156B Week 4
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Design assembly CAD updated.
Simple CAD model created for FEA.
Rigid body dynamic analysis in progress.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
BOM was updated.
Presented project proposal.
Report was updated.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Complete hand-written calculations for maximum bending stress on upper arm and forearm and modes.
Update torso design.
Finalize BOM with material properties.
Attempt modal analysis on upper arm and forearm assemblies.
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Expectant of more progress (on rigid body dynamic and modal analysis) on 4/22/19.
Recommended various FEA strategies on 4/22/19, but did not decide on which mesh to apply.
Will meet with ATA to work on analysis on 4/25/19.
Each team member was assigned a task to present on during following meeting on 4/22/19.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
James said analysis should be completed alongside manufacturing on 4/16/19.
Professor requested further clarification on purpose of modular section and how the stiffness of a section could be varied on 4/16/19.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Need to clarify project requirements and torque derivations.
CAD was a successful visual aid.
"Presentation should be a conversation with the audience."
Risks and Areas of Concern
Completing FEA requested by ATA.
Ordering materials.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
FEA analysis.
Finalize BOM.
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Sponsor has spent $2,200.00 on motors outside of the project budget.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Included section on Applicable Standards and updated references.