TRUSS DESIGN PROJECT

Engineering Mechanics Class Project

We were tasked to design a Truss with the highest load-to-cost ratio within given specifications.  We first developed a program using MATLAB to calculate this ratio and determine how much weight it could hold without buckling. We then tested this program using a simple Truss and the material given to ensure our program was accurate with real material. Finally, we tested out different designs to chose the optimal one and tested our final design using the class simulator. We were awarded second place for our accomplishments.