This semester you will use an engineers notebook

This semester you will use an engineer’s notebook to document the process that you will use to design a product. Your notebook will be organized and formatted properly. Entries will be neat, legible, and contain each of the following essential notebook entries.

*Problem Definition The notebook contains a design problem statement that provides a clear explanation of the problem and provides in-depth rationale of the need with multiple creditable sources cited.

*Brainstorming/Idea Generation • The notebook contains 50 or more preliminary design ideas to solve the problem. 10 ideas will be further explored through design sketches and detailed descriptions.

*Research • The notebook contains evidence of U. S. patent searches of existing solutions and some • A focus group, survey, or interviews conducted. • The notebook contains some important details of how and why the constraints and criteria were identified.

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*Constraints & Criteria • The notebook contains all necessary constraints and criteria for designed solutions and provides clear rationale for the constraints and criteria later to be used to assess the final decision.

*Generate Possible Solutions • The notebook contains multiple possible solutions that are appropriate for the skill level; time allotted; and use of available resources. Proper analyses of the solution are considered in the final design selection.

*Analysis (including optimization) • The notebook contains rationale for final design solution evaluated against the identified constraints and criteria. • Data is used to make informed decisions about the selection of a design solution.

*Prototype • A functioning prototype is submitted. • The notebook contains evidence that the prototype meets all specifications identified with complete functionality. All materials used and construction techniques are appropriate for a quality prototype and all manufacturing and safety standards are addressed.

*Testing • The notebook contains evidence that prototype tests were conducted, yielding strong evidence of the performance of the design solution based upon all identified constraints and criteria and included evidence of meeting all manufacturing and safety standards. Appropriate tests yielded numerical data, field notes, and stakeholder surveys.

*Specifications • Parametric modeling drawing of solution and 2 D drawings of prototype. Complete parts list and materials list, including data safety sheets, product life-cycle details, manufacturing codes. A complete process flow chart documenting step-by-step construction with photos of the manufacturing process in action. Documentation of equipment used and details of custom jigs if required.

1. Problem Definition (10 pts. ) 2. Brainstorming/Idea Generation (10 pts. ) 3. Research (5 pts. ) 4. Constraints & Criteria (2. 5 pts. ) 5. Generate Possible Solutions (10 pts. ) 6. Analysis (including optimization) (2. 5 pts. ) 7. Prototype (20 pts. ) 8. Testing (5 pts. ) 9. Specifications (20 pts. ) 10. Communicating (15 pts. )