Appendix CR4.

I: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION FOR CAPSTONE DESIGN

COURSES
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I & II (ME-497 and ME-498) TIME LINE

Senior Design Project Schedule ME-497 ME-498

SDP I Week
Team formation 1&2 Final
Problem brain storming (meeting with subject specific advisors)
Select engineering problem and advisor for Senior design project 2
(Program Committee)
Project proposal submission 45
Team contract
 Terms of agreement
 Roles of team members
 Conflict resolution
 Team meeting schedule
Problem Definition
 Summarized abstract;
 Background of engineering problems;
 Contemporary solutions; limitations/issues of
contemporary solutions;
 Customer needs/requirements
Design Solution
 Goals, objectives and scope
 Design methods;
 Design specifications: fulfillment of customer needs
 Design specifications: fulfillment of realistic constraints
 Feasibility and implementation of the design
 Deliverables
Project proposal evaluation and approval (Viva) 6
Development of design concept 1 78
 Goals, objectives and scope
 Alternative theory/ processes/ systems/ components/
models
 Design specification 1: Customer requirements
 Design specification 2: Constraints
 Manufacturability (raw material, facilities)
 Goals to deliverables
Development of design concept 2
 Goals, objectives and scope
 Alternative theory/ processes/ systems/ components/
models
  Design specification 1: Customer requirements
 Design specification 2: Constraints
 Manufacturability (raw material, facilities)
 Goals to deliverables
Design concept development evaluation (advisor) 9
Desıgn concept selectıon Pugh Method 10th 11th
 Design criteria 1: Procurement and manufacturability
 Design criteria 2: Design specifications 1 (Provide values
of design parameters according to customer needs)
 Design criteria 3: Design specifications 2 (Provide
estimated values for fulfillment of realistic constraints)
 Design concept: Score calculation and selection
Design concept selection evaluation (advisor) 12th
Submit interim project report 13th 15th
Faculty feedback and evaluation of interim project report (advisor) 15th 16th
SDP II
Submit modified interim project report 1
Evaluation of and approve project report based on feedback from 497 2
Develop mathematical model 3
 Apply appropriate theory
 Select appropriate engineering parameters
 Calculate required engineering parameters
Evaluation of mathematical model (advisor) 4
Develop simulation model (CE) With
 Make assumptions with approximations Prototyping
 Select mechanical properties 5 6 (EE,ME)
 Produce simulation model Without
Develop simulation model (EE)
Prototyping
 Assembly and connection 5 12 (CE)
 Circuit/Component level analysis
 System level analysis
 Input/output data
Evaluation of simulation model (advisor) 7 (With
Prototyping)
12 (Without
Prototyping)
Project manufacturability 8
 Evaluate Project manufacturability (ME, EE)
 Ensure all raw materials are procurable
 Confirm the availability of facilities/equipment/labor
  Confirm availability of technical information and supervision
personnel
 Budget allocation
Evaluation of project manufacturability (advisor) 9
Final Design/Prototype development and manufacturing (ME) With
 Manufacture component simulation
 Inspect component 10-12 (ME,
 Failure analysis of component EE)
 Assembly of prototype Without
 Heat treatment of prototype simulation
Final Design/Prototype development and manufacturing (EE)
6-12 (ME,
 Assembly of Prototype
EE)
 Routing and Placement Optimization
 Thermal and Electrical Factors
 Use of Manufacturing Equipment
 Inspection of Prototype
Evaluation of prototyping 12
Detailed analysis I 13-14
 Functionality Analysis
 Failure Analysis
 Health and Safety Analysis
 Economic Constraints
Detailed analysis II
 Environmental Constraints
 Societal Constraints
 Sustainability Constraints
Evaluation of detailed analysis I and II (advisor) 14
Final report submission and evaluation (advisor) 15
Evaluation of Poster and Oral presentations 16

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT – I (497)

