The engineering analyses that were required for the design of this trailer were extensive. They included static loading analysis, momentum and impulse analysis, as well as different material based analyses, such as cross section optimization and material selection.

The analysis and design portion of this project represents over 40 man-hours of work from start to finish.

Pictured at the right is an excerpt from an engineering analysis that was performed to determine where to locate the tires on the frame of the trailer. A rule of thumb was used that recommend placing between 10%-15% of loading on the trailer hitch.

After the analysis was concluded, A model of the trailer was created using Solidworks 3D modeling software. This model was used to help generate drawings with dimensions and tolerance for the actual construction of the trailer.

There was a problem that occured during the modeling process, namely an unsuredness regarding dimensions of the to be purchased axle stubs. There were no concrete dimensions given for both the bolt mounting pattern or for the total length of the axle, which possibly could have caused interference. However, upon construction, these problems were verified to not be true.

The drawing at the upper right is an exploded view of the final assembly, and included a bill of materials. The drawing below the exploded view depicts what the fully assembled trailer frame dimensions should be.