I find anything else, I will let you know. And I am sure others will chime in too! :banana:

Good luck with your research! ;)

weisan

[bulliedawg]

Frame Materials for the Touring Cyclist
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html

Finite-Element Structural Analysis: A New Tool for Bicycle Frame Design
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/fea.htm

Bicycle Frame Materials Comparison with a Focus on Carbon Fiber Construction Methods
http://www.calfeedesign.com/Calfee_TWP.pdf

Metallurgy for Cyclists The Basics
http://www2.sjsu.edu/orgs/asmtms/artcle/articl.htm

Bicycle Research and Testing
http://www.mecheng.mcgill.ca/Staff/Lessard/bike.htm

Bicycle Design and Construction
http://www.me.psu.edu/simpson/courses/me288/ME288.bike3.ppt

EFBe Fatigue Test
http://www.damonrinard.com/EFBe/frame_fatigue_test.htm

The Metallurgy of Brazing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/The_Metalurgy_Of_Brazing_Part_3.pdf

Materials - Aluminium
http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files/r&d_files/R&D-01%20Al%20Alloys.pdf

Frame Materials
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/101_framematerials.html

Comparative Properties
https://vault2.secured-url.com/reynolds/compproperties.html

Material Properties
http://www.caree.org/bike101framematerials.htm

Rinnard Frame Deflection Test
http://www.bsn.com/Cycling/articles/rinard_frametest.html

Steel Tubing
http://rexcycles.com/articles/steel.html

Tubing Properties For Non-True Temper Tubing
http://www.desperadocycles.com/The_Lowdown_On_Tubing/Tubing_Properties_For_Non_True_Temper_Tubing.htm

Tubing Technology
http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/piper/18/general/tube_technology.htm

Weisan:

You're awesome for helping that young man out. Good work!

[Jeff N.]

Jeff, I am a bit embarrassed, least to say. Sandy, can I borrow your blanket? :p

booyaii, hope we didn't scare you away. As you could tell, some of these may not be directly relevant, so take what you can. If I find anything else, I will let you know. And I am sure others will chime in too! :banana:

Good luck with your research! ;)

weisanNEVER be embarassed by your knowledge bro! :beer: Jeff N.

[cs124]

Weisan:

You're awesome for helping that young man out. Good work!

That young man who has not yet thanked the honourable Weisan...

Probably not finished reading all that reference material yet.

Weisan, there's some great stuff in there, thanks for sharing.