2013 - 2014 Engineering Design Projects
2014 Air Powered Vehicles (APV)
Students designed and fabricated a multi-functional Air Powered Vehicle (APV) that traveled over a long distances, traveled over various terrains, drag raced and other events specified by the instructor. The vehicles are propelled by forced air from a custom pneumatic firing mechanism developed by the instructor.
Learning Objectives
The concepts this project covers are forces and the basic understanding of aerodynamics and the effects of rapid acceleration. Students will demonstrate the skills in accommodating friction and alignment geometry. Students learn the application of pneumatic power to generate motion. The ultimate goal of the APV is to design and fabricate a vehicle that will travel at a high rate of speed while traveling the furthest distance. Engineering principles include brainstorming of ideas, analyzing, testing, and revisions. Using creative problem-solving techniques, students will brainstorm about the best material to use: then design their solutions based on their brainstorming and researched ideas. By having each student create an individual design, each solution will be unique in its own innovative way.
Learning Objectives
The concepts this project covers are forces and the basic understanding of aerodynamics and the effects of rapid acceleration. Students will demonstrate the skills in accommodating friction and alignment geometry. Students learn the application of pneumatic power to generate motion. The ultimate goal of the APV is to design and fabricate a vehicle that will travel at a high rate of speed while traveling the furthest distance. Engineering principles include brainstorming of ideas, analyzing, testing, and revisions. Using creative problem-solving techniques, students will brainstorm about the best material to use: then design their solutions based on their brainstorming and researched ideas. By having each student create an individual design, each solution will be unique in its own innovative way.
