Tower Builder Module LC 1: Data Collection LC 2: MATLAB LC 3: SAP LC 4: Subassembly Bracing SAP LC 6: Demonstration LC 7: Presentations LC 5: Full tower Optimization Courtesy of Dr. Kerry Meyers

Today…. Practice Optimization Download lc5_ex.SDB try running the model Use highlighters to identify members Open time to work with your group

Next Week - Demonstration Work w/your group outside of class on your design  SAP software: Learning Center, 303 Cushing, 170 Fitzpatrick  Use a systematic optimization approach Careful of:  Units  Material Properties  Nodes Consider materials available in your kit

Next Week – Demonstration Equipment No Physical Testing  Ask if you want to see the set up to recall how the equipment works we can pull it out Bring your tower pre-built to save time 30 Minutes to run 3 trials  Feel free to bring in music 20 Minutes to analyze results  Practice before hand 20 Minutes to inventory your K’NEX kits

Peer Evaluation You should have gotten an from CATME…. Login today / create password

Reminders Deliverable  GROUP Assignment Turn in 1 copy Keep 1 copy for your reference  Prepare for demonstration Bring your camera if you want a picture for your report! Course instructor feedback

Ask questions as you go…

CIF for section 5