Project 2
The Due Date is 10:30 am Monday October 29. Project 2 should be submitted as a single Word
file. E-mail as an attachment to to the class e-mail account
eng_0052@engineering.uiowa.edu
(Late fees apply. Do check that the Word file is attached.)
See the web pages on the project and
project report for background
information.
Remember that a highly professional standard is required. Use page numbers.
Include the names of project team members at the start of the document.
Give sources for any drawings etc.
Your task in this homework is to produce:
A. Proposed Design
This involves determining an initial proposed design, based on your
assessment of the existing designs and on the materials available for the
project.
You will need to produce a drawing of the proposed design and describe some
of it's main features. The drawing can be drawn, scanned and then pasted into
the Word document. Alternatively you can use a computer drawing program.
Describe the reasons that you decided on this design.
Grades will be awarded based on the quality and depth of the design
rationale.
B. Force analysis
This involves an analysis of the forces on a structure (Chapter 9).
Choose a portion of your design at the top or bottom that includes a number
(minimum 3) of girders at angles. Given a 1000lb load from the top (or
bottom) calculate the forces on each girder.
C. Initial testing results
This involves building a prototype of the prototype and testing it to
destruction.
Note especially the failure points and mode.
Indicate how you will revise your design.
Take photos if possible and paste these into your Word file. Low resolution
is fine. If you are unable to take photos, arrange to show the remains to
the TAs.
Note that it can take several days for the glue to dry properly and you
should allow sufficient time for this.
Grades will be awarded based on the quality and depth of the reported work.
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