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Introduction to the Major Design Project (MDP)
University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Engineering Science
Introduction to Engineering Design, ES 1050
November 5, 2009
Problem Statement
Design an interactive display to demonstrate one green technology.
Problem Statement
The problem is NOT to design or implement a green technology. It is to demonstrate an existing technology
Problem Statement
Some areas to consider:
Who is the audience (kids, students, professionals, general public?)
Where is the display (museum, science centre, mall?)
Which technology (energy, recycling, pollution?)
Steps in MDP
Problem definition Background research (SOTA) Specifications Detailed Design Prototyping
Problem definition
Things to consider: What area will we focus on? Who is the user? What does the user need? (What are we trying to teach?) Do not define the problem to limit the solution. Consider a multi-disciplinary approach.
Constraints
Things to consider: Size (50cm x 50cm x 50cm) Weight (10kg) AC Power (max 100W, CSA approval required) Safety (no hazardous chemicals or hazardous motions) Should survive its expected working life
Budget Constraints
The budget is limited to: No more than $100 per team member cash contribution ($400 per team) One hour UMS time Maximum $200 borrowed/scavenged/donated parts Computers do not count towards budget
Project organization
The MDP is organized as follows: Work in studio teams Work during studios and in team meeting times throughout semester Design reviews (for credit) in studio Deliverables and progress reports
Phase I Report
One report per team: Similar to CV submissions Problem definition Identification of objectives and constraints Concept generation (creativity and innovation) Concept selection (using structured techniques)
Background research (SOTA)
State of the Art (SOTA) investigates: Other solutions to similar problems Emerging technologies that may help
Make sure your SOTA contains analysis, not just data.
Individual submission
Design reviews
Graded by team: Occur three times throughout project Two informal discussions One formal presentation Allow instructors to monitor milestones
Final Report
One report per team: Should report on the whole project Includes design specifications and drawings Includes modeling and experimental data Should include a user’s manual
MDP Showcase
The MDP prototypes are displayed to the University community and the public at the showcase.
Here are some photos from previous years:
MDP Showcase
The angular momentum swing
MDP Showcase
Autonomous robot
MDP Showcase
The solar powered roller coaster
MDP Showcase
The turbine display
Evaluation
You will be evaluated based on: Three design reviews SOTA Design notebook Prototype/Showcase Design reports Operating manual
Upcoming Schedule
November Lectures: Introduction to disciplines Discipline specific case studies Safety
November Studios: Background research Problem definition Concept generation
Upcoming Schedule
January/February Lectures: CAD Empirical and theoretical modeling
January/Feburary studios: Modeling Prototype design
Upcoming Schedule
March Lectures: Discipline specific case studies
March studios: Prototype construction Testing Model validation