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

Date

6-2020

Primary Advisor

Peter Schuster, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Additional Advisors

Stamatis Vokos, College of Science and Mathematics, Physics Department; Matt Moelter, College of Science and Mathematics, Physics Department; John Chen, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department; Brian Self, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

Studies suggest that when designed and executed well, hands-on activities can enhance student understanding of key mechanics concepts. Current products are expensive and typically not designed to meet a variety of learning objectives. Through the Mechanics of Inclusion and Inclusivity in Mechanics grant, the Cal Poly Physics and Engineering Departments are seeking to incorporate new hands-on activities into their courses. Our team has designed three inexpensive ”MechaniKits” to be used in physics, statics and dynamics courses [1]. This Final Design Review outlines our findings, objectives, and final designs for this project. It also explains our manufacturing and design verification plans. Although we were not able to build or test our final designs due to the campus closure caused by COVID-19, we completed extensive prototyping and testing prior to the closure and are confident in our designs. Once campus reopens, our sponsors in the Cal Poly Physics and Mechanical Engineering departments plan to have ten sets of each kit produced by the Cal Poly machine shops for classroom use.

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