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Golf Club Quality Control Device, David Mcdermott, Mark Severy
Golf Club Quality Control Device, David Mcdermott, Mark Severy
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Historic Calculator Project, Will Harris, Dan Marioni, Kevin Webb, Chad Williams
Historic Calculator Project, Will Harris, Dan Marioni, Kevin Webb, Chad Williams
Mechanical Engineering
The Deutsches Museum of Munich, Germany requested add-on components to their mechanical calculator exhibit. The end-goal is to produce an interactive 3D model in software to demonstrate the functions of the Braun-Vayringe Machine (BVM). There will be four students working on this project at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo: two mechanical engineers (Dan Marioni and Will Harris) and two computer engineers (Chad Williams and Kevin Webb).This project involves the coordination of three facilities; the Deutsches Museum, and the Mechanical and Computer Science Departments of Cal Poly. The name of the project is known as the Historic Calculator Project …
Raytheon Uav Launcher, Chad Amonn, Spencer Chin, Alexander (Alex) Deuitch, Mark Jastrzebski
Raytheon Uav Launcher, Chad Amonn, Spencer Chin, Alexander (Alex) Deuitch, Mark Jastrzebski
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Robotic Turret, Daniel Romero, Matthew (Matt) Martelle, Scott Mullens, Rachel Diamant
Robotic Turret, Daniel Romero, Matthew (Matt) Martelle, Scott Mullens, Rachel Diamant
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Golf Prosthesis Final Design Report, Joseph Barcus, Lauren Wilson, Ryan Satcher
Golf Prosthesis Final Design Report, Joseph Barcus, Lauren Wilson, Ryan Satcher
Mechanical Engineering
A prosthetic attachment designed to allow an upper extremity bilateral amputee to golf.
Ergonomic Lifter, Bejan Brian Banihashemi, Dylan James Schockemoehl, Andrew Ouellet
Ergonomic Lifter, Bejan Brian Banihashemi, Dylan James Schockemoehl, Andrew Ouellet
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Floating Tube Heat Exchangers, Patrick Harris, Christina Gedeon, Leonel Medrano, George Milam
Floating Tube Heat Exchangers, Patrick Harris, Christina Gedeon, Leonel Medrano, George Milam
Mechanical Engineering
With the slowly diminishing supply of fossil fuels across the world and the heightened risk of carbon dioxide pollution leading to global warming, a shift towards renewable energy is gaining momentum. Recent advances in wind and solar power technology have increased the power density of alternative sources while decreasing the cost per kilowatt-hour, but the technology has not become advanced enough yet for large scale deployment. Combined Power Cooperative has developed a revolutionary design for a concentrated solar power plant that utilizes Fresnel reflectors and a large body of water in which to install them. In addition to being low-cost, …
Challenger J Hockey Prosthesis Final Design Report, Ryan Bakker, Spencer Noe, Christopher Perkins
Challenger J Hockey Prosthesis Final Design Report, Ryan Bakker, Spencer Noe, Christopher Perkins
Mechanical Engineering
The content of this report is withheld as confidential. QL+ is the owner of the intellectual property created throughout the duration of this project. Dr. Tom Mase (mechanical engineering) maintains a full copy of the report and intends to disseminate it upon completion of the necessary intellectual property protection measures.
Wireless Solar-Powered Thermal Imaging Camera, Andy Bonk, Billy Mcvicker, Jacob Richardson
Wireless Solar-Powered Thermal Imaging Camera, Andy Bonk, Billy Mcvicker, Jacob Richardson
Mechanical Engineering
Creation of a mounted wireless self-powered thermal imaging camera system.
Engine Simulation And Diagnostic Test Bed: Final Design Report, Jeff Lewis, Cody Scott, Todd Smith
Engine Simulation And Diagnostic Test Bed: Final Design Report, Jeff Lewis, Cody Scott, Todd Smith
Mechanical Engineering
The San Luis Obispo High School Automotive Technology Shop has a 1991 Buick V-6 Engine which uses the OBD-I (On-Board Diagnostics, generation one) standard for diagnostic testing and troubleshooting. In order to expand the capabilities of the Automotive Technology program and allow students to gain first-hand experience troubleshooting older OBD-I engines, the shop has a need for this engine to become part of a diagnostic and troubleshooting test bed. Some of the diagnostic tests the students will perform include checking cylinder pressure, monitoring coolant system temperatures, interpreting error codes from the OBD-I system, and conducting enhanced smog testing. All of …
Wiihopp, Jeff Christian, Ben Hoselton, Derek Simon
Wiihopp, Jeff Christian, Ben Hoselton, Derek Simon
Mechanical Engineering
Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem in the United States. According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years [7]. It can lead to health problems previously reserved for adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. For the team WiiHopp project, we plan to turn a JumpSport mini-trampoline into a controller for the Nintendo Wii console. The hope is to help turn the problem of video games and the laziness surrounding them into an active solution to combat the problem of childhood obesity.
