MEMS 411: The Water Bike

Authors

Erin Flynn, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Patrick Grindel, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Nicholas Payne, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Ryan Allin, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Fall 2021

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

12-10-2021

Problem Statement

This design project explored the concept of a bike that can float on water and be used to assist lifeguards in rescues. The goal was for it to be quickly converted from a road to water configuration and be quick and stable enough to be a useful tool in saving drowning swimmers.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Flynn, Erin; Grindel, Patrick; Payne, Nicholas; and Allin, Ryan, "MEMS 411: The Water Bike" (2021). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 158.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/158