Man & Machine
Maria Montessori Institute
High School Section
“Man and Machine”
Third Dimension
English:
Anna Glenning
María Fernanda Mira Wong
4th Semester “A”
May 24th, 2013
In this project I’ll talk about an invention that came to me interesting, which is the bicycle. The project will develop the impact it has had on society and how life changes since the invention.
To begin with, it’s important to know that bicycles are vehicles for human transport that have two wheels of the same diameter arranged in a line, a transmission system of pedal of metal frame that gives the structure and integrates components, handlebars for steering and a saddle to sit. The displacement is obtained by rotating the housing legs of the pedals which at the same time, makes the back wheel moves on pavement. It´s important to mention, that requires balancing by the rider. The basic configuration and design of the bicycle has changed little since the first chain drive model developed around 1885.
The authorship of the bike is attributed to Baron Karl von Drais, a German inventor born in 1785. Currently there are about 800 million bicycles in the world (most of them in China), as well as main means of transport. Transportation is a healthy, environmentally friendly, sustainable and inexpensive, both to travel in town and on rural areas. Its use is widespread in most of Europe, being in countries like Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, parts of Poland and the Scandinavian countries one of the main means of transportation. In Asia, especially in China and India, is the primary means of transport.
The bikes were very popular in the 1890s, in the 50s, 70s, and now again use has been growing considerably worldwide.
Taking about the impact that bike has created in society one of the most renowned geneticists in the United Kingdom, states that the bike is at the top of the inventors that completely changed human relationships, even at the genetic level.
Stephen
High School Section
“Man and Machine”
Third Dimension
English:
Anna Glenning
María Fernanda Mira Wong
4th Semester “A”
May 24th, 2013
In this project I’ll talk about an invention that came to me interesting, which is the bicycle. The project will develop the impact it has had on society and how life changes since the invention.
To begin with, it’s important to know that bicycles are vehicles for human transport that have two wheels of the same diameter arranged in a line, a transmission system of pedal of metal frame that gives the structure and integrates components, handlebars for steering and a saddle to sit. The displacement is obtained by rotating the housing legs of the pedals which at the same time, makes the back wheel moves on pavement. It´s important to mention, that requires balancing by the rider. The basic configuration and design of the bicycle has changed little since the first chain drive model developed around 1885.
The authorship of the bike is attributed to Baron Karl von Drais, a German inventor born in 1785. Currently there are about 800 million bicycles in the world (most of them in China), as well as main means of transport. Transportation is a healthy, environmentally friendly, sustainable and inexpensive, both to travel in town and on rural areas. Its use is widespread in most of Europe, being in countries like Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, parts of Poland and the Scandinavian countries one of the main means of transportation. In Asia, especially in China and India, is the primary means of transport.
The bikes were very popular in the 1890s, in the 50s, 70s, and now again use has been growing considerably worldwide.
Taking about the impact that bike has created in society one of the most renowned geneticists in the United Kingdom, states that the bike is at the top of the inventors that completely changed human relationships, even at the genetic level.
Stephen