"New Mexico State University"
(6th place overall; 5th in paper; 4th in presentation; 14th in product)

Presentation:

New Mexico State University represented the Rocky Mountain Conference and made their seventh national appearance.

New Mexico State relied on 5 people to make their presentation; 4 men and 1 women.  The presenters were dressed in business attire.  The team used 1 screen and included 3 video segments.

After a brief introduction, the team explained how they developed their theme.  Then, they concentrated on describing the highpoints of the project.

Structural analysis came first.  The team described how they modeled their canoe and specified the critical locations in the hull.

Then, the team explained how they imported the given dimensions into their design software and showed a photograph of their male form.  They explained how they accomplished post tensioning and explained that materials acquisition presented a problem.

They pointed out the attributes of their entry and explained how they integrated structural elements to improve aesthetics. The team explained how they attained a certification and then turned their attention to the recyclables used.

After explaining their project management, the team brought their presentation tot conclusion.

Questions and Comments:

• Gold leaf certification was obtained with full points for energy and atmosphere.  How did you achieve this?

• How did you come up with the sizing and placement of your ribs?

• Who came up with the idea of building the ribs into the skeleton?

• Why did you use Kevlar for your post tensioning scheme?

• What was the effect of using so much water reducer compared to manufacturer’s recommendations?

• Did you see any effects such as setting time?

• What did you do to overcome the problems encountered with air content?

• What factors influence the air content and how could they have been controlled?

Product:

New Mexico State University fielded "Resurreccion."
Length: 20.0'
Weight: 197 lb
Color: blackw/white and multicolored inlays

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