Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Preparing list of materials to order for full scale tests
Continuing MATLAB and Working Model 2D simulations
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Fixed seated pumping MATLAB swing model
Makes more sense now, longer swings seem to be physically limited in how much the seated pumping affects the amplitude
Estimation of drag required on swing shows that ~10N is good enough to keep standing pumping from going too high
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Continuation of MATLAB simulation with equations from Professor Friend (Alex)
Continuation of Working Model 2D with comparison with MATLAB results (Engleap and Adam)
Finalize materials list for ordering (Nina)
Finalize testing procedure and date with sponsor and the Powell Lab (Nina)
Risk severity matrix (Nina)
Obtain cloth material for full scale tests and modify for easy attachment onto swings (Gwen and Yuji)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Concern of completion of scale model
The sponsor has created several models with the consulting engineering firm
Ordering materials for full scale tests
Materials will be ordered by the end of the week
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Concern over direction of mathematical simulation
We have thus described our direction and how the simulation will be used to predict swing dynamics and the test for validation
Risks and Areas of Concern
The fabric damping may be damaged and make swinging dangerous.
Fabric must be maintained or inspected to make sure there are no tears.
The sponsor is making purchases that is going over the discussed budget, but he has been vocal about pushing the project forward no matter the cost.
Schedule
Prepare fabric and materials for full scale test (Weekend)
Sew grommets and shape
Full scale test next week (TBD)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount Over: -581.90
Amount Spent: $3181.90
Progress on Report and Webpage
Week 2 report draft started
Front page is being worked on and refined
Individual component reports uploaded