Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Finalizing hand calculations of original tool design
Finalizing FEA simulation of original tool design
Begun work on geometry changes for optimized design
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Jason and Roy created two potential designs to be iterated in optimization flowchart
Clarified issues on hand calculations
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finish Proof of Concept Presentation (ALL)
Perform analysis of designs (Jason/Roy)
Complete CAD model of designs (Kelly/Nathan)
Perform iteration of flowchart with a chosen design (J)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
We talked about the accuracy of loading conditions
Discussed other possible ways to model supported load (engine)
Decide that we need to normalize stress calculations of following designs to current tool
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Agreed to use normalization to deal with questionable validity of loading conditions
Scheduled a meeting on Monday to go over hand calculations
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
Effectiveness of flowchart
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Part # of flange
Full statement of requirements of tool for report
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
n/a
Progress on Report and Webpage
Rough draft completed
Updated front page, final design page, and weekly report