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Accessible White Water Raft Design for Individuals with Disabilities

This presentation details the design process for creating a white water raft tailored for individuals with disabilities. The team, led by Derek Naylor, explored ergonomic constraints, safety features, and cost-effective materials, focusing on comfort and usability. The process involved two distinct raft designs, utilizing modular anodized aluminum frames and various support features. Despite funding limitations hindering concrete results, the project aims to enhance accessibility in water sports for aspiring adventurers with disabilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

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Accessible White Water Raft Design for Individuals with Disabilities

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  1. Engineering“Raft Presentation” Derek Naylor Ashton Litterell Jacob Melton Ling-Hsiao Chang May 3rd, 2007

  2. Outline • Introduction • Design Process • Designs • Skills • Materials • Results • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Derek Naylor – Team Leader • Ashton Litterell -Technical Analysis • Ling-Hsiao Chang - Budget • Jacob Melton - Construction/Model Design

  4. Process – Step 1 Need: Handicap white water rafts Problem: To establish a safe and fiscally realistic foundation for a person with a handicap to successfully white water raft Success: * Low Cost * Safe * Comfortable * Ergonomic Constraints: *Getting on and off the raft *Trunk support *Leg Brace *Getting momentum *Comfort *Price *Customization of the seat *Compatibility of all products to withstand environmental cond

  5. Process – Step 2 Resources: Lemley, Evan Dr., (Personal Communication) Bowan, Dr., (Personal Communication, several dates in February) Vick, Jason (Personal Communication, February 21, 2007)

  6. Design #1

  7. Design #2

  8. Required Skills • Physics – General Physics, Strength of Materials • Mathematics – Geometry • Engineering – Coming together to solve the problem

  9. Materials for Raft 1 • • 72"W x 107"L    • • Modular Anodized Aluminum Frame    • • 4 - 107" Side Rails    • • 2 - Yokes   • • 2 - Foot Bars    • • 1 - Cross Bar    • • 2 - Seat Bars    • • 2 - High Back Seats    • • 1 - Pair of Oar Mounts    • • 2 - 9' Straps    • • 4 - Strap Slides • (Est. Price: $1,119.95)

  10. Materials for Raft 2 • • 72"W x 120"L   • • Weight: 120" is 122lbs.    • • Modular Anodized Aluminum Frame    • • 4 - 120" Side Rails   • • 2 - Yokes    • • 2 - Foot Bars    • • 2 - Cross Bars    • • 1 - Seat Bar    • • 1 - High Back Seat    • • 1 - Cooler Mount    • • 1 - Pair of Oar Mounts    • • 2 - 9' Straps    • • 4 - Strap Slides • (Est. Price: $1,059.95)

  11. Results • Undefined due to lack of funds

  12. Conclusion • With significant research, it is logical to theorize that the raft would have met the needs of an aspiring and handicap white water rafter.

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