TERM PROJECT Spring 2012

Requirements: 1. Design and analyze an engineering part and provide the followings: a. A complete Static Analysis b. Optimization for the lowest mass Project Selection: 1. Select a simple mechanical structure, e.g., a street lighting structure, a support frame, workbench, project from ME 154, 157, 195, etc. 2. Write a detailed proposal for the project you are interested in working on. No credit will be given for unapproved projects. 3. Select a partner for the project. 4. Once a team is formed, you can not change the team member (so choose the team member carefully).

Progress Report
The progress reports must be submitted according to the schedule, on or before the due dates. As a minimum include the followings: 1. The cover page: Same as the proposal cover page, but add the Due Date at the bottom. 2. Description of the work performed: submit all the work done in this phase and include any modeling, research, calculations, etc. 3. Problems incurred. 4. The Gantt Chart NOTE: To receive full credits on the project, the timeline, progress report, and Final Report must be submitted on or before the deadlines. Deadlines: Proposal Due date: Progress Report Final Report Due Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 5:00 PM

Grading Criteria: a. Depth of FEA knowledge applied 30% b. Novelty of ideas, research, references, external support, etc. 20% c. Compliance with the Final Report Guidelines 10% d. Report quality: Layout, grammar, relevance, etc. -10% e. Meeting deadlines. 10% f. Team of two must choose a more complex project and show more effort than a single person. g. How easy and user friendly are the instructions for recreating the complete FEA model 20%

Preparing the Proposal

When preparing the proposal, you must follow the guidelines given below. 1. Title page a. Project Title b. Team members c. Isometric view or sketch or photo of the structure d. Todays date 2. Describe the proposal using the following Headlines a. Objective: State, in detail, what is the objective of your project. describe the problem to be solved, the method or procedure use appropriate sketches, diagrams or photographs 1 to 2 pages b. End product or deliverables List the deliverables c. Timetable (Gantt Chart see below) An example of the Timeline Chart (You need to fill in the necessary titles): April through May, 2012 April Week/Task 1 1. Prepare Proposal 2. Initial Design 3. Part 4. Part 5. Assembly 6. Drawings 7. Analysis 8. Final Report May 5