Car Ramp Corrosion Mitigation

I explored the material properties, heat treatment, corrosion resistance, and tensile strength of an A36 Steel Car Ramp (left). By leveraging principles of Materials Science, the ramp was redesigned with Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), which is a lighter, eco-friendly, and corrosion resistive alternative. After digging into the material properties and running FEA simulations in SolidWorks (right), I confirmed the PMMA version could safely handle the weight of a typical car, all while improving corrosion resistance and cutting down on environmental impact.