this also had a lot of pictures and sketches and a title page.
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Contents Page!
Page 1 title page
Page 3 situation and brief
Page 4, 5, 6 sketches
Page 7 modelling
Page 8 ergonomics and testing
Page 9 joining techniques and safety
Page 10, 11 sketches
Situation
When I was younger I did gymnastics and I had quite good balance however as I got older my balance is getting worse, therefore I need to design a piece of equipment which improve my balance.
Brief
I have decided that to fix this problem a balance beam would be superb. It will be adjustable in width, as my balance improves I can put a thinner beam on top which will require more balance to get across.
Modelling and modelling materials
Definition of modelling:
“A model is a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object. Very often the model is smaller than the original and used as a guide to making the object in full size. Models are built or collected for many reasons.” (http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enAU401&defl=en&q=define:Scale+model&sa=X&ei=8YTCTP-BC4S3cKbmtNgL&ved=0CBkQkAE)
These models are generally to scale eg. 1:10 (every 1 unit is equal to 10 units at its real size.)
Reasons for modelling:
· You can test the items performance
· You can make improvements without the cost of making the full size job.
Modelling materials:
· Scrap wood or small pieces of wood (these may be small pieces that you by for modelling generally cheap, off cuts from other jobs or something as simple as a paddle pop stick.)
· foam
· dowel
· Paper or cardboard
· Plastic
· Or any material that resembles the material you intend to use in your full size job eg. (if you intended to use rope in your full size job you may use cotton or a fine string in the small model.)
Ergonomics
This job has been altered from a normal balance beam in the following ways to comply with my needs.
· It has an extra support in the middle to support my weight as I am not as light as the majority of other people who would use a balance beam.
· It has an adjustable width so that once I am confident with the standard width it can be made thinner and more difficult therefore continuing to improve my balance.
· My widest beam top will be wider than the standard 10cm beam. This is because I have not used a beam for some years so starting at 10cm would be difficult.
· It will be slightly higher than average low floor beams.
Testing
Before making the full scale job it is necessary to perform some tests to make sure that the job will work sufficiently. These tests may include,
· Using something to scale weight to test if the job will hold the right amount of weight and the supports are in the right place.
· Seeing how much force it takes to brake the material you intend to use
Joining techniques
To join the supports I am going to use glue as this may go outside in the weather I need to use outdoor glue. As the top is adjustable and will need to be removed I will not use a permanent method of joining but a tight dado joint.
Safety
As this is a thin piece of material to walk on at a height it is advisable that it should be used on a soft ground to help prevent injury if you were to fall.
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