We have completed our toboggan and competed in GNCTR 2012! Thanks to our members and our sponsors!

(February 1, 2012):

• The toboggan has been completed and we are heading to the competition on February 8th, 2012!

Brake/Superstructure Meeting (Dec. 1, 2011):

• Began cutting for the toboggan

Brake/Superstructure Meeting (November 23, 2011):

• Prepared drawings

(November 23, 2011):

• Poured the slabs for our toboggan!

General Meeting (November 16, 2011):

• Discussed what still needs to be done

(November 12, 2011):

• Built some forms for the toboggan

Compression Testing (November 11, 2011):

• Performed 28-day compression tests and flexural strength tests on the last samples

Superstructure/Brake/Steering Meeting (Nov. 5, 2011):

• Calculated correct dimensions, forces and stresses

Superstructure Meeting (October 22, 2011):

• Finalized our design

Brake & Theme Meetings (October 18, 2011):

• Brake:
• Finalized forces acting on the toboggan
• Analyzed stresses acting on the toboggan
• Determined the pieces of aluminum we will need
• Theme:
• Discussed Tech Ex and costumes

First concrete test pouring (October 14, 2011)

General Meeting (October 4, 2011):

• Discussion topics:
• Sponsorship Updates
• Concrete Mix design ready for test-pouring later in the week
• Technical Sub-captain Design brain-storming session
• Potential volunteering for EngSci Olympics

Bottle Drive (September 25, 2011):

• Organized a bottle drive to raise money for our team

Theme Selection (September 21, 2011):

• Voted for this year's theme: Mac MD
• Discussed/brainstormed ideas for implementing our theme

Theme Brainstorming (September 19, 2011):

• Brainstormed theme ideas
• Voted on a few possible themes