Foem RC Airplane
spring 2024
Project Description: the aim of this project was to expand my knowledge in aerodynamics and flight control, by building
an RC airplane from scratch. I needed the airplane to test another project I am currently working on (Metamorphic Wing
Design), I started by making a design of the aircraft body using SolidWorks then I converted my design into a 2D cut out
I could print and use to trace the parts on a ΒΌ inch thick foam board, after I got the chape of the aircraft I started
adding the control parts (servos, radio receiver, wires, and LIPO batteries), all connected to Radio System RC
Transmitter Controller. The plane ended up flying well and with great maneuverability due to its light weight. This
airplane had a one shape airfoil. My next project aims to make a wing that could change its airfoil chape med flight to
take advantage of the deferent effects each one of them have.
Skills learned:
SolidWorks: designing the aircraft chape and testing its Aerodynamics using airflow simulation had thought a lot more
about SolidWorks and the usefulness of it is in the design process.
Aircraft design: designing an aircraft by myself was not easy, but it taught me Aerodynamics concept, the effects of
different airfoils chapes, how to balance the aircraft wieght to its surface area, and a lot more.
Hand on experience: building the aircraft by hand. Cutting the foam pieces and connecting the servos with the RC
transmitter.
Turbine Project
Fall 2023
Project Description: the project was for my engineering seminar class; they divided us into groups of four and gave us a
task to design, build, and test a turbine. Using the engineering process, we were taught in class, making use of
multiple variable testing, drawing out conceptual models, and working inside a team environment. At the end of the
class, we had to present our design to a group of (imaginary shareholders) made up of our professor, TA, and an actual
engineer. The goal of the class and project in general was to simulate a real-life work environment, by having us work
in teams, meet deadlines, and present our project for investment. The project was a great success and we ended up with
an A.
Skills learned:
Teamwork skills: this project taught me the importance of good teamwork, and how to work with it. Good communication
skills are a must, the team should always be open with each other, respecting others' ideas and letting all voices be
heard. Furthermore, I got to test my skills in teamwork by figuring out solutions for issues we had.
Presenting: having to present your project is a crucial skill in the engendering industry, a good engineer should be
able to present her/his ideas in a simple, clear, and convincing manner. This project had taught the Defrance between a
good and a bad presentation
Building and testing: building the turbine, doing the tests, comparing the results. To make the best adjustment for the
highest efficiency, making use of physics concepts and real-life data. All of that further improved my skill as an
engineer.
Matlab Prpoject
Spring 2024
Project Description: Radioactive materials generate heat due to radioactive decay that is converted into thermal energy.
Our goal is to calculate the temperature destruction for some of the radioactive material using two primary ways: the
explicate and the implicit methods. Writing a code that utilizes these two methods and can adapt to deferent sets of
values and conditions, plotting plots and comparing result. All using Matlab.
Skills learned:
Matlab coding, how to approach a programing problem the right way. Time management.
