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Modular Ladder

Objective

Design, simulation, and optimization of a modular, ultralight ladder design capable of being climbed and walked across.

Process

  • Cyclical loading analysis 
  • FEA
  • Material research and operating condition research 

Results

Completed a design capable of fitting in a standard backpack, withstanding a 95th percentile male, and extending beyond 8 feet.

Improvement Opportunities

  • Redesign fiber composite components to reduce manufacturing complexity
  • Redesign structural cross-sections for a better moment of inertia

What I Learned

  • How to research use cases for a product and plan for misuse
  • Material selection and how materials change part design

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