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The final project was created after careful deliberation and planning. Many trial structures were thought up and the final structure was purchased at the local Harbor Freight. This | The final project was created after careful deliberation and planning. Many trial structures were thought up and the final structure was purchased at the local Harbor Freight. This structure is a 3 tier cart with a pair of caster wheels on one side of the cart. The opposite side of the has a handle and a pair of stationery wheels. | ||
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| 1 || || | | 4 || 1/2" PVC Pipe || Ace Hardware (Mckinleyville) | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"| 16.00 | ||
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| 1 || Bag of 1/2" T PVC Pipe Fittings || Ace Hardware (Mckinleyville) | |||
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|colspan="4" align="right" | '''Total Cost''' | |colspan="4" align="right" | '''Total Cost''' | ||
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==Testing Results== | ==Testing Results== | ||
The structure holds up well and is sturdy enough to maintain a large capacity of seeds starting trays. The greenhouse is well made and will withstand basic weather conditions that occur in the Humboldt County area. | The structure holds up well and is sturdy enough to maintain a large capacity of seeds starting trays. The greenhouse is well made and will withstand basic weather conditions that occur in the Humboldt County area. The PVC is strong but to make sure it would withstand weather, there was a coat of weatherproof paint sprayed onto the PVC. This will also help with the insulation of the greenhouse drawing more heat into the structure. Each joint of the PVC was glued to keep maximum strength and to keep the pipes from slipping. It was found that the easiest way to mount the greenhouse would be inside of screwed down rubber tips. | ||
==How to build== | ==How to build== | ||
Revision as of 06:28, 21 April 2014
Abstract
The purpose of this Project is to create a greenhouse for Zane Middle School that will be easily moved from classroom to gardened area. The greenhouse will function as an educational process. The project idea came from Ken Pinkerton a Teacher at the Middle School. His idea on a Mobile Greenhouse Evolved and was proposed to the Humboldt State University class, Engineering 215 - Introduction to Design, instructed by Lonny Grafman.
Background
In the Spring Semester of 2014, a mobile greenhouse will be implemented into the educational system at Zane Middle School. This Project is being made to promote the idea of healthier lifestyles by helping the students understand the benefits of growing plants in a greenhouse. The Greenhouse is meant to act as a Canvas for the creative mind of the student body at Zane. This will be done by providing access to the interior or the greenhouse giving a hands on experience to all students. Our objective was to carefully create the greenhouse, making it mobile, but also pay careful attention to how effective the structure will be at making it easy to create an educational course around it.
Problem statement and criteria
| Criteria | Importance | Constraints |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 10 | Greenhouse will be used by middle school children and therefore cannot have sharp edges or easily breakable materials. |
| Portability | 10 | Must be easily movable across a rough flat surface by middle school aged children. |
| Cleanliness | 10 | Must not leak water or dirt. |
| Aesthetics | 9 | Looks professional and appealing toward middle school children. |
| Educational | 8 | Greenhouse must showcase the advantages of using a greenhouse in the local climate. |
| Durability | 7 | Glazing material must last 1 year. |
| Cost | 5 | $400( $75 from each team member and $100 from Zane Middle School). |
| Sustainability | 5 | Building with recycled and up-cycled materials. |
Description of final project
The final project was created after careful deliberation and planning. Many trial structures were thought up and the final structure was purchased at the local Harbor Freight. This structure is a 3 tier cart with a pair of caster wheels on one side of the cart. The opposite side of the has a handle and a pair of stationery wheels.
Costs
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| Quantity | Material | Source | Cost ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Cart | Harbor Freight | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 4 | 1/2" PVC Pipe | Ace Hardware (Mckinleyville) | 4.00 | 16.00 |
| 1 | Bag of 1/2" T PVC Pipe Fittings | Ace Hardware (Mckinleyville) | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Total Cost | $70.00 | |||
Testing Results
The structure holds up well and is sturdy enough to maintain a large capacity of seeds starting trays. The greenhouse is well made and will withstand basic weather conditions that occur in the Humboldt County area. The PVC is strong but to make sure it would withstand weather, there was a coat of weatherproof paint sprayed onto the PVC. This will also help with the insulation of the greenhouse drawing more heat into the structure. Each joint of the PVC was glued to keep maximum strength and to keep the pipes from slipping. It was found that the easiest way to mount the greenhouse would be inside of screwed down rubber tips.
How to build
Discussion and next steps
The greenhouse is to be delivered to Zane Middle School.
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References
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