COs for 497
CO1: Submit senior design project team contract and proposal consisting of problem definition,
abstract, statements that clearly indicate goals, scope and feasibility of the solution based on
literature review incorporating design specifications and fulfillment of realistic constraints
CO2: Develop the conceptual solutions to the design problem by conducting a thorough literature
review of all existing and proposed solutions
CO3: Select and explain the appropriate design concepts for implementation of capstone project
by evaluating its feasibility, design specifications and fulfillment of realistic constraints
CO4: Write interim project report by working as a member of a multidisciplinary engineering
design team, evaluate this report with senior project advisor and document necessary feedback for
improvement
Assessments for 497

Course Assessment Method Percentage Due Date

(%)
Project Proposal 20
Design Concepts Development 20
Design concept selection 20
Team work (Team contract + 2 PIs) 15
Interim project report 25
TOTAL 100

COs & PIs SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT – I (497)

CO1: Submit senior design project team contract and proposal consisting of problem definition,
abstract, statements that clearly indicate goals, scope and feasibility of the solution based on
literature review incorporating design specifications and fulfillment of realistic constraints
PROBLEM DEFINITION
[abet_PI_10_12] Affective: Internalizing values Develop problem definition for a capstone
design project proposal which is properly referenced, consists of a summarized abstract;
background of engineering problems; contemporary solutions; limitations/issues of contemporary
solutions; and customer needs/requirements

PROPOSE SOLUTION
[abet_PI_8_29] Affective: Internalizing values Provide solutions to contemporary engineering
problems for a capstone design project proposal by providing goals, objectives and scope; design
methods; design specifications: fulfillment of customer needs and realistic constraints; feasibility
and implementation of the design; and deliverables;

LITERATURE REVIEW
[abet_PI_9_12] Affective: Organize values into priorities Conduct literature review of
professional research materials for capstone design project on topics such as background of
engineering problems, contemporary solutions, limitations/issues of contemporary solutions and
proposed solution by utilizing multiple sources such as library, web, manufacturer catalogue or
engineering data sheets etc. to locate, gather and assimilate relevant information; provide
appropriate list of references

TEAM CONTRACT
[abet_PI_4_12] Affective: Internalizing values Contribute actively to prepare the team contract with
collaboration of team members and faculty; define conditions of team contract such as general policy,
operations, scope of project, team project roles, major assignments, meeting schedule, communications and
policy for conflict resolution; elaborate individual and team member strengths and weaknesses with faculty
and colleagues related to definition of team roles; collect and verify CVs appropriately aligned to required
roles; submit signed team contract with finalized assignment of team roles
CO2: Develop the conceptual solutions to the design problem by conducting a thorough literature
review of all existing and proposed solutions
PROPOSE CONCEPTUAL SOLUTIONS
[abet_PI_8_30] Affective: Internalizing values Develop multiple conceptual design solutions in a capstone
design project by conducting a thorough literature review of all existing and proposed solutions to address
the limitations/issues of contemporary solutions to engineering problems; propose alternative
processes/systems/components/models which apply either existing, modified or alternate engineering
theory to implement final design solutions that meet customer requirements and fulfill realistic constraints
such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability constraints; provide: goals, objectives and scope; deliverables; design specifications

[abet_PI_9_12] Affective: Organize values into priorities Conduct literature review of professional research
materials for capstone design project on topics such as background of engineering problems, contemporary
solutions, limitations/issues of contemporary solutions and proposed solution by utilizing multiple sources
such as library, web, manufacturer catalogue or engineering data sheets etc. to locate, gather and
assimilate relevant information; provide appropriate list of references

CO3: Select and explain the appropriate design concepts for implementation of capstone project
by evaluating its feasibility, design specifications and fulfillment of realistic constraints
[abet_PI_11_68] Cognitive: Evaluating Apply the Pugh method with weights to select one of the 2
developed design concepts; select appropriate weights for the various design criteria related to procurement
and manufacturability: availability of resources and/or engineering consultancy, cost of procurement and/or
manufacture (SAR), time to market (days); customer design specifications: detailed aspects of design
specifications (3 to max 5 aspects); and realistic constraints: environmental, sustainability, societal, safety
and health, economic (3 to max 5 aspects with safety and health being compulsory); center and normalize
to maximum value; apply weights to calculate final score for 2 concepts; select the design concept based on
the maximum score.

