This project is now in update mode. Check back regularly to see how things are progressing.
Balsa Testing
This 3-point flexure test will help us determine the modulus of elasticity of our balsa material.
Preparing the structure for shipping
Here's Nicole and Jacob putting together the crate that the structure will be shipped in! If the structure can survive going to Portland, it will definitely survive the 3 ground motions. (We hope!)
Some last touches on the final structure
Nicole and Enrique putting some final touches on the structure.
Prototype Shaking!
The team loaded the prototype structure on a shake table. So far, it has survived the first 2 ground motions!
Shout out to Alessandro Cancelli for all his hard work in helping to make the shaker work.
Team Picture
Below is an image of our entire team with the structure.
$200
Cardinal Tier
Your company name and logo on our poster and presentation slides.
$400
Gold Tier
Your company name on logo on our poster, presentation slides, and team T-shirt.
$600
Cyclone Tier
Your company name and logo on our poster, presentation slides, team T-shirt, and tower base.