156B Week 1

Over the break, we have found the company that can provide the rings for our chamber reinforcement within our time frame. While other places take around a week for a delivery, Sailrite can deliver with 2-day shipping option which made us to decide use this company for our rings.

Goals for Next Week.

• Lab Visit - Kurt and Andres who are in San Diego will visit the lab on Thursday to check up on our device and discuss how to mount the rings inside the chamber.

• Ring Purchase - Finalize on deciding number of rings to purchase.

• FEA Analysis - If possible, run a FEA analyses on rings and estimate the results.

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting (01/05/21).

• Data Acquisition Guide - Set up protocol to gather data. Keep the low density of people for health concern (Covid-19).

• Necessity of foot straps at bottom plate.

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting (01/07/21).

• Consider the fact that the rings can twist while mounting them.

• Set up systematic approach for analysis.

• Instead of tightening the seal, use 2 seals to prevent the air leakage.

Risks and Areas of Concern

Budget

Previous Balance: $2600

Amount used this week : $142.08 (Steel Rings)
: $32.28 (Plastic Rings)
: $36.78 (garage door seal & screws)
: $20.67 (Dolly)

Remaining Balance: $2368.19