1. 1 ME 442 Senior Project Week 1 Dr. Joseph Vignola Pangborn G43, Phone 202-319-6132, vignola@cua.eduvignola@cua.edu Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:35-12:25 AM, Pangborn G43 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 PM

2. 2 ME 442 Senior Project This semester ME 442 meets in Room G23

3. 3 The Difference Between 441 and 442 Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html ?

4. 4 The Difference Between 441 and 442 Last semester: design and write Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

5. 5 The Difference Between 441 and 442 Last semester: design and write This semester: build, test and present Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

6. 6 What the &#@% ? Everything you write needs to make sense You have to understand it, then you’re responsible for making the reader understand it Taken form ilovebacon.comilovebacon.com

7. 7 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time The first flight test is the week of February 27 Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

8. 8 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time The first flight test is the week of February 24 That’s five weeks from now Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

9. 9 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time I only want you to do work that advances your project Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

10. 10 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time I only want you to do work that advances your project. There is only one exception Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

11. 11 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time I only want you to do work that advances your project. There is only one exception Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html Safety

12. 12 Only Do What Advances Your Project We’re running out of time I only want you to do work that advances your project. There is only one exception We must keep everyone from getting hart Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html Safety

13. 13 McCarthy Machine Shop Changes are coming to the McCarthy shop

14. 14 McCarthy Machine Shop Changes are coming to the McCarthy shop You will need to have a TA with you to work in the machine shop area of McCarthy. I’ve hired Manrique Rivas to work with Hong They will make a schedule

15. Safety In the assignments you will need to refine the safety documents from last semester. Then you must follow your safety protocols and all University rules

16. Safety In the assignments you will need to refine the safety documents from last semester. Then you must follow your safety protocols and all University rules No Exceptions

17. Safety In the assignments you will need to refine the safety documents from last semester. The reason is that I really don’t want to see anyone injured, machinery is dangerous. Taken from www.tampabilliards.com/shopsafety.html

18. Safety In the assignments you will need to refine the safety documents from last semester. The reason is that I really don’t want to see anyone injured, machinery is dangerous. Hong, Manrique and I will cut a new sacrificial table and secure it to the mobile table Material must be screwed down to the sacrificial table Taken from facilitysigns.wordpress.com

19. A meat saw is about the same as a band saw Meat saw a butcher uses Band saw =

20. Eye Safety Certified safety glasses are required Taken from facilitysigns.wordpress.com

21. Eye Safety Certified safety glasses are required If you have a prescription you must work with me to find something that work for you Taken from facilitysigns.wordpress.com Taken from www.northernsafety.com

22. Propeller Safety You MUST wear leather work gloves You MUST use at servo for the throttle control You MUST wear safety glasses You MUST NOT stand in the plane of the spinning prop You MUST NOT run any engine inside a building

23. 23 Most Important Things There is not much time I only want you to do work that advances your project. Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html Math is a must. But math and theory will get your plane off the ground. You absolutely must make design decisions based on theory and be able to talk and write about that theory in a sophisticated way The plane you build be the plane in your design

24. 24 Most Important Things There is not much time I only want you to do work that advances your project. Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html Engineering requirements and constraints are a must. The SAE Judges will be looking for it

25. 25 Design Please talk to Don, Ken, Hong, Manrique and me about fabrication Show sketches of ideas and be able to explain that you are trying to do Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

26. 26 Design Please talk to Don, Ken, Hong, Manrique and me about fabrication Show sketches of ideas and be able to explain that you are trying to do Try to simplify your design for construction Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

27. 27 Design Please talk to Don, Ken, Hong, Manrique and me about fabrication Show sketches of ideas and be able to explain that you are trying to do Try to simplify your design for construction Be sure you have thought through: Payload issues Mass distribution Assembly Servos Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

28. 28 Design Please talk to Don, Ken, Hong, Manrique and me about fabrication Show sketches of ideas and be able to explain that you are trying to do Try to simplify your design for construction Be sure you have thought through: Payload issues Mass distribution Assembly Servos Start ordering and building now

29. 29 Van Drivers Each team must have at least one CUA certified driver.

30. 30 Syllabus The syllabus is on the class webpage http://faculty.cua.edu/vignola/Vignola_CUA/main_page.html

31. 31 Thursday Thursday I will meet with each group I will ask you to show me with drawings 1) How your subsystems are held together 2) How your payload system works 3) That you are ready to start building 4) If you have a plan for purchasing components

32. 32 Who is your driver?

33. 33 Who is your driver? Travis Bickly?

34. 34 Who is your driver? Each team will have their paperwork submitted before end of class

35. 35 Who is your driver? Each team will have their paperwork submitted before end of class Today

36. 36 Van Certification To get van certified you need to email Andrew Wolfe You have to re-certify if your were certified last year. You have to fill out this form http://ehs.cua.edu/res/docs/CUA-Driver-Application-Summary-of- FCRA-rights-for-end-user.pdf Everything is explained at http://pryzbyla.cua.edu/eventplanning/requests/Vancert.cfm

37. 37 Duct tape and rubber bands Work to simplify your designs Your plane doesn’t need a door with hinges and a latch It doesn't need solid walls and shouldn’t be bigger that the stuff its carrying.

