Zane Middle School square wheel demonstration
Abstract
This project is taking a step away from what may be considered the norm.The wheel is normally defined as a circular body that rotates about an axis, and when daily examples of this are made more absolute and apparent, a solidifying complacent approach to questioning may be inherited. To solve this we the Alpha Team as instructed by the Spring 2016 ENGR 215 class bring a demonstration of square wheels. This demonstration which was one of many alternatives was deemed the most appropriate by scoring the highest rating given a set criteria. This very same demonstration can be explained using visual and mathematical concepts and although a thorough academic explanation requires deep knowledge of mathematics, a simple visual model can be expressed while using basic trigonometry and geometry. Additionally, square wheels provide a powerful display of creativity and innovative thought process.The purpose of this project is to create a square wheel presentation that will be displayed at Zane Middle School during the 2016 school year with many to follow. This project is to demonstrate out of the box thinking for the students, while showing that there is more than just one way in viewing the world. The project will also be a collaboration of mathematical formulas and equations, providing the science behind this way of abstract thinking.
Date
Spring 2016
Department
School of Engineering
Concentration/Emphasis
ENGR 215 — Introduction to Design
Advisor/Professor
Lonny Grafman
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