HoverBar FEM Paper

Static Deflection Analysis of Novel BikeHandlebar using Finite Element Method The following is a snapshot of my final paper for the graduate course, Finite Element Method, taught by Dr. Johann Guilleminot through Duke University in fall 2020. I chose this project not only because a nuanced understanding of the finite element method is a foundational… Continue reading HoverBar FEM Paper

Windshield Wiper FMEA

As part of a mechanical analysis for design course in fall 2019, we were tasked with evaluating the failure modes for a Dorman 42547 windshield wiper arm, testing these, and presenting our results in a white paper. I took responsibility for both initiating the failure mode brainstorming, as well as developing precise CAD models for… Continue reading Windshield Wiper FMEA

Shaft Design and Manufacturing

As part of my senior design course, we were challenged in groups of six to design and manufacture a shaft to include two press-fit bearings and a tensioning belt. As I am finding more often in my senior courses, I naturally took a leadership role in the design discussion. I assumed responsibility for validating moment… Continue reading Shaft Design and Manufacturing

EV360: Brake Caliper Mount

This is a continuation of a series of posts about the EV360 Electric Monowheel Vehicle, a student-led project through Duke University’s Innovation CoLab.  Due to the unique shape of the mount, machining the mount on the mill out of steel would have been far less time efficient than metal 3D printing the part from SAE… Continue reading EV360: Brake Caliper Mount

EV360: Intra-Frame Truss

Our team experienced an extensive failure of the drive train on September 11th due to mis-alignment of the drive wheel. After this design set-back, we have decided to give higher priority to frame alignment. Part of this new press for alignment includes a truss to connect the frame at locations where there does not yet… Continue reading EV360: Intra-Frame Truss

EV360: Handlebar Mount

One of my responsibilities during late August and early September 2019 was to find or design a secure mount for the standard mountain bike handlebars that were found at the local bike Coop. After having chosen the handlebars and stem, I set to work designing a mount for the bars which would allow the driver… Continue reading EV360: Handlebar Mount

EV360: Monowheel – Seat

The EV360 project has many components, not least of which is the seat. Due to the aggressive position that our team driver will adopt, it is imperative that the seat feels as though it provides sufficient stabilization for the driver while maintaining an aerodynamic form factor; the solution space lies somewhere in between a road-bike… Continue reading EV360: Monowheel – Seat

Submersible Robot

10/12/2018 In a team of 6, we were tasked to design, prototype, and test an underwater robot capable of distinguishing and retrieving three objects from the bottom of a pool. I spearheaded the tread-and-wheel-base design and prototyping. I am also responsible for the for documentation for this project: from sketches, through SolidWorks files, to testing… Continue reading Submersible Robot

EV360 Photos

Evidence of progress from January 2019 until present.

Climbing Rope Bag

March 13, 2018 Rather than buying a rope-bag, I decided to design and create two of my own – one as a gift and one for myself. The design was informed primarily by the shape of my coiled rope, which is generally a long and narrow bundle. The bag itself reflects this, and has room… Continue reading Climbing Rope Bag