4th Meeting Notes 04/25/2017

Scissor Structure
COMPONENTS
Pin (STEEL) Transfer vertical & horizontal shear loads. Cannot
resist moment or rotational forces.
( http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bridge/pdf/insp/birm/birmchapt3-
basicbridgeterminology.pdf ) : page 3.1.6
Dimension (size) : Common size
Small pin, 1-1/4 to 4 inches
Medium pin, up to 10 inches dia.
Large pin, over 10 inches dia.

Bearing (STEEL ) (https://www.cedengineering.com/userfiles/Ball

%20Bearing%20Design%20and%20Applications.pdf ) : page 20
(http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bridge/pdf/insp/birm/birmchapt3-
basicbridgeterminology.pdf ) : section 3.1.9
Dimension (size) : Common size
Extra light : Bore 35 mm, OD 62 mm, Width 14 mm Capacity
950 lb
Light : Bore 35 mm, OD 72 mm, Width 17 mm Capacity 1900
lb
Medium : Bore 35 mm, OD 80 mm, Width 21 mm Capacity
2400 lb
ABEC Number?

Roller (To accommodate the movement of platform)

(http://www.rwmcasters.com/caster_wheels/metal_wheels.cfm)
(http://www.hamiltoncaster.com/Wheels/Metal-Wheels/Forged-
Steel-Wheels)
Material :
1. STAINLESS STEEL WHEELS (SS) 450-1,100 LBS
2. CAST IRON WHEELS (CI) 300-10,000 LBS
 Platform (Space for vehicle wheels)
(http://info.craftechind.com/blog/the-benefits-of-fiber-reinforced-
plastic-vs.-traditional-materials) - Benefits
(http://www-civ.eng.cam.ac.uk/cjb/papers/cp83.pdf) - FIBRE
REINFORCED POLYMERS STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES
AND THREATS

PARAMETERS
Dimension :
Width = 2200 mm
Height = 2000 mm
Length = 10 m 14 m
Max Load :
Target dimension 4x4 vehicle (WxHxL : 1860 mm x 1815 mm
x 5362 mm)
Target weight Kerb weight = 1425 kg, Gross weight = 1950 kg
(w passenger and cargo)