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==Supporting Wiki pages == | ==Supporting Wiki pages == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:20, 2 February 2012
Contents |
Course Title
Product Dissection: Bicycles
Description
A bicycle, or bike, is a small, human powered land vehicle with a seat, two wheels, two pedals, and a metal chain connected to cogs on the pedals and rear wheel. A frame gives the bike strength, and all of the parts other than the frame are attached to the frame. The name comes from these two wheels - the prefix "bi-" meaning two, and the suffix "-cycle" meaning wheel. It is powered by a person riding on top, who pushes the pedals around with his or her feet. [Source: Wikipedia.com]
Purpose
-To explore how a bicycle works and to see the differences between cameras from different manufacturers.
-Freshman or sophomore level students of all engineering majors
Contributor
Dr. Simpson
Institution
The Pennsylvania State University
Activity Classification
| Cross-Cutting Concepts | Congnitive Dimension | Tech Topic Area - Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| ○ Systems | ● Knowledge | ○ Medical |
| ○ Bio-based | ||
| ● Design | ○ Capabilities | ○ Engergy & Power |
| ○ Info Tech & Comm | ||
| ○ Connections | ○ Decision-making | ○ Transfortation |
| ● Manufacturing & Const |
Teaching Materials
For more details on the bicycle, click here: Bicycle
Wiki tutorial: Wiki Tutorial
Guide to Writing Wiki Code for Bicycle: Bicycle Wiki Guide
Bicycle Archaeology
The evolution of a bicycle has had an enormous impact on society in terms of life, culture, environments, and advancing modern technologies. For an example, several components in automobile industries were originally invented for the bicycle – e.g., ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, spoke-tensioned wheels, etc. To investigate the impact on society, we discuss the invention and evolution of the bicycle related to Global, Economic, Environmental, and Societal issues.
- Global Issues:Bicycle_Global_Issues
- Economic Issues: Bicycle_Economic_Issues
- Environmental Issue: Bicycle_Environmental_Issue
- Societal Issue: Bicycle_Societal Issue
Electric Bicycle Archaeology
Electric bicycles have been around for awhile and have had varied impact in different societies as the technology has advanced. Once example is the new Yike Bike that will be available in class.
(Source: YikeBike.com)
The following links highlight the extent of this impact on Global, Economic, Environmental, and Societal issues around the world.
- Global Issues: Electric_Bicycle_Global_Issues
- Economic Issues: Electric_Bicycle_Economic_Issues
- Environmental Issue: Electric_Bicycle_Environmental_Issue
- Societal Issue: Electric_Bicycle_Societal Issue
Supporting Wiki pages
Product Dissection: Single-Use Cameras: Single-Use Cameras
Product Dissection: Bicycles: Bicycles
Engine Dissection Wiki Project ME240/107S : ME107/240 2010S
Refrigerator: Refrigerator_Whirlpool
Washer: Washer_MAYTAG
Dishwasher: Dishwasher_Electrolux
LCD TV: LCD TV_Westinghouse