Our goal is to produce an add-on …
Access|Closure Balloon Catheter Redesign Project, Keenan Bamburg, Yvette Castillo, Elizabeth Eskildsen
Access|Closure Balloon Catheter Redesign Project, Keenan Bamburg, Yvette Castillo, Elizabeth Eskildsen
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Strider, George Cummings, Brian Kreidle, Ricky Lee, Clark Steen
Strider, George Cummings, Brian Kreidle, Ricky Lee, Clark Steen
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of 26" And 29" Wheel Mountain Bikes, Jacob Publicover, David Wang, Alex Warring
Analysis Of 26" And 29" Wheel Mountain Bikes, Jacob Publicover, David Wang, Alex Warring
Mechanical Engineering
There are two major mountain bike diameter wheel sizes on the market today, but with two different options, one would naturally wonder, “Which one is best?” During the course of this project, 26 and 29 inch wheel mountain bikes were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively, using a variety of test methods, from heart rate monitoring to serial data acquisition to computer simulated analyses; static, dynamic, theoretical, and subjective tests were administered.
Engineering On The Rose Float: Final Project Report, Stephen Boles, Garrett Dong, Peter Hoonhout
Engineering On The Rose Float: Final Project Report, Stephen Boles, Garrett Dong, Peter Hoonhout
Mechanical Engineering
The purpose of this project is to design the simple mechanical movement systems of the 2012 Cal Poly Tournament of Roses Float Parade to prevent failure. Three mechanisms were designed. One of the mechanisms is a tall building that has a superhero and helicopter rotating around the top; it also has the ability to rotate the top 2/3rds of the mechanism to a 90 degree angle to fit under a 16.5 foot bridge. Another mechanism is the cars that look like they are driving on the pod’s road surface via train tracks underneath the surface. The cars will travel …
Competition Sit Ski Final Design Report, Kyle Martinez, Vinay Clauson, Ben Woodward
Competition Sit Ski Final Design Report, Kyle Martinez, Vinay Clauson, Ben Woodward
Mechanical Engineering
This project consisted of designing and fabricating a competition sit ski for an above-knee double-amputee, Andy Soule. Andy is a talented athlete who won a bronze medal in the 2010 Winter Paralympics. The project was completed by VinayClauson, Kyle Martinez, and Ben Woodward, mechanical engineering seniors at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. The project advisor, Professor Sarah Harding, and sponsor Dr. Brian Self, of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, oversaw the project with the help of Jon Kreamelmeyer, a former coach of Andy's and a valuable source of knowledge. The sit ski project was …
Pop-A-Wheelie Design Team, Mackenzie Hill, Thuyen Nguyen, Shaun Van't Hul
Pop-A-Wheelie Design Team, Mackenzie Hill, Thuyen Nguyen, Shaun Van't Hul
Mechanical Engineering
The purpose of this report is to illustrate the Pop-a-Wheelie design team’s progression and implementation of a concept in regards to the project sponsored by Break the Barriers (BTB). The Pop-a-Wheelie design team was tasked to design two devices that will be attached onto wheelchairs. The devices should facilitate the independence of user’s ability to pop-a-wheelie and return to an upright position without any assistance. After a list of specifications was agreed upon, the design process initiated. All customer specifications are listed in Objectives section located in Chapter 1: Introduction. A complete engineering specification table can be found in the …
Cal Poly Human Powered Helicopter, Josiah Auer, Eric Behne, Dave Berry, Rebecca Hennings, James Koch, Ian Marquardt, Josiah Mayfield, Sean Miller
Cal Poly Human Powered Helicopter, Josiah Auer, Eric Behne, Dave Berry, Rebecca Hennings, James Koch, Ian Marquardt, Josiah Mayfield, Sean Miller
Mechanical Engineering
The following report encompasses the Cal Poly Human Powered Helicopter team’s efforts during the 2010-2011 academic year. The intention of this project is to further the knowledge of human powered helicopter design and to validate an ideal configuration through experimental tests and analysis.
A. Background
The Sikorsky Prize offered by the American Helicopter Society has been the catalyst for many attempts at Human Powered Helicopter (HPH) flight. The requirement to win the prize is a continuous, human powered flight of more than 60 seconds that stays within a 10 meter square box and reaches an altitude greater than 3 meters …
Automated Adaptive Feeding Device, John Dolcini, Stephanie Smith, Pavel Yakovlev
Automated Adaptive Feeding Device, John Dolcini, Stephanie Smith, Pavel Yakovlev
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Mustang Adaptive Nordic Sports Conceptual Design Report, Krystina Murrietta, Tom Silva, Allen Thrift, Dan Murray
Mustang Adaptive Nordic Sports Conceptual Design Report, Krystina Murrietta, Tom Silva, Allen Thrift, Dan Murray
Mechanical Engineering
Mustang Adaptive Nordic Sports has undertaken a recreational sit ski as a mechanical engineering senior project. The team consists of four seniors: Daniel Murray, Krystina Murrietta, Tom Silva, and Allen Thrift. The goal of this project was to design, build, and test an adjustable sit ski that is lightweight and accommodates different users. The first half of this project focused on researching past senior projects and existing designs, defining the need and specifications, brainstorming, designing, and analyzing the validity of the final design. The second half of this project required the acquiring materials, building the prototype and testing it. The …
Rock-N-Bowler Ii, Josh Grip, Travis Rodrigues, Richard Rozporka
Rock-N-Bowler Ii, Josh Grip, Travis Rodrigues, Richard Rozporka
Mechanical Engineering
The report of the creation of an adaptive bowling device designed for people in powered wheelchairs. The basic design is a ramp that attaches to the wheelchair and has the ability to add spin to the ball to allow the user to hook the ball.
