This site has a few (very rough) working notes from the first offering (Spring, 2003) of a junior-level elective course in Human Powered Engineering at UNC Charlotte. Hopefully, the notes will grow in scope and depth as the course evolves. Thanks to Eric Carter, Scott Haigler, Chris George, and Paul Keener for typing up the notes and preparing the excellent figures and graphics. Check it out -- some interesting applications of basic engineering principles to human powered locomotion.

Bicycle Propulsion

Steering and Stability of Two-Wheeled Vehicles

Human Powered Helicopters

Aerodynamic Design of HPVs (prepared by 2003 HPV Team)

A Simple Method for Estimating Drag on HPVs

A Short Overview of Human Powered Engineering (2003 Senior Design Presentation)