Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary design completed
In the process of selecting materials for tubes and clamps
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Completed overall preliminary design
Completed AutoCAD drawing of the stand
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Fabricate prototype clamps (Steven, Kwan)
Test clamp mechanisms (Steven, Kwan)
Purchase clamp lever lock (Steven)
AutoCad design (David, Alex)
FEMAP analysis (David, Alex)
Decide thickness of the tubes by hand calculation
Order Aluminum tubing (David, Alex)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Suggested that wall thickness of the metal Clamp should be thin to make clamping the tubes together easier
Use thinner wall to cut weight
Should use conventional feet
Use locktite to secure clamps
Pyramid shape rather than A-frame
Secure base of the stand through steel cable or rigid body base
Reverse the orientation of the legs with the largest diameter section on top
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
NA
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Moving struts (student - in person on 4/8/2013)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Slip of friction clamps under vibrational excitation
Top heavy structure will be too easy to tip
Resources or Information Required but not Available
NA
Schedule
April 10 - Clamp prototype fabrication
April 10 - Order 1/8" thickness aluminum tubing
April 10 - Purchase locktite
April 12 - Sponsor meeting and design proposal review
April 15 - Clamp Strength Test
April 15 - 1/8" telescoping leg prototype and testing
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Budget spent -$0
Budget remaining - $3000
Progress on Report and Webpage
Gantt chart, Info updated