Tuesday, May 13, 2014

FAT Case Study

Nolan Borgersen
13 May 2014

FAT Case Study

SUMMARY
Floating Arm Trebuchets allow for a large, linear drop of counterweight which results in efficient power. The weight drops straight down rather than on a curve like the traditional counterweight trebuchet. FAT style machines have been built with over 80% mechanical efficiency allowing for an extreme amount of power. I believe aside from being very to build in the amount of time we have this trebuchet is more mechanically efficient. This is the reason I would like to work on this project.
 

 
Case Study 1
(7.1546/10)
 
Positives
  • Many detailed pictures
  • Specific ratios and projectiles used
  • Video
  • Explains results
Negatives
  • Vague instructions and materials used
  • Vague dimensions
  • Does not explain problems
 
Case Study 2
(9.163-10)
 
Positives
  • Many detailed pictures
  • Specific dimensions and projectile used
  • Explains how it is made/works
  • Explains the ratios, and the why the FAT is a BEAST (efficient)
Negatives
  • Doesn't explain problems



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