156B Week 7
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Third prototype scheduled for delivery before our Primary Design Review Presentation during week 8.
Pouch for holding the clamp on the girdle, in addition to strapping it down.
Longer Leg straps by 50%
Have soft velcro on the leg straps so that it doesn’t chafe patient’s inner thighs
Find a longer clamp
Important to reiterate that perfect stability is not necessary since the amount of movement during the procedure has been overstated thus far with radiation treatment not occurring until the CT scan machine confirms accurate positioning of the tandem.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Finalized 3rd prototype design
Wrote the Executive Summary
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Compile clamp and third iteration of prototype for final analysis [Team]
Finish the second draft of the report
Prepare for the Primary Design Review Presentation
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Nothing new.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Fail fast frequently.
Iteration #3 of the girdle is currently being constructed, will be acquired before the Primary Design Review Presentation in week 8.
Use the qualitative data from surveys and feedback from patients and medical staff to create quantitative analysis.
Make the report more concise.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
C-Clamp / pelvic girdle interface
Stabilization of applicator within patient
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone: Acquiring prototype version #3 the weekend before Week 8.
See Gantt Chart
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $700.93
Remaining: $2299.07 [Pending invoice for third prototype from Druann, and possible
Progress on Report and Webpage
Report: Waiting on comments for first draft.
Executive Summary completed.
Webpage: Waiting on comments for first draft.