156B Week 2
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preliminary Design Completed
Final Frame Design and Individual Components to be finished by 4/15 (next meeting)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Individual Components Analysis Completed
Final Frame Design recommendations from Sponsor factored in
Chose between buy or build water brake: build decision made
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Begin fabrication of frame: Luke and Chinaar (4/17)
Complete water brake design to begin fabrication: Justin (4/15)
Identify pumps for water system: Cassandra (4/15)
Finalize load cell for torque arm: Chinaar (4/15)
Order respective components
Steel tubing for frame (Chinaar and Luke)
Pump (Cassandra)
Aluminum for water brake (Justin)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor Meeting: 4/8
Consider submersible vs. external pump; Cassandra to look at options.
SolidWorks model is nearly complete. Add in remaining parts: Radiator, fuel tanks, pump, water brake, battery
Get bearings for free from VBX
Consider safety analysis
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Contact more water brake sponsors for sponsorship
look at boat engine repair shops for dynos as well
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No comments yet
Risks and Areas of Concern
Incorporating automatic control by project deadline
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Lead time for Load cell supplier (need to factor into schedule)
Schedule
4/12: Design Proposal Presentation
4/15: finalize design to begin fabrication
Gantt chart updated
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Nothing spent yet.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Webpage updated from Friday's requirement
Report not started yet