ESM 4015-4016: Creative Design

 

2004-05 Engineering Science and Mechanics

Capstone Design Projects

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Virginia Tech Space Elevator

Team Members: Brandon Corder, Ryan Steele, David Gillespie, Chris Sturgill, Meghan Gloyd, Samantha Vaillant, Clay Myatt, Elliotte Want
Advisor: Prof. Jack Lesko

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Optimization of an Electroactive Polymer-Actuated Arm

Team Members: Joseph Ash, Matthew Degner, Sara Jasin, Jordan Milford, Kevin Nash, Josh Oechslin, Catherine Ross, Brandon Shue
Advisor:
Prof. John Cotton

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The Insulated Rail Joint Project

Team Members: Seth Lambrecht and Heike Lohse-Busch
Advisors: Prof. David Dillard and Prof. Ray Plaut

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Understanding the Mechanisms of Balance Control: An Inverted Pendulum Model

Team Members: Frances Davis and Nu Ma
Advisor:
Prof. Michael Madigan