This week we focused on another rapid prototype that Ron wanted us to make. It is the same interlocking column design, but with overlapping parts "zippered" together, so that we can fabricate a longer version of a column. We've laser cut it and will hopefully have it assembled by tomorrow. Furthermore, Claude showed the rest of the team how to use the laser cutter, if any of us will need to use it in the future. In addition, he worked on the Solidworks design for the interlocking column that we're creating.
For our prototype, we will be making one out of MDF and one out of corrogated cardboard, or only one depending on remaining time. The guideway's beams and footings will be made out of MDF or 2x4. We will need to decide if we want to 3D print our connectors or not. We need to start thinking of ways to create our expansion joints.
Kevin and Kathlyn are working on designing the new footings. Isaac is still learning how to use ANSYS.
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