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
6-2022
Primary Advisor
Daniel Castro, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Additional Advisors
Lauren Cooper, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This comprehensive report details our team’s senior capstone design project, which involved the design, construction, and installation of a Galilean Cannon exhibit—a linear momentum experiment involving rebounding balls—for the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum.
This report is split into four parts, as follows. Part One describes the needs of our sponsor and target market, as well as background research on the concept. Part Two details the ideation, decision making, and proofing process leading to our Preliminary Design concept. Part Three discusses the preliminary analysis and plans for the final prototype. Part Four describes construction and testing of the operational exhibit in the museum.
As of this report, the Galilean Cannon exhibit is complete and installed in the museum; from a child’s drop height, the cannon rebounds about 20 feet in the air, and is fully visible from all desired locations in the museum. All specifications that could be tested have been met, and our sponsors are fully satisfied with the result.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/675