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RC Airplane. Robert Schuld Aakash Soni Alan Strimbu. Table of Contents. Timeline Gantt Chart Problem Statement Background Customer Scope Customer Requirements Deliverables Brainstorming Research Identify Criteria & Constraints Explore Possibilities Pros and Cons
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RC Airplane Robert Schuld Aakash Soni Alan Strimbu
Table of Contents • Timeline • Gantt Chart • Problem Statement • Background • Customer • Scope • Customer Requirements • Deliverables • Brainstorming • Research • Identify Criteria & Constraints • Explore Possibilities • Pros and Cons • Select an Approach • CAD • Bill of Material • Build Process • Test Criteria • Test Plan • Prototype • Test Results • Lessons Learned • Summary
Problem Statement • Students lack proficiency in Engineering • By creating an RC airplane: • Gain knowledge • Gain experience for college environment
Customer • Mr. Pritchard • Mrs. Brandner
Customer Requirements • Mr. Pritchard • 3 tests on 3 different materials • Strength test on material/prototype • Mrs. Brandner • Complex calculations using physics and calculus • Submit engineering notebook • Additional • Must fit in technology room • Must be tested outside school property
Deliverables • Mr. Pritchard • RC Airplane prototype • Final Report • Design Notebook(s) • Powerpoint Presentation • Mrs. Brandner • Calculations
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Applications of Calculus • Calculations for d(t), v(t), a(t) • Calculations for lift force • Calculations for engine torque • Calculations for thrust • Calculations for types of materials • Optimization with different materials and structures • Submit engineering notebooks
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Applications of Technology • Application of the 12 step design process • Testing procedures for different types of materials and their strengths • Submit final report and Power Point • Submit airplane prototype • Submit CAD drawings
Identify Criteria & Constraints • Criteria • Control Panels • Flying tests must be outside school property • Constraints • Must fit inside technology room • 3 ft. wingspan for detail, but not too large
Test Criteria • Test Criteria for Prototype • Safety • Functionality (in air/on ground) • Ease of use • Aerodynamics • Velocity • Weight/Size • Strength
Test Criteria • Test Criteria for Materials • Foam • Strength • Safety • Compression/Tension • Flexibility • Weatherability (ability to withstand outdoor conditions)
Test Criteria • Test Criteria for Materials • Adhesive • Weatherability • Holding strength • Drying time • Motor/Propeller • Thrust • Torque • Voltage (if necessary) • Weatherability • Weight/Size • Functionality