Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
LBNP is almost complete, additional port and straps needed
LBNP holds vacuum. use pressure and flow meter to monitor parameters
User manual will need to be created
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Sew on neoprene and finish stitching zipper
install vacuum port
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
install extra port in LBNP (Scott)
sew in new 1" tie down clamps (Scott)
Work on poster (Heja)
Revise report (Tim, Cameron)
Update formatting
Number all figures, tables
Update with peer feedback
Update FEA for smaller base plate
Creep Test for vinyl (Heja)
finish adapters to connect LBNP to flow meter and vacuum (Cameron)
Check on project reimbursement from sponsor (Tim)
Collect new test data.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Install extra port for patient tubing, tubing was given to our team to fit into new port (in person 5/26)
Very happy with results. Deflection without 6" mattress is acceptable
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Creep properties of vinyl (perform creep test, next week) in person
How to replace vinyl on device if needed. ( look into replaceable vinyl options for future recommendations) 5/24 in person
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Deflection of lower fabric when 6" mattress is on the hospital bed
Creep properties of vinyl
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Creep properties for vinyl fabric
Schedule
Meet with sponsors to show progress and discuss deflection 5/26
Test device and put results in the report and on the webpage 5/29-6/2
Test vinyl for creep properties
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
spent $1606
remaining $3894
Progress on Report and Webpage
All instructor comments have been fixed on report
Updating webpage by Friday
Document all test data on webpage next week