Today we traveled to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority. We were given an extensive tour of the facility. It was explained how the incoming trash is separated. As much as possible is recycled, while the rest is carefully buried. The decomposing trash produces methane gas, which is captured and burned to make electricity for the facility or the electricity is sold to the local power company.
Later that day, we traveled to the sewage treatment plant near Atlantic City. Here we toured the sewage treatment plant and a small wind farm.
Today Justin Alms help us analyze the data we collected on Friday. This data allowed us to compute Young’s Modulus. With this number, we can compare the strength of our composite to wood or steel. The preliminary numbers suggest our composite is at least as strong as pine.
We also work on a program called Solid Works, which enables us to simulate the flow of the resin through the jute fibers. This program will help us as we build our mold.
8:30-11:00 Tested samples on the Instron 4484.
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-2:00 Tried to graph data.
8:30-10:30 Cut samples for testing.
10:30-11:00 Made preparations to test samples on Friday.
11:00-12:30 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Toured GE Solar
8:30-1:00 Today we attempted to make our first sample to test of jute and soy. The vacuum bag leaked and our sample was useless. We quickly set up a new sample and it is harding overnight.
1:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:45 Tech Tools. We discussed the poster for our presentations.
8:30-11:45 This morning we cut some samples for testing.
12:00-1:00 Lunch at the Blue/Gold Club.
1:00-2:30 We made a plan to make a beam made with soy and jute.
2:30-4:00 Tech Tools
Today we made a sample beam to test.
8:30-11:00 Read articles.
11:00-12:00 Talked with Justin about our plan for next week.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
8:30-11:45 Read articles.
11:45-12:45 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Technology Tools
8:30-11:00 Reading
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-3:00 Reading
