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Timing and Structure
Tuesdays 9-11am plus afternoons, and Fridays 11-1pm
Prerequisites
Part I Mechanics, Materials and Structures
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- To apply engineering principles to bicycle design
- Propose and develop an individual project on one aspect of bicycle design
- Develop project skills
Content
The project will investigate the mechanical, structural and materials design considerations for the bicycle.
1. Introduction (joint sessions).
An introductory session will put the bicycle in its historical perspective and discuss the specification of various types of bicycle.
2. Mini-projects (students work individually).
Students will undertake a mini-project on one aspect of bicycle design. Mini-projects will be directed through the use of timetabled supervision. Project can be theoretical, numerical or experimental, or a mixture of all three. Discussion between students is encouraged. It is expected that students will have controlled access to laboratory facilities and technical support. Possible project ideas include:
- Optimisation on cost or performance
- Tyre rolling resistance
- Wheel design
- Aerodynamics
- Human factors
- Bearing and chain performance
- Fork and frame design
- Fatigue failure of frames and spokes
- Power matching
The project will be split into phases with corresponding reports and feedback:
- Very rough draft mini-project plan
- Literature review
- Finalised project plan
- Presentation
- Final report
Coursework
Coursework |
Due date |
Marks |
---|---|---|
Draft project plan/Forum |
Mon 17 May 2020 |
3+3 |
Literature review |
Mon 24 May 2020 |
16 |
Finalised project plan |
Mon 24 May 2020 |
8 |
Presentation |
Wed 9 June 2020 |
10 |
Mini-project final report |
Thur 10 June 2020 |
40 |
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
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