[abet_PI_9_12] Affective: Organize values into priorities Conduct literature review of professional research
materials for capstone design project on topics such as background of engineering problems, contemporary
solutions, limitations/issues of contemporary solutions and proposed solution by utilizing multiple sources
such as library, web, manufacturer catalogue or engineering data sheets etc. to locate, gather and
assimilate relevant information; provide appropriate list of references

[abet_PI_8_31] Affective: Internalizing values Explain in detail the benefits and limitations of the selected
design concept and summarize the various design criteria related to procurement and manufacturability:
availability of resources and/or engineering consultancy, cost of procurement and/or manufacture (SAR),
time to market (days); customer design specifications: detailed aspects of design specifications (3 to max 5
aspects); and realistic constraints: environmental, sustainability, societal, safety and health, economic (3 to
max 5 aspects with safety and health being compulsory);

CO4: Write interim project report by working as a member of a multidisciplinary engineering

design team, evaluate this report with senior project advisor and document necessary feedback for
improvement

[abet_PI_10_12] Affective: Internalizing values Develop problem definition for a capstone design project
proposal which is properly referenced, consists of a summarized abstract; background of engineering
problems; contemporary solutions; limitations/issues of contemporary solutions; and customer
needs/requirements
[abet_PI_7_22] Affective: Internalizing values Prepare interim senior design project report following a
specific/standard format, incorporating modifications in literature review, any suggestions for improvement
based on advisor feedback to present (a) problem definition: summarized abstract, background of engineering
problems, contemporary solutions, limitations/issues of contemporary solutions, customer
needs/requirements; (b) develop design solutions: goals of project, scope of project; (c) develop two design
concepts (design specifications: customer requirements, constraints); and (d) select design concepts based
on Pugh method;

Teamwork
[abet_PI_4_14] Affective: Internalizing values Complete all tasks in a professional and timely manner to
fulfill responsibility and duties of assigned roles in team work for an engineering project

[abet_PI_4_6] Affective: Internalizing values Exhibit professional responsibility and leadership qualities by
supporting group activities and assisting other team members in solving civil engineering problems, fulfillment
of essential assignments and milestones for the effective completion of the overall project

[abet_PI_4_7] Affective: Internalizing values Communicate effectively with assigned supervisors, team
members and other stake holders; listen to given instructions; listen to others in the team and create a
supportive team environment; effectively coordinate tasks with other team members; and complete assigned
tasks in a timely manner

[abet_PI_4_18] Affective: Internalizing values Summarize effective strategies for dealing with a variety of
interpersonal and communication problems that commonly arise in teamwork, choose the best of several given
strategies for a specified problem, and justify the choice

[abet_PI_4_15] Affective: Internalizing values Report information credibly regarding the performance,
interaction and cooperation of team members for the fulfillment of team project

[abet_PI_4_22] Affective: Internalizing values Resolve team conflict arising from assignment or completion
of duties, communication or credibility issues etc; provide details of the strategy adopted for conflict
resolution; elaborate on the impact on overall project completion
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT – II (ME-498)
COs for ME 498
CO 1 Write an interim project report, implement any modifications to literature review or any
other sections of the report based on advisor feedback for improvement.
CO 2 Develop the mathematical model of the selected solution to fulfill design specifications
CO 3 Develop and validate the simulation model of the selected solution to fulfill the design
specifications
CO 4 Evaluate the manufacturability of the prototype
CO 5 Manufacture the prototype by effectively working in a team to fulfill design specifications
and realistic constraints
CO 6 Perform detailed analysis of the final design fulfilling functionality, failure, health, safety
and economic constraints
CO 7 Perform detailed analysis of the final design fulfilling environmental, sustainability and
societal constraints
CO 8 Function effectively as a member of an engineering design multidisciplinary team,
establish goals, plan tasks, actively participate in meetings, write technical reports and make oral
presentations

