MAE156A Week 10

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• Have spring and electromagnet design working in tandem with brake calipers and brake pads

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• Have good idea of where to go with emergency brake

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• Sebastian: CAD components for brake system

• Angel: CAD components for brake system, help disassemble steering column

• Nicholas: Assemle brake calipers and wires

• Alex: Disassemble steering column and take notes, pictures

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• Disappointed in little progress made

  • Had team meeting couple days after to brainstorm and finalize on current spring and electromagnet design

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• Space

• Safety concern regarding amount of force in spring/electromagnet system

• Feasibility with respect to specifications (10 m stopping distance)

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

• Wait for parts to come in to begin testing and tuning

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• None Spent

• Amount Remaining: $1300

Progress on Report and Webpage

• Added background information under Home