Adult Strider, Matthew Browning, Michael Flynn, Douglas Desfor, Mary Gentilucci
Adult Strider, Matthew Browning, Michael Flynn, Douglas Desfor, Mary Gentilucci
Mechanical Engineering
The goal of the Strider project was to create a mobility device that would support a person with weakened leg strength and allow them to push the device around with their legs and build more leg strength. There are many health benefits to standing and the Strider was intended to help a person with a disability experience these benefits. The Strider is a fully independent device that the user can get into and maneuver without assistance. The device is also safe, highly maneuverable, and complies with all ADA standards and requirements.
The design is built around a frame that supports …
Marauder Marine: Spearfishing Float Design, Kevin Glen, Kyle Lancaster, Andrew Wickham
Marauder Marine: Spearfishing Float Design, Kevin Glen, Kyle Lancaster, Andrew Wickham
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Building Balls: Final Design Report, Jumpsport Inc., Gary Johnson, Rosalie Mangione, Steven (Steve) Rose
Building Balls: Final Design Report, Jumpsport Inc., Gary Johnson, Rosalie Mangione, Steven (Steve) Rose
Mechanical Engineering
JumpSport, a major trampoline company, has requested Cal Poly to design a custom play-structure consisting of large diameter balls with two types of connectors-long rod connections and very close connectors (for a ball-to-ball type connection). By the end of the project, appropriate testing will be carried out on the connections and a full-scale model will be constructed.
After an extensive design process, our team of three decided on a rod connection style for both the long and short connectors. These consist of a hook that latches into a loop protruding from the ball where the hook is attached by a …
Multiple Motors With Single Controller, Jason Eugene Barbeiro, Benjamin Erik Johnson, Abraham Garza
Multiple Motors With Single Controller, Jason Eugene Barbeiro, Benjamin Erik Johnson, Abraham Garza
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Olympic Bocce Ballers, Steven Erickson, William Haley, Taylor Vaughan
Olympic Bocce Ballers, Steven Erickson, William Haley, Taylor Vaughan
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.
Blds Heating, Alan Cook, Jon Hsu, Robert Veasey
Blds Heating, Alan Cook, Jon Hsu, Robert Veasey
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Westphal, a professor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, created a boundary layer data system (BLDS). This device was designed to measure the boundary layer over a wing of an airplane during flight. A problem with the BLDS is that at flight altitude of 50,000 ft, the BLDS stops functioning due to the extremely low temperatures.
Team IcePick’s objective was to design, build, and test a device which could provide heat to the BLDS so it can function. Our team decided to continue with where the previous senior project team had left off and build upon their proof of …
Flow Loop Simulator, John Abruzzini, Manuel Carrasco, Neil Sutherland, Elise Woolworth
Flow Loop Simulator, John Abruzzini, Manuel Carrasco, Neil Sutherland, Elise Woolworth
Mechanical Engineering
PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) has requested an operational flow loop simulator to aid in operator/technician training. The flow loop simulator will provide hands-on training that the current plant training process cannot model. This project is a continuation from the 2009-2010 school year. Project scope and design requirements were gathered from the previous group’s design reports as well as meetings with PG&E. The goal of this year’s project team is to verify, enhance and implement the schematic diagram proposed by last year’s team.
The main focus of the flow loop simulator is to provide operators and technicians with …
Port Flow Test System, Daniel Chairez, Chelsea E. Crawford, Daniel S. Welch
Port Flow Test System, Daniel Chairez, Chelsea E. Crawford, Daniel S. Welch
Mechanical Engineering
Solar Turbines Gas Compressor Engineering Division of San Diego, California called upon the Mechanical Engineering students of California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo to provide recommendations for optimization of compressor end cap port design. Various sizes of compressors have end caps with numerous ports that exchange fluids between the inside and outside of the working fluid pressure vessel. Because so many ports must exist on the end caps, unusual flow paths are created to supply the appropriate location within the compressor. These flow paths commonly consist of a drilled inlet hole which intersects with a sudden expansion. The sudden expansion …
Rapid Animatronic Target System, Brandon Keith Bray, Matt Gerhardt Guise, Martin Thomas Quinn
Rapid Animatronic Target System, Brandon Keith Bray, Matt Gerhardt Guise, Martin Thomas Quinn
Mechanical Engineering
No abstract provided.