3D3 Scholars

The 3D-printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Challenge intends to train CEES undergraduates in fundamental concepts related to vibrations, structural dynamics, and earthquake engineering through a semester-long, hands-on competition run in parallel with Introduction to Dynamics for Architectural and Civil Engineers (CEES 3263). Participants, or 3D3 Scholars, design, build, and test a bench-scale shake table using 3D-printed components.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. CMMI-1943917. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Fall 2024 — Applications are open!

Highlights

Formal training on CAD and 3D printing
Four 3-4 week long design challenges
Experience managing a project from conception to implementation
Stipend of $325/month (~6 hrs/week)

Who should apply?

Highly motivated students interested in hands-on experiential learning
Students enrolled in CEES 3263 (Fall 2024)

How to apply

Students interested in applying to be 3D3 Scholars will need to provide the following: (a) brief statement of interest, (b) resume, and (c) transcript.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/WZPbp3rg8Wq3gyNz5

Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

Fall 2023

Bailey Barnes

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (expected May 2025)

Barnes, W., M. Griffin, M. Thwala, P. Harvey, (2023) "Structural Dynamics Principals Demonstrated With 3-D Printed Models", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2023. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-q7zj-1v49 v1

Dylan Becerra

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (expected May 2025)

Becerra, D., M. Griffin, M. Thwala, P. Harvey, (2023) "How 3-D Printing Can Display Structural Dynamics", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2023. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-jc2c-3h46 v1

Bethany Hutto

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (expected May 2023)

Hutto, B., M. Griffin, M. Thwala, P. Harvey, (2023) "Modeling Dynamic Systems Through 3D Printing", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2023. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-sqrw-az03 v1

Aaron Lehman

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (expected May 2025)

Lehman, A., M. Griffin, M. Thwala, P. Harvey, (2023) "Structural Dynamics Investigated Through 3-D Printing", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2023. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-mxzs-1a07 v1

Fall 2022

Mia Griffin

B.S. in Civil Engineering (May 2024)

Griffin, M., E. Vanderheiden, P. Harvey, (2022) "Exploration of Dynamics through 3-D Printed Designs", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2022. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-2k0d-3e48 v1

Amanda Mundt

B.S. in Civil Engineering (May 2023)

Mundt, A., E. Vanderheiden, P. Harvey, (2022) "Structural Dynamics Through the Lens of 3-D Printing", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2022. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-d689-jr55 v1

Menzi Thwala

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (May 2024)

Thwala, M., E. Vanderheiden, P. Harvey, (2022) "Exploring Structural Dynamics Principles Using 3D Printing Methods", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2022. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-ff3m-rn02 v1

Robert Yarbrough

B.S. in Architectural Engineering (May 2023)

Yarbrough, R., E. Vanderheiden, P. Harvey (2022). "Scotch Yoke Movement of a Shake Table", in 3D-Printing Dynamics Design (3D3) Competition – Fall 2022. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-jghh-nx53 v1