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Multi-Platform Suppressor Design Project, Wyatt A. Openshaw, Alex B. Chiples
Multi-Platform Suppressor Design Project, Wyatt A. Openshaw, Alex B. Chiples
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The Multi-Platform suppressor is a design that is meant to bridge the gap in the suppressor market by being compatible and configurable with both rifle and pistol platform firearms. In the specific design and prototype referenced in this report, the Multi-Platform suppressor was designed to be used with 9mm pistol and 5.56x45mm rifle calibers with safety, effectiveness, and practicality in mind. To achieve this, the suppressor is configurable, utilizing a Nielsen device in the pistol configuration and a solid mount adapter that replaces the Nielson device piston and spring while in the rifle configuration. This allows the suppressor to retain …
Integrated Dentistry Face Shield, Noah Glass
Integrated Dentistry Face Shield, Noah Glass
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Currently, the United States and the entire world is experiencing a global pandemic that has drastically changed the way we go about our everyday lives. Dr. Pavlik, a local dentist is one such person who has had to alter his normal dentistry routine to one of extreme caution while working on patients. His day to day job puts him at a high risk of being exposed to Covid-19 by actively working in patients’ mouths at proximity. Dr. Pavlik’s current dentistry equipment is lackluster in its compatibility with his safety equipment. To help minimize exposure to Covid-19 for Dr. Pavlik and …
Building Entry Flood Barrier, Richard Esker, Shannon Mccall, Andrew Udovich, Brian Foust
Building Entry Flood Barrier, Richard Esker, Shannon Mccall, Andrew Udovich, Brian Foust
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this project is to develop a flood barrier that would resist flood water from entering through the doorways of a building. The goal is to mitigate extensive flooding within a structure. After the disastrous weather events that impacted American citizens late in the year of 2017, the team was inspired to develop a project to help disaster victims. Through extensive preliminary and market research, it was discovered that flooding is a serious issue that affects people all over the world. A product to stop flooding could benefit people in developed countries, but it could also help citizens …