Semester: 471
Onaizah Colleges
Group Ass.: 01
College of Engineering & Information Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Due: 19 / 11 / 2025
Course: Introduction to Engineering Design (GE 211)
Students information
No. Student Name Student ID
1- Mohammed Meshal Al-Otaibi 451111158
Device to crash cans
Objective:
To create a simple and efficient device that can crush soda cans easily and
safely.
Main objective:
Building an easy-to-use system that makes it easy to reduce the size of cans
with little effort, thus aiding in recycling.
Device specifications:
The device needs to be portable, simple to build, maintain, and sell to many
people, including kids.
Device capabilities:
• It should be made from materials that are easy to get and can be reused,
helping to keep things environmentally friendly.
• The cost to make it should be between 80 and 100 SR, and the whole
device should weigh no more than 5 kg.
• The design needs to be easy to use, requiring less than 30 N of force, and
it must stay stable without tipping.
• For safety and ease of use, the crusher should be small in size, have a
sturdy base, and use strong, durable materials.
• It will be operated by hand, foot, or both, without needing any electricity.
• The final product must be affordable, lightweight, easy to use, safe, and
simple to make, fulfilling the basic needs of users while being eco-
friendly and user-friendly.