Testing

To define and justify the testing method, students need to demonstrate that they are using sound engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles. When applicable, tests that use parts of an ASTM or ISO procedure will generally be easier to define and justify. However, there will be conditions under which it is not reasonable or possible to follow these official procedures, or official procedures do not exist, so students will have to improvise.

Reflective Questions:

• What did I/we learn from testing about how well this design met the stated design requirements?

• Why should others believe my/our analysis of the data?

Include:

• Testing procedures and criteria

• Documentation of testing (Pictures, data)

• Describe who can help you validate your STEM work – what are training or credentials will you need your experts to have?

• Some engineering principles to consider: project management (Gantt chart), documentation (engr. Notebook), stress, strain, material properties

• Describe science concepts you need to investigate

• Any special computer programs, technology or equipment you might use?

• Citations

STEM PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER/RESEARCH

TESTING  CRITERIA

TESTING PROCEDURES

EQUIPMENT AND OR SOFTWARE NEEDED

list and describe why it is needed

TESTING PHOTOS

TESTING DATA