Element H: PROTOTYPE TESTING AND DATA COLLECTION PLAN

Due 3/29

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?

  1. 1. 1. While designing this product the group better learned how to design a project that is workable in the real world. We are also be learned how to plan the process of making a product.

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

  1. 1. 1. Our data and analysis were over the time of 2 weeks and also had a lot of prior planning in order to execute this. Alongside the tests were done in multiple locations to improve accuracy.

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