Assessment Grading Table Senior Design Project II (498)

Without prototype

S.No Course Assessment Method Percentage Due Date

(%)

1 Evaluate and Approve interim Project Report based 5 Week 2

on Feedback From 497 (Supervisor)

2 Develop Mathematical Model Background study 10 Week 3-4

3 Develop Simulation Model 10 Week 4-8

4 Model Validation 5 Week 11

5 Detailed Analysis Part1: functionality, failure, 10 Week 13

health, safety and economic constraints

6 Detailed Analysis Part 2 :environmental, 10 Week 14

sustainability and societal constraints
 7 Final Report Evaluation 20 Week 15

8 Final Presentation / Viva 15 Week 16

9 Poster 5 At Project end

10 Team Work 10 At Project end

With prototype

S.No Course Assessment Method Percentage Due Date

(%)

1 Evaluate and Approve interim Project Report based 5 Week 2

on Feedback From 497 (Supervisor)

2 Develop Mathematical Model 5 Week 3-4

3 Develop Simulation Model 5 Week 4-8

4 Model Validation 5 Week 11

5 Manufacturability 5

6 Prototyping 10

7 Detailed Analysis Part1: functionality, failure, 10 Week 13

health, safety and economic constraints

8 Detailed Analysis Part 2 :environmental, 10 Week 14

sustainability and societal constraints

9 Final Report Evaluation 15 Week 15

10 Final Presentation / Viva 15 Week 16

11 Poster / Prototype Display 5 At Project end

12 Team Work 10 At Project end

COs & PIs FOR SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT – II (ME-498)

CO1: Write an interim project report, implement any modifications to literature review or any
other sections of the report based on advisor feedback for improvement.
[abet_PI_7_22] Affective: Internalizing values Prepare interim senior design project report following a
specific/standard format, incorporating modifications in literature review, any suggestions for improvement
based on advisor feedback to present (a) problem definition: summarized abstract, background of engineering
problems, contemporary solutions, limitations/issues of contemporary solutions, customer
needs/requirements; (b) develop design solutions: goals of project, scope of project; (c) develop two design
concepts (design specifications: customer requirements, constraints); and (d) select design concepts based
on Pugh method;

CO2: Develop the mathematical model of the selected solution to fulfill design specifications

[abet_PI_3_35] Affective: Internalizing values Develop the mathematical model of the solution to the
design problem: Apply selected methods for design with appropriate engineering principles; Select specific
engineering parameters corresponding to the variable and/or required specifications related to the applied
loads for performing complete mathematical analysis of the final proposed design; Calculate axial forces,
shear forces, bending moments, torsions, deflections, rotations, vibrations to fulfill both the customer
requirements and realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability considerations
[abet_PI_3_36] Affective: Internalizing values Develop the mathematical model of the solution to the
design problem: Apply selected methods for design with appropriate engineering principles; Select specific
engineering parameters corresponding to the variable and/or required specifications related to materials for
performing complete mathematical analysis of the final proposed design; Calculate yield strength, ultimate
strength, fatigue strength, creep strength, toughness, hardness, elasticity, ductility, compressibility and
collapsibility etc.; Analyze microstructure, chemical composition, phases etc. to fulfill both the customer
requirements and realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability considerations
[abet_PI_3_37] Affective: Internalizing values Develop the mathematical model of the solution to the
design problem: Apply selected methods for design with appropriate engineering principles; Select specific
engineering parameters corresponding to the variable and/or required specifications related to components
for performing complete mathematical analysis of the final proposed design; Calculate geometry, shape and
dimensions of components, reinforcement details, machinability, roughness etc. to fulfill both the customer
requirements and realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability considerations

