1- Create/Design Concept; Analyze; Test- Benchmark TechnologyAssess Customer Wants/Metrics/SpecificationsDesignConceptProveConcept- Concept- Customer & Technology Basis- Project Plan- Concept Design- Engineering Basis- Plan update- Proof of Concept Prototype- Path Forward PlanProject PhasesDevelopment0Confirm Requirements- Affirmed Goals/Needs- Scope Definition - Key Metrics- Technology Req’ts.Deliverables1ProposeConcept23Feedback - ContentShow logic & assumptionsUse valid target customersDerive Wants = “should” ; constraints = “must”Derive lessons learned from benchmarkingDerive Metrics = ways to measure “wants”Derive Target Values = Engr Reqts.Summarize why wants, metrics, target values chosenIdentify, design, analyze critical subsystemsGenerate ConceptsExplain tradeoffs among serious alternativesDerive “Decisions”, Select “Best” ConceptFeedback - FormAlways deliver your best effort Context – what is this report for? Use Graphics! Embed important Figs & use Fig. #’s (Avoid Flip?) “Sloppy”means unreadable / (Use Writing Center) Always spell-check, proof-read, make user-friendly Always read out loud!Feedback - OtherLogical order of tasks?Validity of Customers/Wants/Metrics?Benchmarking Photos, Data, Lessons Learned? PTO Refs?Select Best Concept by Metrics/Target ValuesCheck sensitivity of decision to inputs?TMI on Management?23- Create/Design Concept; Analyze; Test- Benchmark TechnologyAssess Customer Wants/Metrics/SpecificationsDesignConceptProveConcept- Concept- Customer & Technology Basis- Project Plan- Concept Design- Engineering Basis- Plan update- Proof of Concept Prototype- Path Forward PlanProject PhasesDevelopment0Confirm Requirements- Affirmed Goals/Needs- Scope Definition - Key Metrics- Technology Req’ts.Deliverables1ProposeConcept23R2 Draft on 5/3R2 Final on 5/17Phase 2 – Big PictureIntro – Summarize ProjectDetail Design Design Freeze by Ph2 Draft Submittal Engr Drawings + Bill of Materials Analyses Risk ReductionPhase 2 - IntroBackgroundCustomers/wants – updatedBenchmarking Lessons, metrics, range of wild ideasMetrics & Target Values – How?, Why?Summary of Concept SelectionDesign Freeze by Ph2 Draft SubmittalPhase 2 – Detailed DesignFlow Chart of Decisions?Subsystems & InteractionsCritical Metrics, Target Values Include deflection, strength, fatigue, vibration…Assumptions! Cantilever conservative for stress Simple supports conservative for deflectionEasy/Tough Choices & CompromisesSafety Factor/Margin SummaryPhase 2 – Audience IssuesCoherence is #1 taskGraphics (shrink sizes) Re-do sketches Intersperse figures in report body Reverse White on Black imagesSchedule – Roll up earlier sub-tasksDrawings – Need Bill of MaterialsBackup Slides – Key to Good
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