156B Week 5
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Built precision model of structure
Design of adjustable legs
Building a full size connection piece
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized budget for fasteners and brackets
Updated piece to piece connection idea
Building full scale model of piece to piece connection
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete material property testing
Research methods for connecting members together
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Addition of projector
Addition of Screen
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Different types of analysis
Met with Steve Porter to discuss testing options
Risks and Areas of Concern
Concerns of buckling and weight
Bearings
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Experimental Material Property
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Build scale model of joint connection
Test points of failure
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount spent
~$200 for testing purposes
~$2000 for 40 pieces of Stinger board ( 4’ by 8’)
Amount remaining
~$2300 + Grant (~$1500)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage is ongoing, updated weekly