Undergraduate Teaching 2021-2022

Engineering Tripos Part IIA Project, SC2: Bicycle Design, 2021-22

Engineering Tripos Part IIA Project, SC2: Bicycle Design, 2021-22

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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. 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
  • Finalised project plan
  • Literature review
  • Presentation
  • Final report

Coursework

Coursework

Due date

Marks

Draft project plan

Mon 16 May 2022

3

Finalised project plan

Mon 23 May 2022

10

Literature review

Mon 30 May 2022

12

Presentation

Tues 7 June 2022

10

Mini-project final report
(+meeting notes)

Thur 9 June 2022

40 (+5)

 

Examination Guidelines

Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.

 
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