College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:16:55
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:497-001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
Adjust-A-Ramp is a portable ramp designed to ensure the safety of consumers and prevention of damage to cars, specifically towards low profile cars. A low-profile vehicle includes any vehicle that has a clearance off the ground of 6.5 inches or less. Advantages of low-profile vehicles include improved handling, better braking, increased fuel efficiency, increased stability, and an overall luxury aesthetic. The reduced tire size increases grip on smooth surfaces with better wheel response, creating a fast, more efficient ride. The simple tire tread patterns and the stiff sidewalls allow for lower rolling resistance which increases fuel economy. The Adjust-A-Ramp can be used professionally by shops or through personal, at-home use of the consumer. This product would be the only safe, low-profile capable, and functionally customizable car ramp in comparison to the current market options.
Research Sponsor
David Peters
First Reader
Amir Nourhani
Second Reader
Eman Hassan
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Sharrits, Taylor; Banks, Courtney; Beck, Emily; and Buenrostro, Jazmin, "Adjust-A-Ramp" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1518.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1518
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