CO3: Develop and validate the simulation model of the selected solution to fulfill the design
specifications
[abet_PI_3_38] Affective: Internalizing values Produce simulation models of
structural/geotechnical/environmental/transportation/fluid/thermal/acoustics/optics/mechanical/electrical
components and/or systems by employing computer simulation/analysis software tools based on Finite
element, finite discrete and other numerical methods to fulfill both the customer requirements and realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,
and sustainability considerations; make assumptions with approximations relating to geometry (shape,
dimensions), symmetry (component/system), material (type, grade), non-dimensional parameters (pressure,
viscosity, temperature, enthalpy, entropy, density, conductivity, specific heat, corrosivity etc. ) and various
loading (static, dynamic); model select mechanical properties (stress strain curve, ductility, ultimate strength,
yield strength, hardness, toughness etc.) exhibiting material behavior specific to the design analysis and
application; generate mesh for the specific simulation model; define details of component/system contact
(contact domain, contact properties, surface attributes); create boundary conditions to apply force/constraints
on selected nodes of mesh; perform sensitivity analysis using different mesh shapes and/or elements; select
an optimum sensitivity analysis model based on stability, execution time and accuracy;

Validation of Simulation Model

[abet_PI_11_64] Affective: Internalizing values Perform various kinds of analytics to validate the simulation
model such as linear/nonlinear analysis of a given structure/component by using computer simulation/analysis
software tools for measuring/plotting axial forces, shear forces, bending moments, torsions, deflections,
rotations, vibrations for applied forces/loads; yield strength, ultimate strength, fatigue strength, creep
strength, toughness, hardness, elasticity, ductility, compressibility and collapsibility etc. for materials; to
conform to both the customer requirements and standards/codes related to realistic constraints such as
economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
considerations; provide all details of the approach used to perform simulations

CO4: Evaluate the manufacturability of the prototype

Manufacturability:
[abet_PI_3_39] Affective: Organize values into priorities Evaluate Project manufacturability: collect
preliminary data related to mechanical and physical properties of materials, geometry characteristics and
design constraints from standards/codes, catalogues, material data sheets, brochures, public domain
internet sources, technical literature; present all the relevant information in appropriate section of technical
project report

[abet_PI_3_40] Affective: Organize values into priorities Ensure all raw materials are procurable: available
with known vendors, delivered on time, properly stored and accessible for manufacturing; ensure all
consumables are procurable: available with known vendors, delivered on time, properly stored and
accessible for manufacturing; present all the relevant information in appropriate section of technical project
report

[abet_PI_3_41] Affective: Organize values into priorities Confirm the availability of facilities/machines,
testing equipment, tools, software, skilled/unskilled labor etc.; for the manufacture and testing of
components and/or prototype; present all the relevant information in appropriate section of technical project
report

[abet_PI_3_42] Affective: Organize values into priorities Ensure the necessary manufacturing
process/component technical information and supervision personnel are available for completion of
manufacturing process; present all the relevant information in appropriate section of technical project report

Budget allocation
[abet_PI_3_43] Affective: Organize values into priorities List the total available budget; estimate costs
related to procurement of raw materials, consumables; machining; surfacing; assembling; testing;
transportation etc.; prepare prioritized list of all estimated expenses; allocate available budget to cover all
or major estimated manufacturing expenses; present all the relevant information in appropriate section of
technical project report

CO5: Manufacture the prototype by effectively working in a team to fulfill design specifications
and realistic constraints
Manufacturing Component
[PI_6_62] Psychomotor: Origination Manufacture components with specific shape, dimensions and surface
characteristics by operating various types of machines (turning (lathe), milling, shaping, grinding and drilling):
Select appropriate machining parameters (cutting speed, feed, depth of cutting and material removal rate);
maintain the selected machining parameters throughout the entire machining process; inspect the dimensions
and surface quality of the machined components

Structural Component Inspection

[abet_PI_2_41] Psychomotor: Origination Inspect the manufactured components by performing Destructive
Testing such as tensile/compressive, hardness, creep, shrinkage, impact, fatigue, ductility, etc., and Non
Destructive Testing (NDT) such as visual inspection, ultrasonic/radiographic/dye penetrant testing and
pressure testing to verify whether the component conforms to design specifications, customer requirements
fulfilling; specific codes and standards such as ASTM, ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.

