ABSTRACT
In this project, three alternative design solutions were considered for the foldable cam – bed. The authors utilize the local materials (with cost consideration) for the components. The merits and demerits of each of the alternative with respect to the considered group were also discusses and the solutions of the alternatives that best satisfied the limitations were selected for production. The material selected design and cost analysis, production processes and operation maintenance and problems encountered during the design were also included.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Letter of Transmission
Release Page
Signature Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of content
CHAPTER ONEIntroduction
Limitation of existing foldable camp – bed
Design specification of the foldable camp – bed
CHAPTER TWOLiterature Review
Component parts of the foldable camp – bed
The Angel Iron
The catcher
The cover
The brackets
The square pipe
CHAPTER THREEDesign solution
Alternative A
Merit
Demerit
Alternative B
Merit
Demerit
Alternative C
Merit demerits
CHAPTER FOURMaterial selection
Mild steel
Standard parts used
CHAPTER FIVEDescription of foldable camp – bed
CHAPTER SIXCost and design analysis
Stages of design process
Conceptual stage
Acceptance stage
Functional stage
Translation stage
Stage of production
Weldability
Impact resistance
Possible defects in the materials
Deterioration due to wear and corrosion
Defects on workmanship
Extent of use of a particular material
CHAPTER SEVENConstruction
CHAPTER EIGHTEconomic Analysis
Material cost Analysis
Machine cost Analysis
Labour cost
CHAPTER NINEOperation of the foldable camp – bed
The viability of the system
CHAPTER TENConclusion
Recommendation
References
