Mechanical

This is a Stirling Engine modeled as a hamster running in a wheel. The engine was designed in SOLIDWORKS and most parts were machined at UPenn's Precision Machining Laboratory using, Mill, Lathe, and CNC Operations.

We disassembled a crab wind-up toy and recreated all of its parts from scratch in CAD, including the gearbox and outer shell. Afterwards, we generated an exploded view and created an animation of the assembly.

Our project focused on designing and building a bridge that could support a 10 lb load while minimizing material use. We iteratively improved multiple designs, analyzing truss strength and applied forces for each attempt.

In our Honors Engineering project, we designed a gravity dam to safely hold water while minimizing concrete use. By analyzing hydrostatic pressure, overturning moments, and optimizing the dam’s geometry, we reduced the required concrete by over 84% compared to a basic rectangular design, achieving both stability and efficiency.

Our team designed and built a small-scale siege machine for a medieval warfare challenge, capable of launching bouncy balls while meeting strict size and fabrication constraints. All components were custom-modeled in SOLIDWORKS and manufactured using laser-cut wood and 3D-printed parts, assembled with press-fit, lap, and t-slot joints without adhesives.