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== Abstract == | == Abstract == | ||
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed for Friends of the Dunes and is to be located at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Team Duneheads was posed with the task of designing an interpretive display to enhance the educational and aesthetic value of the Living Learning trail. The Carbon Footprint Wheel became the solution chosen for the Living Learning Trail after research, alternative solutions to the problem were developed, and a process of deciding a final solution was completed. This page also includes a table of material and time costs devoted to the design of the Carbon Footprint Wheel, as well as a table of criteria and specifications upon which the final decision making process was based. | |||
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed for [[Friends of the Dunes]] and is to be located at the [http://web.archive.org/web/20160223061101/http://www.friendsofthedunes.org:80/HCNC// Humboldt Coastal Nature Center]. Team Duneheads was posed with the task of designing an interpretive display to enhance the educational and aesthetic value of the Living Learning trail. The Carbon Footprint Wheel became the solution chosen for the Living Learning Trail after research, alternative solutions to the problem were developed, and a process of deciding a final solution was completed. This page also includes a table of material and time costs devoted to the design of the Carbon Footprint Wheel, as well as a table of criteria and specifications upon which the final decision making process was based. | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed during the | |||
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed during the Spring 2012 [[Engr205 Introduction to Design]] class at [http://www.humboldt.edu/ Cal Poly Humboldt]. The project was intended to be a 12 week design project for Friends of the Dunes (FOTD). Team Duneheads was designated the task of designing an interpretive node for the Living Learning trail at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Through meetings the the director of [[Friends of the Dunes]], Carol Vander Meer, criteria and specifications for the design of the interpretive display were developed. After extensive research into topics related to project was complete, several topics of emphasis were decided upon. Based on these topics, the Duneheads developed several alternative solutions aimed to satisfy the criteria and specifications of the project. Using several methods, the final decision was completed and the Carbon Footprint Wheel was decided to be the most suitable solution for Friends of the Dunes. FOTD's desire for an educational tool related to the environmental impact of transportation modes used to travel to the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center was the inspiration for the development of the Carbon Footprint Wheel. The wheel also strives to pique their interest in the other information provided by the Living Learning Trail. | |||
== Problem Statement and Criteria == | == Problem Statement and Criteria == | ||
=== Problem Statement === | === Problem Statement === | ||
The objective of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is to provoke visitors of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center to consider the environmental impacts of various modes of transportation that are commonly used to travel to HCNC. | The objective of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is to provoke visitors of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center to consider the environmental impacts of various modes of transportation that are commonly used to travel to HCNC. | ||
=== Criteria === | === Criteria === | ||
{|class="wikitable | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Criteria | ! Criteria | ||
!Weight | ! Weight | ||
!Description | ! Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Cost | | Cost | ||
|align=center | 6 | | align=center | 6 | ||
|Cost of all materials shouldn't exceed 400 dollars. | | Cost of all materials shouldn't exceed 400 dollars. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Longevity | | Longevity | ||
|align=center | 10 | | align=center | 10 | ||
|The exhibit shall remain in proper working order for a minimum of four months (June-Sept.). | | The exhibit shall remain in proper working order for a minimum of four months (June-Sept.). | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Aesthetics | | Aesthetics | ||
|align=center | 9 | | align=center | 9 | ||
|The exhibit shall have a visual appeal to visitors of the Nature Center and follow the color scheme of the existing structure and dune landscape. | | The exhibit shall have a visual appeal to visitors of the Nature Center and follow the color scheme of the existing structure and dune landscape. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Safety | | Safety | ||
