Project Manager
Jordan Cruz
My position on this design team is Project Manager as well as fundraising coordinator. As Project Manager I will be in charge of all of the organization of our team. I will be helping everyone with their portions of the project and make sure we are on track with our design schedule as a group. I will also be responsible for knowing all of the rules and specifications of the competition provided by ASCE and making sure our team follows every rule. I will recruit younger civil engineers to assist in the construction of our project and to possibly race in the competition. As fundraising coordinator, I will be contacting various companies on behalf of TCNJ and the design group asking for contributions to our project. I will also be presenting our group's project proposal.
In addition, another job of mine is to test various mix designs and determine which would be the optimal design to use for the canoe. A variety of reinforcing fibers, lightweight aggregates, admixtures, and reinforcing mesh will be researched. In addition, I will research shotcrete and the types of aggregates that are commonly associated with it. In addition, I will consult with our industry adviser to ensure that none of the mixes will have a problem when used as shotcrete.
In addition, another job of mine is to test various mix designs and determine which would be the optimal design to use for the canoe. A variety of reinforcing fibers, lightweight aggregates, admixtures, and reinforcing mesh will be researched. In addition, I will research shotcrete and the types of aggregates that are commonly associated with it. In addition, I will consult with our industry adviser to ensure that none of the mixes will have a problem when used as shotcrete.
Mix Design
Eric Weinberg
My role in the project will be to design a concrete mixture used in the construction of a functioning concrete canoe. I will research materials and produce an optimal mixture with proper proportioning of the materials. This includes researching and understanding the impact that different materials have on the weight and density of the canoe. I will also research the characteristics that certain admixtures add to the cement mixture.
Hull Design
Kyle Plaza
My role in this project will be directed towards the hull design and its ability to handle the various loads and its navigational ability. I will plan to work on this in cooperation with Steven Godine where we will focus on the structural components where I will focus more on shape, size, and frame of the canoe. Not only will this project require engineering capabilities of designing and constructing the canoe, but the competition will also require execution of boating skills during the time trials and races.
Steven Godine
My responsibility in the design of the 2013 Concrete Canoe is to come up with the ideal shape of the hull by using Free Ship as well as looking at previous canoes. Also I will be responsible with coming up with a safe and secure way to transport our final product. Finally I will also be held accountable for designing a frame or mount which will be used to display the vessel. I will also be working in conjunction with Kyle Plaza on any additional structural aspects.