CUB: Carbon Ultralight Basket

CME 485: Senior Design Project II (Spring 2021) 


                        Qualification Testing 



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AVG Flexural Stress: 69,286 psi

QUV: Weathering Tester

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    This machine used alternating UV light and condensation weathering conditions over a period of 24-hours.

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AVG Flexural Stress: 49,554 psi 



Adhesion Test: 

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AVG Flexural Stress: 69,286 psi

Deflection Test:

Main Post

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 Instron was adjusted and used to measure the deflection of the main post.

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Data from Deflection Test

Max Force: 18 lbs








          Flexural Test of Spokes

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AVG Flexural Stress: 13,020 psi

Weight of Basket: 

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   Weight: 39.0 pounds

Weight w/o base: 17 pounds

32% lighter than most disc golf baskets on market 



 CUB: Carbon Ultralight Basket 

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