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In fall 2022, I collaborated on a team of seven students in the Component Design class to create a drill powered bike. Among other contributions, I managed all team member CAD components, their version control, and their integration into the CAD assembly. Our team won the maneuverability challenge.
In addition to managing the CAD, I designed and helped manufacture our custom bike frame. The shape of this frame was optimized for tight slalom and low tunnel obstacles in the maneuverability challenge, giving our rider a familiar well-handling bike while providing extra space to crouch down. I also made sure that the frame integrated with the preexisting front fork and wheel components that we were provided, based on dimensional parameters for bike design.
One challenge we faced with this project was accounting for complex real world conditions. While we did calculate a factor of safety for the bike and rider under static conditions, adjusting positions suddenly on the bike and going over non-flat terrain put more stress on the bike than anticipated. The effect of this can be observed in the downward angle of the rear frame member after our day of racing. Thankfully this project reached a conclusion before this became an issue, but I have taken this lesson forward into future projects.
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