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College of EngineeringPenn State

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Design of an Apparatus That Measures the Maximum Workable Reach Envelope

Lawrence ChengJackie GillottDaniel KerinsMechanical EngineeringPennsylvania State University

February 5, 2007

Xenon headlights illuminate signs better than halogen headlights do

[Sylvania, 2008 ]

Xenon Headlight

Halogen Headlight

SilverStar Ultra TM

Standard Halogen

Xenon

In the past 25 years, traffic has dramatically increased on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

1961Traffic 1.5 million

[Maryland Transportation Authority, 2007]

1952Traffic: 1.1 million

2007Traffic: 27 Million

My research will focus on reducing the aerodynamic drag of semi-trucks to improve fuel economy

[LLNL, 2010]

How much power from the engine of a semi-tractor traileris needed to overcome aerodynamic drag?At typical highway speeds, overcoming drag requires about two-thirds of a truck engine’s output

[McCallen, 2004]

Aerodynamic DragCD = 0.6

Rolling Friction and Accessories