User:UsKhalid/ENES-100/project 1/Week4 CDIO

Problem Statement
To print Clamps, Bolts, and Nuts on the MakerBot, to keep the legs of the Big Strandbeest in place.

Designing the Implementation Process (Clamps, Bolts and Nuts)
While a lot of key aspects were accomplished during building the big strandbeest by the students of Fall 2012, several parts were left incomplete. The legs on the rail do not stay in place. To keep them in place, something like clamps, and bolts and nuts had to be used.

Designing the Implementation Process (The Shaft)
The task was to improve the design for the center shaft of the strandbeest. After the decision that the current one could not be taken apart, it was decided to design a new one for the additional 3 legs that would function smoothly and at the same time allow the joints to be removed easily.

Test and Verification (Clamps, Bolts and Nuts)
The clamps were tested and they perfectly fitted on the PVC pipe. After screwing the clamp tightly on the PVC with the help of a bolt and nut, the clamp was tried to move but it did not move from its place.

Next Steps
A lot of important key aspects were accomplished during this process. The next steps include:
 * Building six more legs for the strandbeest.
 * Building a shaft that would support the additional six legs of the strandbeest. The new shaft should easily come apart later when needed.
 * Building a frame for the strandbeest that would support all of the twelve legs.
 * Printing clamps on the MakerBot for the additional six legs of the strandbeest.
 * Printing bolts and nuts on the Makerbot for the additional legs of the strandbeest.