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1. Group 7: Design automated test system for compressor test rig Nicholas Azadian
David Beqiraj
Kevin Kanuk
2. Suggestion #1: Velcro Contains two straps in which one side contains metal hooks while the other contains a metal curl like mesh.
Supports normal force but not shear force
3. Suggestion #2: Thermal Expansion Involves two metal plates in which one side of the plate is flat and the other contains rigid gear like teeth
One plate is made of stainless steel and the other is made of aluminum.
Both plates are cooled, pressed together, and then heated under constant pressure.
Very Expensive
4. Suggestion #3: Pipe press fitting Involves two pipes of the same diameter and a coupling of a slightly larger diameter.
Inner surface of the coupling and outer surface of the pipe contains a rigid surface.
Inner diameter of the coupling slowly decreases as you move towards the center.
Both pipes are press fitted into the coupling.
Round surface of the pipes and coupling reduces the chance of fracture due to the applied load.
5. Final Decision: Suggestion #3