Recent advances in science and manufacturing have resulted in a broader palette of materials available to designers than at any other time in history. Many of these emerging materials and processes have the potential to revolutionise bicycle design and manufacture and should be thoroughly researched for the ozcykler project.
Alternative construction materials and processes for your bicycle and supporting infrastructure designs should have the potential to:
- enhance performance,
- create uniqueness
- increase design flexibility
- simplify manufacture
- reduce environmental impact
- reduce costs,
- increase durability,
- reduce weight,
- improve efficiency,
- resist vandals
- facilitate public acceptance and
- drive innovation
Another potential driver for adopting alternative materials is a shortage of existing natural materials or concerns about their long-term sustainability.
Activity:
Research and analyse alternative materials processes and technologies which may be suitable for manufacture of the shared bicycle and supporting street infrastructure.
Focus on design for the public domain, weight reduction, strength and durability.
Target your research towards economically viable materials and processes which are appropriate for high volume production. Ensure that your consideration includes a strong focus on life-cycle principles for each material/process.
Deliverables:
3 x A4 pages outlining your creative ideas for alternative materials, clearly indicating where these materials will be used and the potential benefits of embracing this technology for your bicycle system design.
You must have at least 3 well-justified alternative materials in total.
Make your pages visually interesting and only include information that you feel is relevant. Dot points can be used for all pages and remember quality is better than quantity.
Submission due: Tues 23 March
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