|align=center | 10 | | align=center | 10 | ||
|The exhibit shall be safe for all users under normal conditions and labeled with all appropriate warnings. | | The exhibit shall be safe for all users under normal conditions and labeled with all appropriate warnings. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Educational Value | | Educational Value | ||
|align=center | 7 | | align=center | 7 | ||
|The exhibit shall attempt to give the user a better understanding of the values held by FOTD. | | The exhibit shall attempt to give the user a better understanding of the values held by FOTD. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Simplicity | | Simplicity | ||
|align=center | 9 | | align=center | 9 | ||
|The exhibit shall convey information in clear and concise manner. | | The exhibit shall convey information in clear and concise manner. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Site Appropriate | | Site Appropriate | ||
|align=center | 10 | | align=center | 10 | ||
|The exhibit shall only convey information relevant to FOTD | | The exhibit shall only convey information relevant to FOTD. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Durability | |||
| align=center | 10 | |||
| The exhibit shall maintain structural integrity under normal use. | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Description of Final Design == | == Description of Final Design == | ||
===Components=== | === Components === | ||
====Driftwood==== | ==== Driftwood ==== | ||
The driftwood used in the project was found on Clam Beach. The curvature and even bend made it a perfect selection for our support post. | The driftwood used in the project was found on Clam Beach. The curvature and even bend made it a perfect selection for our support post. | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Driftwoodcut22.JPG|The driftwood | |||
</gallery> | |||
====Wheel==== | ==== Wheel ==== | ||
The graphic design disc showing [[Carbon footprint]] was mounted on a 22 inch bicycle wheel. Spokes were removed from one side of the hub to make the outer rim and disc flush. The design was created using a combination of Adobe Image ready and Photoshop. The Duneheads designed the wheel to compliment the natural aesthetic of the dunes. Colors were chosen to correspond with the various carbon footprints and with the site's surroundings. The friends of the dunes logo's are printed on the front cover. | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Design Circle.jpg|The carbon footprint wheel | |||
Image:Outer Circle.jpg|Front Wheel w/ info | |||
Image:Wheelwheelwheel.JPG|Bike Rim | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Costs == | == Costs == | ||
[[ | |||
[[File:Duneheadshours1.jpg|thumb|none|800px|Design cost in hours]] | |||
=== Design Cost === | === Design Cost === | ||
Included is a graph showing the amount of hours put into each individual part of the project. | Included is a graph showing the amount of hours put into each individual part of the project. | ||
=== Implementation Cost === | === Implementation Cost === | ||
{| class="wikitable | |||
|+Materials cost table | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Material | |+ Materials cost table | ||
!Quantity | ! Material | ||
!Our Cost Subtotal | ! Quantity | ||
!Retail Cost Subtotal | ! Our Cost Subtotal | ||
! Retail Cost Subtotal | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Bike Wheel | | Bike Wheel | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |Donated | | align=right |Donated | ||
|align=right |$50.00 | | align=right |$50.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5' Driftwood | | 5' Driftwood | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |Donated | | align=right |Donated | ||
|align=right |$0.00 | | align=right |$0.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Wood Stain | | Wood Stain | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |Donated | | align=right |Donated | ||
|align=right |$12.00 | | align=right |$12.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|10" Lag bolt | | 10" Lag bolt | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |$3.59 | | align=right |$3.59 | ||
|align=right |$3.59 | | align=right |$3.59 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|18 " 10-32 All-Thread | | 18 " 10-32 All-Thread | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |$2.15 | | align=right |$2.15 | ||
|align=right |$2.15 | | align=right |$2.15 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Graphic Prints | | Graphic Prints | ||
|align=center|2 | | align=center|2 | ||
|align=right |$60.00 | | align=right |$60.00 | ||
|align=right |$60.00 | | align=right |$60.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Misc. Nuts | | Misc. Nuts | ||
|align=center|7 | | align=center|7 | ||
|align=right |$2.31 | | align=right |$2.31 | ||
