May 24, 2013
For
Black Suit Infrastructure Inc
Queensland University of Technology
Team 5
Scott Boreham
Thomas Crowther
Alex Grimshaw-Jones
Daniel Harrison
Nick Loveridge
Brett Mitchell scott.boreham@connect.qut.edu thomas.crowther@connect.qut.edu.au alex.grimshawjone@connect.qut.edu.au d5.harrison@connect.qut.edu.au nicholas.loveridge@connect.qut.edu.au brett.mitchell@connect.qut.edu.au
May 24, 2013
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Qld, 4000
To Black Suit Infrastructure Inc
RE: Observation Deck
We are pleased to attach our tender to the observation deck. This report deals specifically with the engineering design of our design at the new observation deck at Mount Tamborine. Our goal is to produce a safe, sturdy construction for the tourists of Mount Tambourine.
With the use of the deck for general sightseeing, and also for extreme sports such as bungee jumping, base jumping and hang-glider launching, it was evident that the bridge must be strong. With much thought to practicality, functionality and cost, a suitable model was formed and tested through a destructive analysis as well as mathematical calculations.
Thank you for the opportunity to express the ideas within this report. If there are any concerns or questions you may have, feel free to contact us.
Yours sincerely,
Team 5.
Executive Summary
This engineering report, prepared by team 5, details the research and design processes undertaken to construct a 1:100 scale model observation deck. The construction process has also been included. The platform design had to adhere to set constraints and structural Parameters, These included:
A Length to equal 900mm, and a width to equal 200mm
A depth of no more 50mm
A pier in the centre; must measure 60mm from the bottom of the pier to the top of the platform
To be as light as possible as to reduce cost
Two span Single
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