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Fundamentals of Mechanical Design - Warman ball collection, sorting and delivery concept presentation

1. Introduction

You will use the first 6-steps of the Design Process (Karsnitz 2013) to solve the problem of collecting, sorting and delivering the balls in the 2017 Warman Student Design and Build Project. You may refer to the latest version of the Warman Competition Rules 2017 in Blackboard for more details.

You will work individually and produce a 6-page presentation/portfolio of your proposed design. You may use Word, PowerPoint, etc., provided your final submission is in A4 pdf format. There is no limit to the amount of information included in the page limit as long as it is well presented and reads easily.

The Step Design Process (Karsnitz 2013)

1. Define the problem

2. Brainstorming / problem solving techniques for devising potential solutions

3. Researching the problem and generating ideas

4. Identify criteria and specify constraints

5. Explore possibilities

6. Select a viable approach

You will be graded on content and presentation.

Content will consider how well you have followed the design process stages and the quality of your ideas. For example:

• Have you interpreted and defined the problem properly based on the information provided in the competition rules?
• Have you applied problem solving methodology like brainstorming, lateral thinking, TRIZ, synectics, etc. to explore different approaches to solving the problem?
• Have you researched existing mechanisms and techniques for solving the problem?
• Have you developed realistic criteria and constraints for choosing your final design approach?
• Have you used a decision matrix to identify the most creditable solution?
• Is your final design feasible given the information presented?

Presentation considers how well you communicate both the design process and your solutions to the design problem to your audience.

• Do you present the right balance of information; i.e. the right amount considering the limited presentation/pitch opportunity (6 pages)?
• Are your headings concise and logical?
• Are descriptions relevant and to the point, with attention to spelling and grammar?
• Is the quality of your sketches and drawings to a high standard?
• Are sketches and drawings planned, properly laid out and annotated?
• Does the quality of presentation instil confidence in your ability to produce a quality, working device?

All these factors will be considered in allocating a grade for this piece of assessment and have been summarized in the attached CRA.

This assessment does not require you to make an oral presentation.

Assignment Files - https://www.dropbox.com/s/6z9vhonc2j6biqr/Assignment%20Files.rar?dl=0