Explain the problem you are solving.
Explain the physics of the problem (requires mathematical models and simulations that show the physics of the problem).
Explain what others have done to solve this problem.
Explain what you propose to do to solve the problem, but not necessarily how you will do it yet.
PE - Peer Evaluations
Evaluate the contributions of each member of the team.
SR1 - Safety Review 1
Explain the safety concerns you foresee in solving the problem.
CON - Conceptual Design
Show several concepts and identify your first and second choice concept.
Justify choices.
CDR - Critical Design Review
Show your solution to the problem.
Shows your plan for and what will you build and test.
Requires drawings of geometry, material specifications.
Requires simulation results that show your solution is viable.
Includes a bill of materials for what you will buy, as well as drawings for everything you will build.
Drawings must be approved by the shop(s) before any work is done.
SR2 - Safety Review 2
Explains the safety concerns that exist for your prototype as designed.
Shows what features you have incorporated into your design to minimize risks associated with these concerns.
To be completed prior to purchasing any parts or materials.
SR3 - Safety Review 3
Explains the safety procedures to be followed in conducting your prototype testing.
Must be completed prior to any testing.
FDR - Final Design Review
Shows the results of all design work, including test results and conclusions.
Prototype
Grade will be based on quality, functionality, completion on time, completing on budget, and the overall complexity of the prototype.
