The New Age of Design August 5, 2010

As I nice follow-up to what Bill wrote regarding computers and design, I’d like to share a little about my design project, which uses a computer to do everything.  Right now I am using MatLab to create layouts (what Bill used to by hand) and AutoCAD to draw structure.  Eventually I will have everything done solely by these two programs, including force analysis on both riders and structure.  The only thing left to do will be train design, which I am considering as the next big design project for the group this year.  Look forward to hearing all about it and our other design projects as we get ready for the school year to start again.  We have some cool things lined up, so get excited!

- Eamon

To see a more in-depth description of my project, follow my blog here.