MEMS 411: Q.T. B-BAR, Gambian Pouched Rat Trap

Authors

Benjamin W. Horine Jr., Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Ileane Ho, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Sarangi Pathirana, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Fall 2021

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

12-15-2021

Problem Statement

To design and build an improved rat trap that will effectively capture a Gambian Pouched Rat of larger size ensuring the rodents' safety, easy deployment in natural environments, simple mechanical release mechanisms, and cost-effectiveness.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Horine, Benjamin W. Jr.; Ho, Ileane; and Pathirana, Sarangi, "MEMS 411: Q.T. B-BAR, Gambian Pouched Rat Trap" (2021). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 177.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/177