Title
Faculty Advisor
Albano, Leonard D.
Abstract
This project deals with the design of a modern steel structure for a previously built wooden roller coaster. Research was conducted to understand the unique challenges associated with roller coaster design and the performance requirements for the steel framing. Spreadsheets were developed and used as design assistants for both calculating forces based upon the physics of motion and determining structural members based upon AISC LRFD provisions.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2002
Major
Civil Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
Copyright Statement
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Accessibility
Restricted-WPI community only
Advisor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Advisor Program
Civil and Environmental Engineering