Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary design of the stand.
FeMap model of preliminary truss design
Selections of material, fasteners, clamps, leveling feet, & tubes.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Fabrication of telescoping leg prototype
Strength test of telescoping joint clamp
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Purchase clamps (Steven)
Decide on aluminum or steel
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Femap tutorial
Prefer to purchase clamps rather than fabricate them ourselves so that our product can be refabricated easily. Online ordering options are being checked.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Look into stainless steel rather than aluminum for tubes selection.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Make it out of PVC (Presentation 3/19/13)
EZ ups have little spring pins that lock in place
Risks and Areas of Concern
Finding clamps that fit the pipe sizes
Weight if we use aluminum
Find aluminum or steel tube stock in the correct diameters
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone, Working FEA model, working clamp
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
none spent
Progress on Report and Webpage