College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2020

Primary Advisor

Sarah T. Harding, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

This document outlines the Final Design Review of a mechanical engineering senior design project at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. The project was to design and build a spaceship prop that will deploy during the performance put on by the Sound Design program within the Music Department. This performance, RSVP, is in its 25th year. Dr. Antonio G. Barata, the artistic director and producer of RSVP, is sponsoring the project. The key constraints include keeping the prop hidden in a confined space (under a stage that is comprised of multiple 4 ft. by 8 ft. by 3 ft. panels) for the majority of the show, deploying quietly and reliably, and impressing the audience with the climactic reveal and aesthetics of the prop.

This document serves to ensure this project can proceed into manufacturing and demonstration. The final design has been formed and outlined; a final 3D model has been created with engineering drawings to describe major subsystems. Due to recent events with Covid-19, no new construction and testing on the final design has been conducted as of the final project update on March 12th. The Final Design section, Design Verification, and Project Management have been updated up until this point.

In light of these events, the project has expanded to creating a guide for future theater props. The results have been posted online, with details on the project explained in the Shift in Project Scope section.

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