Abstract
The purpose of this page is to show off the Alternative Transportation Wheel that our ERE215 group built for Friends of the Dunes.
Background
The objective of the Carbon Footprint Wheel is to provoke visitors of the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center to consider the environmental impacts of the mode of transportation they used to travel. Six traditional modes of transportation were considered including public transit, bicycles, hybrid cars, typical gasoline cars, diesel pickups, and motorcycles. The relative carbon footprint calculation of average pounds of carbon per mile of travel is displayed to the user by a footprint displayed in scale relative to the other modes of transportation.
Problem Statement and Criteria
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.
Criteria
| 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
Costs
Design Cost
Included is a graph showing the amount of hours put into each individual part of the project.
Implementation Cost
| Material | Quantity | Our Cost Subtotal | Retail Cost Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Tire | 1 | Donated | $50.00 |
| Total: | $0 | $50.00 | |
Maintenance Cost
Maintenance of the Alternate Transportation 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 | |
Testing Results
How to Build
Discussion
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Next Steps
The next steps.
Conclusions
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