Step 1.

)
Name: Zanab Iqbal
Period:1
Date Started: 3/14/16
Due Date: 3/15/16
Group Members: Katie, Aaliyah, Shawn
Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Define the Problem
3.

Date: 3/14/16

Define the
Problem
What need or

want must be met by the solution?

We will design and construct a new crane for a construction company that will hold the greatest
amount of weight before failing before march 15. By using the engineering design process and create
a model applying the Pythagorean theorem create a prototype for the crane and test is for failure and
effectiveness of the design by completing the crane strain

Step 2.)

Step 3)
Date Started: Zanab

Due Date:3/15/16

Group Members: Katie Baumann, Shawn, Aaliyah

Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Research and Generating Ideas

4. Research and Generating Ideas

In the space below, document your research. Be sure to include proper citations at the
end of your notes.
Notes

Crane boom holds the load

It allows crane to raise loads to various heights
Crane boom is used to move objects
Booms can have numerous telescoping sections

Step 4.)
Name: Zanab
Period: 1
Date Started: 3/2/16
Due Date:
Group Members: Katie, Aaliyah, and Shawn
Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Identifying criteria and specifying constraints
5. Identifying criteria and specifying constraints
What are the criteria and constraints of the design problem?

Date: 3/3/16

Criteria
Ability to hold the greatest amount
of weight before failing
20 inches is the maximum
Joints glued
Include hook
Attacked to tower
Hold 14 inches from tower center

Constraints
Composites
When sizing a crane, one cant just look at the
heaviest model at a radius and compare it to
the composite of the crane at the matching
radius
Add in the weight of the rigging, weight of the
block, weight of the lines, weight of the ball
attached to the string.

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Name: Zanab Iqbal
Period: 1
Date Started:
Due Date:
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Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
File 2.1.5: Crane Stain Design Brief Design Folio

Date: 3/3/2016

6. Exploring possibilities
Reflect on your brainstormed ideas and research notes and describe the plusses and
minuses of each design approach you have considered.
Brainstorming
Idea

Pluses

Minuses

Sketch 1

Best arm strength

Best holding strength

Uses more materials

Sketch 2

Uses less materials

Strongest string

Skinnier arm (weaker)

Uses less materials

Hollow (weaker)
Wouldnt hold much

Sketch 3

Category

Below
Average

Average

Excellent

Consider
Alternative
Solutions

Inadequately
analysis of a
variety of
possible
solutions.

Satisfactorily analyzes a variety of Did not enter the research phase with
possible solutions, based on
a preconceived idea of the final
research and the relationship of
design. Satisfactorily analyzes a
those designs to the criteria and
variety of possible solutions, based on
constraints. All notes are recorded research and the relationship of those
in the Engineering Folio or EDJ.
designs to the criteria and constraints.
All notes are recorded in the
Engineering Folio or EDJ.

Sketch 1

Sketch 2

sketch 3

Step 6.)
Name: Zanab Iqbal
Period:
Date Started: 3/11/16
Due Date:
Group Members:
Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Selecting an Approach

Date:

5. Selecting an Approach
a. Enter the constraints and criteria of the project in the first column.
b. Score your brainstorming ideas against each constraint or criterion and indicate how
well the idea meets the criteria and constraints.
3 pts = easily meets, 2 pts = somewhat meets, 1 pt. = does not meet
c. Total the columns and circle the highest score to indicate your best design idea.
Constraint/Criterion
Ability to hold the most
amount of weight before
falling.

Include hook

Maximum length is 20
inches

Strong base

Equal sided
foundation

Triangle
structure

Hook is
short

Hook is
secured in
the
structure

The hook is
knotted
tight and
secure

Measure
the wood

Make the 20
inches of
material
strong

The length
is correctly
cut

Double up
the base
with wood

Use a lot of
glue to hold it
together

The hook is
not long
and
dangling

Secure the
hook in the
structure with
knots and glue

Use a ruler

Dont overuse
materials

Attached to tower

Make sure it
is secure

Limited supplies

Total

Make each
side of the
structure
balanced

The
structure is
straight

Use each
supply
carefully

Break apart
wood

(15)

10

Use
popsicle
sticks to
build
foundation
9

Make the
size small
enough to
fit the tower
No limit on
glue so use
a lot

Make good use

of materials so
when attached
to tower it
doesnt fail.
Dont decorate
use materials
skill fully

10

Step 7.)
Name: Zanab Iqbal

Period:1

Date Started:

Due Date:

Date:3/8/16

Group Members: Katie, Zanab, Aaliyah, and Shawn

Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Developing a Design Proposal
7. Developing a Design Proposal
Based on the evaluation of your ideas, develop a design proposal for the highest scoring idea.
Include working drawings (sketches with dimensions, so that you could build your project).
Attach your working drawings to this sheet. Determine the materials you plan to use based on
your design. List the material and quantity below.

