Thursday, May 29, 2014
This week, we went to the machine shop to create holes in the acrylic plastic circular discs in order to connect the discs with the wire. We worked on the physical prototype as a group and are going to have it finalized by the end of the lab, or by the end of the day of the lab. The tower was designed using the actual measurements of the Shukhov Tower and scaling them down to a size to reach 2.4 feet above the ground. Pictures are included to show the progress of our model.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Group 4 Week 8 Blog Post
We finally received the epoxy, but to our disappointment, the epoxy did not meet standards and so our alternative is to find a new epoxy. After drilling holes in the figure rings, we are going to place the copper member inside the hole to have the adhesive surrounding the base of it, giving it a better grip on the member and making the connection stronger.
We finally received the epoxy, but to our disappointment, the epoxy did not meet standards and so our alternative is to find a new epoxy. After drilling holes in the figure rings, we are going to place the copper member inside the hole to have the adhesive surrounding the base of it, giving it a better grip on the member and making the connection stronger.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Week 7 Group 4 Blog
This week we finalized what material we are going to use for the base as well as the separating rings. Now, we finally have all the materials including the straight lines used to design the curves of the tower, the separating circles, and the necessary foundation. For the top of the tower, we though we would use some really light material that we would 3D print. The rings are made of acrylic plastic and have a thickness of 7/32 inch, while the base is built like we imagined and has a 1/2 inch thickness and is made of clear cast acrylic plastic as well.
This week we finalized what material we are going to use for the base as well as the separating rings. Now, we finally have all the materials including the straight lines used to design the curves of the tower, the separating circles, and the necessary foundation. For the top of the tower, we though we would use some really light material that we would 3D print. The rings are made of acrylic plastic and have a thickness of 7/32 inch, while the base is built like we imagined and has a 1/2 inch thickness and is made of clear cast acrylic plastic as well.
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| Picture of Rings |
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| Picture of the Base |
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Week 6 Blog Post
This week we began our weekly meetings by deciding who would be assigned to and responsible for which part of the final report. Our decision was that Julian would work on the abstract and future work section, Jacob would complete the results, Lucas would be responsible for the technical activities section, and Anshi would complete the introduction section and subsections.
Additionally, we decided that we would use a heavy metal circular plate as the base of our tower so that it would not tip over as easily. The CAD Rendering is finished and represents a thicker base as the foundation.
We decided that we would build the tower section by section and use some lighter and smaller material for the tip.
The base would look something like this:
This week we began our weekly meetings by deciding who would be assigned to and responsible for which part of the final report. Our decision was that Julian would work on the abstract and future work section, Jacob would complete the results, Lucas would be responsible for the technical activities section, and Anshi would complete the introduction section and subsections.
Additionally, we decided that we would use a heavy metal circular plate as the base of our tower so that it would not tip over as easily. The CAD Rendering is finished and represents a thicker base as the foundation.
We decided that we would build the tower section by section and use some lighter and smaller material for the tip.
The base would look something like this:
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| The general shape and size of the base of the tower. |
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Group 4 Blog Post 5
This week, we began to purchase the necessary materials to start the structure. Metal tubes, specifically copper, are going to be used to make the base structure of the tower. We bought seven packets of the copper tubes, each containing three that can be used to build precise designs. They are not as flexible, but we are going to cut them in half to make the foundation.
The structure is not limited to using the copper tubes, but this is what we have so far to use for the lattices.
The model is estimated to be 2.5 feet tall from the ground.
Additionally, the design on Autocad was further perfected, by distinguishing between the top section and the bottom section. The top section is made up of beams without separation like the other sections that have a circular base every few feet (In reality, approximately every 10 feet).
The Autocad model looks like an accurate depiction of the actual tower so it will help us create the actual tower.
An image of a visual analysis model of the structure that was used to make the AutoCad model.
Images of the Autocad models
This week, we began to purchase the necessary materials to start the structure. Metal tubes, specifically copper, are going to be used to make the base structure of the tower. We bought seven packets of the copper tubes, each containing three that can be used to build precise designs. They are not as flexible, but we are going to cut them in half to make the foundation.
The structure is not limited to using the copper tubes, but this is what we have so far to use for the lattices.
The model is estimated to be 2.5 feet tall from the ground.
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| #9871 is the option chosen to create the structure's beams |
Additionally, the design on Autocad was further perfected, by distinguishing between the top section and the bottom section. The top section is made up of beams without separation like the other sections that have a circular base every few feet (In reality, approximately every 10 feet).
The Autocad model looks like an accurate depiction of the actual tower so it will help us create the actual tower.
A picture of the actual radio tower
Images of the Autocad models
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Group 4 Blog Post 4
This week we pretty much completed the 50% of the autocad 3D model.
Its base structure is completed and so is its basic shape. The truss pattern is completed and the portions look correct. However, all the parts need to be connected. A cross section of the bridge is completed, but we need to somehow use all the cross sections and adjust the size and shape in order to create the full model.
So far, for the physical model, we are sticking with using the flower arranging wire to provide a flexible, yet strong structure that accurately emulates the real Shukhov Radio Tower.
This week we pretty much completed the 50% of the autocad 3D model.
Its base structure is completed and so is its basic shape. The truss pattern is completed and the portions look correct. However, all the parts need to be connected. A cross section of the bridge is completed, but we need to somehow use all the cross sections and adjust the size and shape in order to create the full model.
So far, for the physical model, we are sticking with using the flower arranging wire to provide a flexible, yet strong structure that accurately emulates the real Shukhov Radio Tower.
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