Project Design Specifications:

o       Functional Performance –

·         AC Motor 1800-3600rpms

·         Tensile Load 30-60Hz

·         Maximum Load of 1400lbs. tensile load

·         Maximum Load of 30lbs. bending load

·         Run one test to 10 million cycles in less than one week

·         Be capable of providing data to create an empirical model

o       Physical Requirements –

·         Capable of fitting on a 3’ x 6’ table top

·         Weight should be less than 200 lbs

o       Life Cycle Issues –

·         Machines useful life should extend past 10 million cycles

·         Machine should be easy to maintain and repair

·         Safely perform Rotating Bending and Tensile testing throughout the life of the machine