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
6-2021
Primary Advisor
Andrew Kean, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Deptartment
Abstract/Summary
The Final Design Review (FDR) report explains the initial research, design process, finalized design, manufacturing and assembly methods, and testing done by the senior project group in Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. For this project, the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden would like to develop an educational and interactive exhibit that conveys a lesson in physics. The Botanical Garden envisions an exciting feature to educate children on physical science and broaden the appeal of the garden. This document captures the problem’s scope, requirements, initial concept, design research, target demographic, ideation, evaluation processes, and project timeline. The evaluation process includes Weighted Decision Matrices, which led to the final concept design. The final design and justifications for each component explains why each material and design were chosen. The manufacturing plan describes how each component and assembly will be produced. The design verification plan shows various tests to ensure safety, ease of maintenance, and longevity. Our team’s final design is a gearbox, which demonstrates how gear size and ratio affect gear speed, along with how gears are commonly used in everyday objects. The included project Gantt Chart displays major milestones that were met throughout this project.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/622