"Rutgers University"
(20th place overall; 20th in paper; 18th in presentation; 20th in product)

Presentation:

Rutgers University represented the Metropolitan Conference and made their second national appearance.

Rutgers relied on 3 people to make their presentation; 2 men and 1 woman.  The presenters were dressed in formal attire.  The team used 1 screen and did not include any videos.

The team began with a brief introduction and explained the rationale behind their theme.  They began by explaining the efforts directed toward recruitment.  

They outlined the improvements made to transport their canoe.  Then they explained how they constructed their form.  

Then it was on to concrete canoe construction.  They detailed the placement process and then described how they performed mix design.  Details were given regarding the constituents and reinforcement scenario.  The number and placement of layers was specified and the efforts made to cure the canoe were given.  

The team outlined the ASTM standards followed during their test program.  They explained how they performed a FEA to establish the critical load and used Composite Pro to analyze their composite section.  Then they brought their presentation to conclusion.

Questions and Comments:

• Can you describe how your testing program influenced the construction of your entry?

• Can you describe your new plate testing method?

• What was the effect of using continuous fibers?

• Describe the methods used to cure your canoe?

• What temperature did you achieve inside the box?

• Explain why you went to so many sources to seek help?

• What expanded role can a university have in a concrete canoe product?

The presentation went smoothly and the team answered the questions posed.

Product:

Rutgers University fielded "Orca."
Length: 20.0'
Weight: 350 lb
Color: gray, orange, and black

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