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Material Testing Tracker
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gnjFr7LICVlbwWLf_AfZFGeOsmwfCrZcoJsVTokVB4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Introduction
This is the first time that a material testing project has been introduced to Midnight Sun. Previous vehicle designs of Midnight Sun did not include structural components made of composites and therefore did not require further testing beyond just FEA simulations. E.g. the chassis was made fully from 4130 chromoly steel chassis tubes therefore it was sufficient to validate the design using FEA and a safety factor of 2 in respect to the yield strength.
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FEA Model | Testing Standard Research | Test Reports | Test Specimen Preparation & Processing | External Review and Feedback Implementation |
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Learn how to use Ansys Software
| Select relevant testing standards | Create test report template | Gather information on what items need to be tested
| Create deliverables/summaries to share with experts and get our work reviewed |
Setup FEA models for testing standards Need to select specific panels/parts and setup the correct stack up | Do research and summaries on testing standards | Fill out test reports according to each standard | Create testing plan for each one | Implement feedback so that we have reassurance that our results will be meaningful and reliable. |
Run simulations to get results | Carry out Testing |
Short-Term Timeline Management
April 4 - Research, Organize and Review our material
April 11 - Start contacting experts and sending out items for review
April 18 - Implementing Feedback and creating concrete testing plans that will be used in Spring Term
W2021 Co-op Meeting Minutes:
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Resources:
Panel Stackup Sheet - shows the composite stackup of all our panels
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