MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2016



The Art (and Engineering) of Bicycle Mechanics

Lennon Rodgers, Research Scientist

Jan/19 Tue 01:00PM-05:00PM N52 3rd floor
Jan/20 Wed 01:00PM-05:00PM N52 3rd floor
Jan/21 Thu 01:00PM-05:00PM N52 3rd floor

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/01
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Ability to ride a bicycle

Students will completely disassemble and reassemble a bicycle to learn about bicycle components, tools and mechanics. Related engineering concepts such as torque, speed, power, sprockets and mechanical advantage will be discussed and experienced.

For more information and to register: www.making-learning.org

 

Sponsor(s): MIT-SUTD Collaboration, MIT-SUTD International Design Center
Contact: Lennon Rodgers, N52 3rd floor, rodgers@mit.edu