|align=right |$2.31 | | align=right |$2.31 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Misc. Washers | | Misc. Washers | ||
|align=center|11 | | align=center|11 | ||
|align=right |$2.75 | | align=right |$2.75 | ||
|align=right |$2.75 | | align=right |$2.75 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Plexiglass | | Plexiglass | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |$25.00 | | align=right |$25.00 | ||
|align=right |$125.00 | | align=right |$125.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Sandpaper | | Sandpaper | ||
|align=center|3 | | align=center|3 | ||
|align=right |Donated | | align=right |Donated | ||
|align=right |$1.50 | | align=right |$1.50 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Table Base | | Table Base | ||
|align=center|1 | | align=center|1 | ||
|align=right |Donated | | align=right |Donated | ||
|align=right |$10.00 | | align=right |$10.00 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|-class="sortbottom" | |- class="sortbottom" | ||
|colspan="2" align="right" |'''Total:''' | | colspan="2" align="right" |'''Total:''' | ||
|align=right |''' | | align=right |'''$95.80''' | ||
|align=right |'''$ | | align=right |'''$269.30''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Maintenance Cost === | === Maintenance Cost === | ||
Maintenance of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is illustrated in the table below, in number of hours per month. | |||
{|class=wikitable | Maintenance of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is illustrated in the table below, in number of hours per month. | ||
|+Maintenance cost table | |||
!Maintenance Task | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Frequency | |+ Maintenance cost table | ||
!Time (hours) | ! Maintenance Task | ||
! Frequency | |||
! Time (hours) | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Inspect structure of sign to make sure the ground is holding and the signage isn't damaged. | | Inspect structure of sign to make sure the ground is holding and the signage isn't damaged. | ||
|align=center | Weekly | | align=center | Weekly | ||
|align=right | 0.25 | | align=right | 0.25 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Inspect and oil chains and center rotator. | | Inspect and oil chains and center rotator. | ||
|align=center | Monthly | | align=center | Monthly | ||
|align=right | 0.25 | | align=right | 0.25 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Inspect bike tires. | | Inspect bike tires. | ||
|align=center | Monthly | | align=center | Monthly | ||
|align=right | 0.25 | | align=right | 0.25 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|colspan = "2" align=right | '''Monthly Total:''' | | colspan = "2" align=right | '''Monthly Total:''' | ||
|align=right | '''1.50''' | | align=right | '''1.50''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Results == | == Results == | ||
[[File:Wheelatdune.JPG |thumb | |||
[[File:Wheelatdune.JPG|thumb|The wheel at FOTD]] | |||
The final product yielded a sturdy structure that was aesthetically pleasing, of high quality, and attractive to people. | The final product yielded a sturdy structure that was aesthetically pleasing, of high quality, and attractive to people. | ||
== How to Build == | == How to Build == | ||
Instructions on how to build can be found at [ | |||
Instructions on how to build can be found at [[Carbon Footprint Wheel Instructions]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[http://www.openpario.net/attachments/4733/Final%20Document.pdf Carbon Footprint Wheel Final Document] | [http://www.openpario.net/attachments/4733/Final%20Document.pdf Carbon Footprint Wheel Final Document] | ||
== Team Duneheads == | == Team Duneheads == | ||
[[Category: | * [[User: Jake.t.may|Jake May]] | ||
[[Category:Friends of the Dunes | * [[User: Owr5|Oliver Rogers]] | ||
* [[User: Kaelon|Kaelon Martin]] | |||
* [[User: Cebloom|Chase Bloom]] | |||
{{Page data}} | |||
[[Category:Engr205 Introduction to Design]] | |||
[[Category:Friends of the Dunes]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:04, 22 August 2023
Abstract[edit | edit source]
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed for Friends of the Dunes and is to be located at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Team Duneheads was posed with the task of designing an interpretive display to enhance the educational and aesthetic value of the Living Learning trail. The Carbon Footprint Wheel became the solution chosen for the Living Learning Trail after research, alternative solutions to the problem were developed, and a process of deciding a final solution was completed. This page also includes a table of material and time costs devoted to the design of the Carbon Footprint Wheel, as well as a table of criteria and specifications upon which the final decision making process was based.
