ENGINEERING MATERIAL

TAKE HOME EXAM

Design of bicycle- selection of parts with reference to sustainable Engineering -

Target minimum use of energy in production- recyclability and reuse options for the
components

Name : Muhammad Naveed

Reg.No: 18-ME-108

Section: C
Part No. Part Name Material Reason
1 Frame Titanium alloys To provide strength for
mounting of other parts and
to withstand tensile &
compressive forces.
2 Bicycle Helmet Crushable foam Light weight, low cost and for
safety features of shock
absorption.
3 Spokes Steel For higher tensile &
compressive strength and
even cost consideration point
of view.
4 Cranksets Steel or aluminum alloy Aluminum provides light
crankarms weight feature while steel
provide strength in tensile &
compression
5 Saddles & seat Molded padding with layer or To provide comfort to driver,
parts nylon or plastic material low cost characteristics and
strength holding capacity
6 Bicycle chain Plain carbon or alloy steel, Prevent rusting, wear
chrome-plated or stainless resistant, ability to withstand
steel dynamics forces
7 Bicycle Titanium or steel alloy To withstand higher tensile or
Carriage compression loads
8 Brake Caliper Rubber Good grip feature, high
coefficient of friction, low
weight & cost
9 Brake Cables Plastic composite or rubber Light weight, less wearing
features, low strength
requirement
10 Handlebar Steel alloy To withstand higher bending
forces & provide strength with
good joining features
11 Brake lever Plastic composite For light weight & good grip
characteristics with low cost
features
12 Foot Pedal Composite plastic To withstand higher forces,
strength, and light weight
characteristics
13 Tire Rubber For grip characteristics, higher
coefficient of friction
14 Wheel Rim Composite or Aluminum alloy For higher tensile strength and
light weight design