Material to be Used

Qty

wood strips ( x1/4 x 24)

feet of mason string

craft sticks

15

wood (3 x 3 x )

Glue

Step 8.)

Name: Zanab Iqbal

Period: 1
Date Started: 3/11/16
Due Date:
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Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Making a model or prototype

Date:

5. Making a model or prototype

In the space below, document the construction of the model/prototype. Be sure to
include sketches/pictures as appropriate.
Construction in-process

Construction in-process

Construction in-process

Final Product

Name: Zanab Iqbal

Period: 1
Date Started:
Due Date:
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Date:

Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Testing and Evaluating the Design, using specifications

Step 9.)Testing and Evaluating the Design, using specifications

As you create your solution, you will perform tests to make sure that the solution is
meeting the needs of the given problem. If your solution does not work, you may need
to repeat the previous steps of the Engineering Design Process, until you find a
functional design. In the space below, document the type of tests you conducted and the
results.
Test Performed

Test Results
The boom withstood the weight without much strain.

Tested if the boom could hold a 100

gram weight.
The boom withstood the weight without much strain.
Tested if the boom could hold a 200
gram weight.
Tested if the boom could hold a 400
gram weight.

The boom withstood the weight without but breaking,

but with some strain.

Category

Below
Average

Average

Excellent

Test and
Evaluate

Testing and
evaluation
processes are
inadequate.

Testing and evaluation processes

are clearly defined in the Design
Proposal and align to the problem
statement. The data collected
during evaluation can be used to
improve the design. All notes are
recorded in the Engineering Folio
or EDJ.

Testing and evaluation processes are

clearly defined in the Design Proposal
and align to the problem statement.
The data collected during evaluation is
clearly documented and used to
improve the design. All notes are
recorded in the Engineering Folio or
EDJ.

Name: Zanab
Period:
Date Started:
Due Date:
Group Members: Aaliyah Katie Zanab Shawn
Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Refining the Design

Date: 3/11/16

Step 10.)

Refining the Design

Based on your tests, what design refinements should be made to the prototype to
ensure that it can satisfy all of the criteria and constraints of the design problem.

Refinements
We could relocate the string, so the weight would be more evenly distributed. We could also add more
materials to the boom so it could withstand more weight. We should also add triangles to the sides to
distribute the weight more evenly.

Category

Below
Average

Average

Excellent

Refine /
Improve

Refinement
based on
testing and
evaluation is
not evident.

Refinements were made from data Refinements were made from data
collected during testing and
collected during testing and
evaluation.
Data-driven decision evaluation.
Data-driven decision
making is clearly evident, and the making is clearly evident and
solution has improved based on
documented. Refinements to the
testing. All notes are recorded in solution are documented and the
the Engineering Folio or EDJ.
solution has improved based on
testing. All notes are recorded in the
Engineering Folio or EDJ.

Step 11.)
Name: Zanab Iqbal
Period:
Date Started:
Due Date:
Group Members: Aaliyah Katie Zanab Shawn
Foundations of Technology
Unit 2 Lesson 1: The Engineering Design Process
Communicating processes and results

Date:3/11/16

Step 12.) Communicating processes and results

a) Demonstrate the operation of your Crane Strain device to the class. As part of your
demonstration, describe the steps involved in creating your device.

We determined the problem

We brainstormed and researched ideas

We explored solutions and chose one

We developed a written design proposal

We made a model

We tested the model and made improvements

b) Complete the Crane Strain Efficiency calculations (

and present your data to the teacher.

Efficiency=

weight held

weight of boom

Category

Below
Average

Communicate Solution
Results
presented
with limited
accuracy.
Limited
supporting
evidence on
how the
solution meets
the task
criteria.

Average

Excellent

Solution is presented accurately

and precisely using the
Engineering Folio or the EDJ. The
Engineering Design Process is well
documented, with supporting
evidence. All information aligns to
how the solution meets the
problem statement as well as the
criteria and constraints.

Solution is presented accurately and

precisely using the Engineering Folio
or the EDJ. The Engineering Design
Process is well documented, with
supporting evidence. All information
aligns to how the solution meets the
problem statement as well as the
criteria and constraints. A more
formal presentation/showcase was
developed to support the solution.