Authors: Kiran P. Borase, Sachin K. Dahake
Abstract: This research focuses on the design and optimization of a motorcycle swing arm using a bio-inspired honeycomb structure aimed at achieving significant weight reduction while enhancing stiffness and durability. A conventional swing arm was modelled using Solid Works and compared with an optimized honeycomb-reinforced structure through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS. The inclusion of honeycomb geometry demonstrates improved structural efficiency, reduced stress concentration, lower deformation, and an expected weight reduction of 15–20%. The study establishes the feasibility of integrating nature-inspired geometrical patterns into mechanical components to achieve superior performance in lightweight engineering applications.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20766895
