Brian Camp

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Brian Camp Dana McAlhany Anijka Stone
Jeremy Hutcherson Jonathan Snow Melissa Yale
February 23, 2000
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Overview

• Rowing Shell
• Seat
• Oars
• Footstretcher

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What is it?

• Footstretcher
• shoes
• footplate
• main bar
• safety string

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Existing Product

• Limitations
• one size fixed shoe
• fixed bar width
• difficult maintenance
• dirty

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Why are we doing this?

• Compatible for men and women
• Compatible with other boat widths
• Removable shoes (quick and easy)
• Lighter weight
• Marketable

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Problem Statement

• Removable shoes
• Compatible with existing boats
• Lightweight
• Corrosion resistant
• Comfortable to rower (size)
• Comply with safety standards
• Durable while affordable to customers

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Criteria and Selection
Criteria Weighting
Full systems for evaluation
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Our Model

• Features
• snowboard binding
• nylon strap buckles
• two bar footplate
• screw adjustment

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Comparison Models

• Second Choice

Vespoli
Hudson
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Plans and Challenges

• 3-D Modeling
• unknown dimensions, assembly
• Engineering Analysis
• defining characteristic equations
• Prototyping
• small, intricate parts
• Testing
• time constraints

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Questions?
Melissa, Jonathan, Dana, Brian, Anijka, Jeremy