Windmill Project

Fall 2016

Purpose - The goal of this project was to engage multiple engineering disciplines in a collaborative project over the first semester of college. The task at hand was to design and build a windmill device that would be judged on various areas.

Overview - Project was completed through the Merrimack iTEC program (innovation through engineering and computer science). Teams included mechanical, civil, electrical, and computer engineering students. Teams worked over freshman fall semester to design and build a working windmill.

Guidelines

All materials were provided
Windmill must operate and generate power

Judging Areas

Aesthetics
Power Production
Weight
Stability