The TCNJ canoe team has had its most challenging week yet. Attached is a time lapse of all five members constructing the canoe. First the three piece female mold was bounded by tape the plastic tarp was put over the ‘cracks’ for a smooth finish. Two mixes were made to make the first layer then mesh was overlaid. Two more mixes were made to put over the mesh. After the concrete set the foam tips were constructed then encased in concrete. Later in the week the ASCE technical report and technical addendum were drafted and completed.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4FCcU1Nq1U)
Monthly Archives: March 2018
March 3/31 Mix Design Update
The executive decision to make the canoe one mix instead of two was made. This lightweight mix consists of Type I concrete, hycrete, elemix, poraver, and a slate aggregate. While making the canoe, cylinders were made from each mix and all of the cylinders float which is a great success. The team created a spreadsheet with knowledge from Dr. Bechtels materials lab to calculate the exact weight of materials needed for each mix used in the canoe.
