Update #6 (Week 7): Constructing Deliverables

This week, the main focus of the group was to start and complete two of the main physical deliverables: the cross section of the layers of the suit, and the miniature model of the overall design. Figure 6.1 below illustrates the array of different supplies that the group purchased in order to build these deliverables.

Figure 6.1: Supplies to be used for creating deliverables, i.e. cross section, small model, and tri-fold display

As far as building the deliverables goes, the group was able to finalize the cross section. Figure 6.2 below shows the final product. The blue layers, made of a soft foam material, represent layers of vinyl. The yellow sponge layers represent air, or also space between layers of the suit. Tubes are shown with the network-like branching to deliver water to the suit's interior. These tubes contain red and blue pipe cleaners to represent a mix of hot and cold water that will be entering the suit. Lastly, the bottom-most layer made from loofa scrubbing pads represents the layer of acrylic that will be used for the suit's innermost layer.

Figure 6.2: Cross sectional model representing layers of suit design.

In addition, the group was able to build a small model of the overall design. Figure 6.3 below illustrates what this small-scale prototype looks like. Layers of various materials were used on the interior (not pictured), and the pipe cleaner was used to represent the main pipe that connects the suit to the external box component.

Figure 6.3: The small-scale model created for help in visualizing what the large-scale model would look like.

Although these deliverables were decided upon for the final project's outcomes, the group is still uncertain as to whether or not they will be the final deliverables for the presentation. The small model may be reconsidered, and possibly replaced with Pro/ENGINEER model designs. Presently, a decision has not been made; however, the group will be discussing the matter in the next meeting.