Project Overview: I lead the engineering development of a human powered vehicle for ASME's competition. Guided a multidisciplinary team through the complete lifecycle development—from defining the project needs to final empirical validation—balancing constraints with innovative mechanism development.
Core Contributions & Technical Scope:
CAD Development & Mechanism Design
Directed the complete 3D modeling of the vehicle and its integrated subsystems using SolidWorks. Engineered the vehicle's core innovations, including the design and implementation of a custom Rollover Protection System (RPS) and static stability device for our vehicle.
FEA & Safety Validation
Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate loading on critical structural components and the rollover protection. Iterated on designs based on stress deformation to guarantee rider safety and structural compliance prior to manufacturing.
Empirical Testing
Designed and executed real-world testing to validate theoretical ideas, verify mechanism functionality through prototypes, and tested the electromechanical systems for optimal competition performance.
Beyond compliance, I drive the team to look past standard 'common denominator' designs, encouraging rapid prototyping of new ideas to give our vehicle a competitive edge in the race.
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