38. 38 Duct tape and rubber bands Work to simplify your designs Think about how difficult it will be to build

39. 39 Resolve Issues Between Subsystems Whatever it takes

40. 40 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos

41. 41 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos. These include Mounting and replacement

42. 42 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos. These include Mounting and replacement Screws not Glue

43. 43 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos. These include Mounting and replacement Control surface anchors and linkages

44. 44 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos. These include Mounting and replacement Control surface anchors and linkages Wiring

45. 45 Servos Please resolve all issues related to servos. These include Mounting and replacement Control surface anchors and linkages Wiring Forces needed to move control surfaces and how far they need to move

46. 46 Thursday Thursday I will meet with each group I will ask you to show me with drawings 1) How your subsystems are held together 2) How your payload system works 3) That you are ready to start building 4) If you have a plan for purchasing components Additional questions: Who is your van driver and have they started the process? Have you started making purchases? If not why not?

47. 47 Thursday Thursday I will meet with each group I will ask you to show me with drawings 1) How your subsystems are held together 2) How your payload system works 3) That you are ready to start building 4) If you have a plan for purchasing components Additional questions: Who is your van driver and have they started the process? Have you started making purchases? If not why not?

48. 48 Thursday Thursday I will meet with each group I will ask you to show me with drawings 1) How your subsystems are held together 2) How your payload system works 3) That you are ready to start building 4) If you have a plan for purchasing components Additional questions: Who is your van driver and have they started the process? Have you started making purchases? If not why not? Don’t leave until we have had a chance to talk Lets start with group 1

49. 49 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A timeline with milestones, component delivery dates, estimated dates of the completions of sub-tasks and dead line dates imposed by SAE and the syllabus.

50. 50 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A timeline with milestones, component delivery dates, estimated dates of the completions of sub-tasks and dead line dates imposed by SAE and the syllabus. A document that lists target, design and as-build weight and location for all components on the plane.

51. 51 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A timeline with milestones, component delivery dates, estimated dates of the completions of sub-tasks and dead line dates imposed by SAE and the syllabus. A document that lists target, design and as-build weight and location for all components on the plane. A list of all money spent by your group related to the project.

52. 52 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A timeline with milestones, component delivery dates, estimated dates of the completions of sub-tasks and dead line dates imposed by SAE and the syllabus. A document that lists target, design and as-build weight and location for all components on the plane. A list of all money spent by your group related to the project. There should be summary in the Word document and a separate Excel spread sheet. Include all items you plan to purchase and estimates of their cost.

53. 53 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A list of all purchased parts, and hyperlinks to data sheets. Be very specific.

54. 54 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A list of all purchased parts, and hyperlinks to data sheets. Be very specific. Don’t say “motor”, “prop”. Choose the specific part that is needed and give the part number or exact name, determine how much monokote you need and be sure to include that.

55. 55 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A specific list of all tools, bolts and any other hardware with sizes.

56. 56 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols A specific list of all tools, bolts and any other hardware with sizes. Please don’t include anything general. For example “Allen wrench set” or “several screw drivers”. Separate out what you might need from what you do need for each specific bolt, screw or any other particular component.

57. 57 Assignment 1 Design Support 1)Gantt chart 2)Weight and drag budget 3)Cost budget 4)Parts inventory 5)Toolbox inventory 6)Safety protocols List of all safety rules including the university’s new rules This document must be signed by all team members.

58. 58 Past Tenths / Future Tenths Task statements should be future tenths statement of what you will do. The draft final report should only have past tenths statements of what you completed. And be sure you do not include any speculation Maybe, should be finished, likelihood

59. 59 No Late Submissions I will not be giving extensions on the design support documents Please plan ahead and submit on time

60. 60 Writing Issues I have posted my document on writing “Writing issues for engineers”. I consider this a work in progress. Over the course of the semester I will add items to this document.

61. 61 Writing Issues I have posted my document on writing “Writing issues for engineers”. I consider this a work in progress. Over the course of the semester I will add items to this document. Use the “Writing issues for engineers” document as a checklist. Please use after you finish your first draft is assembled for all documents to be turned in for this class.

62. 62 Writing Issues I have posted my document on writing “Writing issues for engineers”. I consider this a work in progress. Over the course of the semester I will add items to this document. Use the “Writing issues for engineers” document as a checklist. Please use after you finish your first draft is assembled for all documents to be turned in for this class. These ideas can and should be used for both PowerPoint presentations and written documents.

63. My Version Plan what you need to say Be clear Be precise Be specific, not abstract Get to the point quickly Focus on the most important things (aerodynamics, structure…) Skip the little stuff (nuts and bolts,…) 63

64. 64 Writing Check List Issue 1: Use a template

65. 65 Writing Check List Issue 2: Use the spell check.

66. 66 Writing Check List Issue 3: Will the reader or recipient know what it is? Identify your document with a descriptive title and an introductory sentence.

67. 67 Writing Check List Issue 3: Will the reader or recipient know what it is? Identify your document with a descriptive title and an introductory sentence.

68. 68 Assignment 2, Due Thursday Work as a group and discuss safety issues with Ken and me. Adapt your safety documents from last semester and get it approved on the spot. Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

69. 69 First Presentations We will have the first set of presentations the second week of class. Aim for 10 minutes and focus on fabrication You should have no less that 10 PowerPoint slides There should be figures and all slides Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html

70. 70 First Presentations We will have the first set of presentations the second week of class. Talk about: How you are making the landing gear How you are making the fuselage How you are making the tail How you are making the wings What you need to purchase for each of these subsystems What tools or machinery you need What you need from the machine shop What you need from the department Please do not include discussion of safety issues Taken from http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/faybuffington.html