Truss Challenge

As an introduction to truss structures, MATLAB, and basic FEA simulations, I was tasked with building a truss to break at an assigned weight of 35 pounds. The design process involved ideation, simulation, fabrication using laser-cut acrylic, and testing with practice loading rounds. It was overall a nice easing into the iterative prototyping mentality, and it introduced the notion of working in a technical team.

The final product held 40 pounds on testing day. Our report with more statics and math detailing is linked here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Tc1diBvG36ZGuT_9angebsipSVo9CWk/view?usp=sharing