Background[edit | edit source]
The Carbon Footprint Wheel was designed during the Spring 2012 Engr205 Introduction to Design class at Cal Poly Humboldt. The project was intended to be a 12 week design project for Friends of the Dunes (FOTD). Team Duneheads was designated the task of designing an interpretive node for the Living Learning trail at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. Through meetings the the director of Friends of the Dunes, Carol Vander Meer, criteria and specifications for the design of the interpretive display were developed. After extensive research into topics related to project was complete, several topics of emphasis were decided upon. Based on these topics, the Duneheads developed several alternative solutions aimed to satisfy the criteria and specifications of the project. Using several methods, the final decision was completed and the Carbon Footprint Wheel was decided to be the most suitable solution for Friends of the Dunes. FOTD's desire for an educational tool related to the environmental impact of transportation modes used to travel to the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center was the inspiration for the development of the Carbon Footprint Wheel. The wheel also strives to pique their interest in the other information provided by the Living Learning Trail.
Problem Statement and Criteria[edit | edit source]
Problem Statement[edit | edit source]
The objective of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is to provoke visitors of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center to consider the environmental impacts of various modes of transportation that are commonly used to travel to HCNC.
Criteria[edit | edit source]
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 6 | Cost of all materials shouldn't exceed 400 dollars. |
| Longevity | 10 | The exhibit shall remain in proper working order for a minimum of four months (June-Sept.). |
| Aesthetics | 9 | The exhibit shall have a visual appeal to visitors of the Nature Center and follow the color scheme of the existing structure and dune landscape. |
| Safety | 10 | The exhibit shall be safe for all users under normal conditions and labeled with all appropriate warnings. |
| Educational Value | 7 | The exhibit shall attempt to give the user a better understanding of the values held by FOTD. |
| Simplicity | 9 | The exhibit shall convey information in clear and concise manner. |
| Site Appropriate | 10 | The exhibit shall only convey information relevant to FOTD. |
| Durability | 10 | The exhibit shall maintain structural integrity under normal use. |
Description of Final Design[edit | edit source]
Components[edit | edit source]
Driftwood[edit | edit source]
The driftwood used in the project was found on Clam Beach. The curvature and even bend made it a perfect selection for our support post.
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The driftwood
Wheel[edit | edit source]
The graphic design disc showing Carbon footprint was mounted on a 22 inch bicycle wheel. Spokes were removed from one side of the hub to make the outer rim and disc flush. The design was created using a combination of Adobe Image ready and Photoshop. The Duneheads designed the wheel to compliment the natural aesthetic of the dunes. Colors were chosen to correspond with the various carbon footprints and with the site's surroundings. The friends of the dunes logo's are printed on the front cover.
-
The carbon footprint wheel
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Front Wheel w/ info
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Bike Rim
Costs[edit | edit source]
Design Cost[edit | edit source]
Included is a graph showing the amount of hours put into each individual part of the project.
Implementation Cost[edit | edit source]
| Material | Quantity | Our Cost Subtotal | Retail Cost Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Wheel | 1 | Donated | $50.00 |
| 5' Driftwood | 1 | Donated | $0.00 |
| Wood Stain | 1 | Donated | $12.00 |
| 10" Lag bolt | 1 | $3.59 | $3.59 |
| 18 " 10-32 All-Thread | 1 | $2.15 | $2.15 |
| Graphic Prints | 2 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Misc. Nuts | 7 | $2.31 | $2.31 |
| Misc. Washers | 11 | $2.75 | $2.75 |
| Plexiglass | 1 | $25.00 | $125.00 |
| Sandpaper | 3 | Donated | $1.50 |
| Table Base | 1 | Donated | $10.00 |
| Total: | $95.80 | $269.30 | |
Maintenance Cost[edit | edit source]
Maintenance of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is illustrated in the table below, in number of hours per month.
| Maintenance Task | Frequency | Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect structure of sign to make sure the ground is holding and the signage isn't damaged. | Weekly | 0.25 |
| Inspect and oil chains and center rotator. | Monthly | 0.25 |
| Inspect bike tires. | Monthly | 0.25 |
| Monthly Total: | 1.50 | |
Results[edit | edit source]
The final product yielded a sturdy structure that was aesthetically pleasing, of high quality, and attractive to people.
How to Build[edit | edit source]
Instructions on how to build can be found at Carbon Footprint Wheel Instructions
References[edit | edit source]
Carbon Footprint Wheel Final Document