Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
New project scope is now completely defined
Progress on baseline analysis
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Hand calculations of original tool have been made, need to verify
FEA simulation of original tool have been made, need to verify
Created the basis of the optimization flowchart
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Correct FEA to assure that values are correct (Roy/Jason)
Correct hand calculations to assure that values are correct (Nathan)
Learn and be comfortable with ANSYS for structural FEA (ALL)
Determine composite materials for initial optimized design (Kelly)
Brainstorm and determine starting geometry for initial optimized design (ALL)
Look into topology studies and if it can be applied to the flowchart (ALL)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Gave full details on the problem definition, objectives, and deliverables of new project scope
Emphasized objective of making the handling of the tool easier. Tool has met the strength requirement but needs substantial improvement on weight
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Mentioned potential use of topology study for optimization. Mentioned a contact that is well versed in the field
Indicated that the current design is well over the necessary strength due to using A36 steel
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
n/a
Risks and Areas of Concern
Feasibility of topology study
Baseline analysis becoming a time sink
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Topology study
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
n/a
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated report