Project: Beam Optimization (12/2022)

This project is one of our small senior design projects in Fall 2022. Our goal is to design and build a Balsa beam structure with highest possible Strength-To-Weight ratio analytically and experimentally.

Project assignment is designed by Professor Christopher Muir. My wonderful teammates are Humfrey Kimanya and Rafael Luna. (Team photo)

Preliminary Design Review

Final Design Report

Compression load test: Our beam structure failed at 281 lbf with a Strength-to-Weight ratio of 1932. The structure passed the design requirements and specifications. There was a 52% reduction in the S-W ratio between simulation and test.

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Project: Beam Optimization (12/2022)

Compression load test: Our beam structure failed at 281 lbf with a Strength-to-Weight ratio of 1932. The structure passed the design requirements and specifications. There was a 52% reduction in the S-W ratio between simulation and test.