Undergraduate Teaching 2022-23

Engineering Tripos Part IIA Project, SC2: Bicycle Design, 2022-23

Engineering Tripos Part IIA Project, SC2: Bicycle Design, 2022-23

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Leader

Prof M P F Sutcliffe

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 15 May 2023

3+5

Finalised project plan

Mon 22 May 2023

10

Literature review

Mon 29 May 2023

12

Presentation

Wed 7 June 2023

10

Mini-project final report

Thur 8 June 2023

40

 

Examination Guidelines

Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.

 
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