Yes we have to design each part
Our proffesors are ridiculing us and others for bringing googled projects and stuff so we really want to work on this and make it something that we can be proud of
I would proceed to find the stress associated with flexural formula and search for the material which falls within the parameters
My main problem is the free body diagram of the said bicycle and the resultant stress
Thanks for the reply
Even though I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm final year student in b-tech and doesn't know half of the practical applications, you pointed out pretty good weak points. This design is just a rough model and we are still in the beginning phase. So you are saying that the...
1. Yes it is
2.That is yet to be decided, most possibly square bar
3.That is yet to be decided. (steel is 1st choice)
4.We just came up with this idea for our project. Please provide some insight if u can
5. Didn't quite get that
6.we are designing it to suit large office spaces, college...
Summary:: Please help me to determine the thickness of the material of the bicycle given, i need a step by step procedure. I know the formula required but can figure out the forces acting and reactions on the bicycle. The weight of the person riding the cycle is estimated to be 70-80kg
Help me