Science World–Stream Table. #3 blog.
Feb 3rd, 2012 by HUA WU
This week we started building our schedule, and assigned tasks to everyone in the group. Some of the tasks include drawing our model, testing the grit and preparing our final report. The schedule includes tasks to be done up to the compeletion of the project.
On February 2nd, Julie went to Science World to collect some of the grit and measured the dimensions of the Stream Table. In the coming week, we are planning to do some experiment with the grit, which will allow us to determine how the grit will be incorporated in our final design. The dimensions that Julie collected allowed her to construct the model using Google SketchUp. These dimensions will be important to our final design:
Our current model is based on the wave interaction with the shoreline. We currently plan to divide the table into a number of sections. Each will have its own waves and shore structure which will allows the users to see multiple outcomes at the same time. We also plan to cover the entire table in vented Plexiglas to make sure the users (especially children) are not able to touch the grit. We plan to have mechanical wave making devices on the outside of the table to allow the users to manipulate the waves as they like.
( Picture of grit)
Now that we have finalized our design option, we are excited to split up our tasks and get working on the design itself. We are looking forward to working with the grit hands-on and hope it works well with our wave table design.
This is so cool!
I have two suggestions:
1. What about reviewing your ideas with the client before you start putting your final drawing together?
2. Consider talking to Dr. Yonomitsu. The Civil Dept has a huge hydrology lab and he’s the guy who runs it. He is an ingenious person and would be very happy to hear about your ideas.
Regards,
SN