Week 16 Progress (2/15/17)

This week consisted of more concept generation and dimension analysis. We outlined the basis for what we want the design to look like, as shown in some of the pictures below based on the parameters shown on the picture above.

The general idea we will be going with is the Solomon's knot column, connected to a welded section of curved steel. This section will be attached to the column using some kind of brace that connect at the left, right, and top edges of the curved section. The column will extend to the topmost point of the structure, reinforcing the horizontal arms where the guideways will hang from.

Claude has also been exploring a potential alternate design that could take advantage of the main column's shape and strength.They are shown below and more details can be seen in his blog post.