In the Spring Term, this Engineering 103 Design
class has the task of constructing an artificial heart valve that is
potentially safer and more reliable than current artificial heart valves. The
heart valve copies the design of an expandable steamer basket. There are many
obstacles with this project. Some of which include, the reduction of blood
clotting, what material to use, projected longevity of the device, and ensuring
that there are no leaks or backwards blood flow. Managing time and money
throughout the project will be crucial; furthermore, extensive use of the 3D
design program, CREO Parametric, will aid in the planning and construction of
the heart valve, as well as allowing for modifications if the project is not
doing a sufficient job. At the end of the term the deliverables will be
presented as a 3D printed prototype of the heart valve and test results
measuring the overall effectiveness of the design.
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