Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Machining of bail components to be performed. (Harry)
Analyze forces in bail cables to determine buckling concerns for cross brace.
Dynamic modeling is in progress for drive float and cart parameters.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Obtained bail material
Successfully debugged sensors and can obtain usable data
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete assembly of bail on float.(Harry)
Assemble second float for final deliverable. (All)
Model dynamics of complete system (Aaron and Harry)
Resize and construct fins (Tung)
Print sensor housing prototype (Kendra)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor was very pleased with the TRANDEC drop testing and dynamic float responses. Do not make big changes to the float design, because another test may be difficult to schedule. (2/17/17 in person)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or 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
Buckling of bail cross-member.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Finalizing second float design (fin size) by end of week.
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$25.30 aluminum tube stock
Progress on Report and Webpage
Professor and TA comments are being worked on and due by end of week