1.Engineering DesignPortfolioSAMUEL LEVAC-LEVEYMECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTDALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

2. Table of ContentsSkySquirrel Technologies Inc. Co-op job (Current)Dalhousie Formula SAE Racecar TeamDalhousie Robotics TeamWind Turbine Class Design ProjectElectronic Toy Car Class Design ProjectBasketball Hoop Class Design ProjectHovercraft Grade 11 Science FairContact info:s.levaclevey@gmail.comcell: 514-432-1266Linkedin: Samuel levac-levey 3. SkySquirrel Technologies (Co-op, Fall 2014) Designed protective casingfor Aqweo drone Functional Aesthetic Easy to manufacture Easy to assemble 4. SkySquirrel Technologies Motor MountsDesign Criteria: Attach motor and landing ski on the same mount Rugged Easy to manufacture Well ventilated Aesthetic 5. Dalhousie Formula SAE Team (2013-Present)Member of Chassis TeamPrimarily responsible for force calculations:Forces on the wheels Using Excel SpreadsheetsForces on Bell crankForces on engine mountsDesigned engine mountsAssisted with cost reportFabricated professional CAD drawings using SolidWorksAssisted in assembly of vehicle 6. Dalhousie Robotics Team (2013-Present)Competition: Design a robot that will navigate an obstacle course while following GPS waypointsFocused on mechanical design and construction of robotHelped design of smaller and more nimble robot than the previous years robotDesigned multi-directional wheel mount on SolidWorksHelped optimize robot size using SolidWorksObtained valuable hands-on building experience 7. Wind Turbine Design Project (Winter 2014)Project goal: To design and build a wind turbine for the purpose of pumping waterLed team of 3 to design and build an innovative shrouded turbinePerformed 100+ SolidWorks Flow Simulations to optimize shroud designDesigned innovated ball bearing system with flanges for easy removalDesigned structural aerodynamic system for increased efficiencyResult: Shroud drastically increased power output and virtually eliminated noise and vibration 8. Wind Turbine Flow SimulationsFor proof of concept: For shroud optimization: 9. Wind Turbine Ball bearingsUsed SolidWorks to design ball bearings1st iteration: needed to be permanentlysuperglued2nd iteration: flanged for easy maintenance 10. Wind Turbine Support structureSupport structure aerodynamics shielded the 3D printed gears while decreasing turbulencethrough center of turbine 11. Electronic Toy Car Design Project (Fall 2013)Project Goal: Build a toy car with working headlights and taillights, integrate 3D-printed bodywith given chassisLed team of 4 to design creative flying car car bodyDesigned and tested circuitry for headlights, tail-lights, and flashing wing lights 12. Electronic Toy Car - Circuitry 13. Basketball Hoop Design Project (Fall 2012)Project Goal: Design an outdoor basketball hoop which can resist high wind speeds, whilebeing packaged in a box with restricted dimensions and a weight limitLed team of 2 to design a robust basketball hoop using Solid Edge ST4Used McMaster Carr parts supplier to obtain CAD models for fasteners 14. Hovercraft for Grade 11 Science Fair(Winter 2009)Designed and built a working hovercraftCarrying capacity of 1 adult (160+ lbs)Included propulsion and braking systemsUsed at my High School by students for several years after my graduation