College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 20:21:02
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
The target goal of this project is for a team of students to design a vehicle which is based on human power as the primary mover of the system and achieves vehicle propulsion through the required use of hydraulics and pneumatics. In summary, the rider will power a pump that will generate pressure in order to move the fluid that drives the motor. This will result in the powered rotation of the wheels. As there are many possible designs, naturally, this means that the final design for the vehicle will have specific limitations such as weight and the required use of certain components. The primary motivations behind this project include providing an opportunity for students to gain a greater knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics as part of the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC), and possibly preparing the students for a future career involving fluid power. In addition to expanding mentioned knowledge, the students will be able to enhance their creativity, design, teamwork, and planning skills as they take on an open-ended and hands-on project that allows them to practically apply what they have learned throughout their education. The approach to completing this design project will include application of current knowledge of fluid power, further research on the operation of hydraulics and pneumatics, designing and building a vehicle that abides by the set standards, and ultimately competing against other universities in order to compare the team’s design against other vehicles.
Research Sponsor
Scott Sawyer
First Reader
Alper Buldum
Second Reader
Christopher Daniels
Honors Faculty Advisor
D Dane Quinn
Recommended Citation
Steiner, Jacob; Kotovets, David; Blitz, Evan; Fetherston, Luke; and Colucy, Alex, "Hydraulic Vehicle Challenge" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1358.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1358
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Applied Mechanics Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Energy Systems Commons, Manufacturing Commons, Other Mechanical Engineering Commons