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Development and Characterisation of Bio Based Flame Retardant Composite Panels
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Development and Characterisation of Bio Based Flame Retardant Composite Panels

Investigated the use of wastewater-derived extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) as a sustainable flame retardant for wool-based composite building panels. The project involved extracting EPS from activated sludge, manufacturing composite specimens, and evaluating their chemical, thermal,…
Materials CharacterisationComposite ManufacturingThermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)Cone CalorimetryFTIR SpectroscopyTensile TestingMATLABData AnalysisStatistical Analysis
Taniwha Tidal Surge – Theme Park Ride Design
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Taniwha Tidal Surge – Theme Park Ride Design

Taniwha Tidal Surge was a final-year team design project focused on developing a transportable educational amusement ride for children aged 9–12. Inspired by New Zealand's coastal environment and Māori storytelling, the ride delivers a safe and engaging experience through controlled multi-axis…
Autodesk InventorFusion 360CAD DesignDesign for SafetyPrototypingEngineering CalculationsProduct Development
Design, Simulation and Prototyping of an Automated Ball Transport Mechanism
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Design, Simulation and Prototyping of an Automated Ball Transport Mechanism

Designed, simulated and manufactured an automated mechanism capable of transporting a steel ball through a constrained workspace within a five second target time. The project combined scotch yoke and slider crank mechanisms with custom gear reductions, dynamic simulation in Autodesk Inventor, and…
Autodesk InventorCAD AssemblyDynamic SimulationMechanism DesignDfMEngineering Calculations