156B Week 4

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Completed:

    • Selected sections of first draft of report.

  • In Progress:

    • Experiment and start building front and back legs of cart.

    • Updating CAD Models of Legs.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Visited Industrial Materials Supply (IMS) to purchase and observe availability of materials.

    • There is a 24hrs lead time for IMS quote and 1hr lead time for custom cut materials.

    • Purchased leg material.

  • Preliminary CAD Model of Back Leg.

  • Meeting time with Sponsor for Week 4 set to 1:00PM on Friday 4/24/15.

  • Selected sections of first draft of report.

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• Update CAD model with new ideas (Christina)

• Give Micheal access to first draft on google drive (Rebecca)

• Continue working on Report (Sean, Samantha, Christina, Rebecca)

  • Pick Chapters (assignments TBA)

• Work on Proof of Concept Presentation (Sean, Samantha, Christina, Rebecca)

• Research and create CAD on front legs (Rebecca & Sean)

• Research and create CAD on back legs (Christina & Samantha)

  • Budget Update (Samantha)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Weekly Meeting with Dr. Goldberg (In person, 4/15)

    • Dr. Goldberg prefers a solid wall design versus a wired mesh design for future painting modification.

    • A one compartment cart is preferred, but if possible, an added divider will be useful.

  • Two new designs were proposed by Dr. Goldberg to be considered

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Weekly meeting with Instructor (In person, 4/13)

    • Price check material from Industrial Metal Supply

    • Look at more gurneys for leg design.

    • Consider detachable hinges.

    • Workout a meeting time for Week 4.

    • Give Micheal access to first draft on google drive.

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Nothing serious yet

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Resource on spring pin locking mechanisms.

Schedule

• • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • As of 4/17/15 6:06PM: $18.75 spent

  • $981.25 remaining

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage Updated On: 4/19/15

  • Report Progress: First Draft Stage