Failure Analysis of Structural Component:

[abet_PI_2_42] Psychomotor: Adaptation Implement required testing procedures on manufactured
components using standardized testing equipment as per various engineering standards (AISI, ASTM, ISO,
ASME, etc.,) to assess stress, strain, cracks, excessive deformations, necking, strength, ductility etc., identify
the root cause of failures to apply corrective measures for qualifying the manufactured component

Prototype:
Assembly
[abet_PI_2_43] Psychomotor: Origination Join the manufactured components as per design specifications
by using suitable assembly methods such as welding, riveting, bolting, gluing etc. for fulfillment of the final
design requirements that incorporate health and safety, environmental, economic, and political and
sustainability constraints.

Safety and health regulations electric arc welding

Safety and Health Regulations – Operating Machinery
[abet_PI_6_15] Affective: Internalizing values Implement safety and health regulations, standards and
precautions related to operation of machining equipment in the laboratory or workshop environment: exhibit
engineering professionalism, exercise caution with absolute attentiveness, avoid eating or talking while
operating machinery/equipment; fix the work pieces and cutting tools perfectly; select appropriate cutting
and feeding speeds by considering the type and diameter of the machined part and machine condition; avoid
physically stopping any part of running machinery by hand or foot; maintain safe distance from any moving
parts; avoid leaving machinery unattended in (ON) position for any reason; avoid performing any acts of
measurement, adjustment or maintenance during the operation of machinery; avoid lifting or removing the
safety cover of moving parts during the rotation of the machine parts; turn off the machine when you hear
any unusual sound and inform the equipment/machinery maintenance personnel.

Safety and Health Regulations Closing Down Machinery/Equipment

[abet_PI_6_17] Affective: Internalizing values Implement safety and health regulations, standards and
precautions related to proper close down of machining equipment: turn off the automatic movements in the
machine; turn off the electric power; place the machined parts away from the work space; clean the machine
and its surrounding from any residue, cutting ships, oil and others; lubricate the slip beads and other moving
parts; ensure the cooling water valves are closed and lights are switched off

Safety and Health Regulations Protective Gear

[abet_PI_6_30] Affective: Internalizing values Implement safety and health regulations, standards and
precautions related to personal protective gear and clothing while operating engineering equipment in the
laboratory or workshop environment: Wear transparent machining glasses or any other appropriate welding
glasses to protect the eyes from heat, glare, and flying fragments of hot metals; use a face shield to protect
your eyes and face with appropriate type of lenses; wear safety gloves to protect your hands; Wear overall
cotton clothing with long-sleeves and without pockets; use long trousers to cover snaps and legs and avoid
folding trousers; wear safety shoes; wear appropriate hearing protective devices such as ear plugs, semi-
insert ear plugs or ear muffs to protect from loud noises produced by engineering equipment and machinery
in operation;

Safety and Health Regulations Tools Handling and Ergonomics

[abet_PI_6_13] Affective: Internalizing values Implement safety and health regulations, standards and
precautions related to tools handling and ergonomics of engineering machinery/equipment in the laboratory
or workshop environment: maintain sufficient working space in front and behind each machine/equipment for
easy and safe movement; place raw materials, frequently used tools and accessories/parts of machinery in a
secure, easily accessible, proximal location close to the machine that does not hinder movements; place rarely
used tools and accessories/parts of machinery in a secure, accessible but relatively distant location; use
natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation

Safety and Health Regulations Fire Protection

[abet_PI_6_14] Affective: Internalizing values Implement regulations, standards and precautions related to
fire safety: keep all flammable materials at least 10 meters away from the place of welding/casting or any
other engineering laboratory/workshop operations; ensure the fire-extinguisher and any other fire safety
equipment are tested and acceptable as per local safety authority and standards; check whether fire safety
equipment is operational and placed in an accessible location for immediate use in the event of a fire hazard;
ensure the first aid kit is an accessible and proximal location

Team work
[abet_PI_4_14] Affective: Internalizing values Complete all tasks in a professional and timely manner to
fulfill responsibility and duties of assigned roles in team work for an engineering project

[abet_PI_4_6] Affective: Internalizing values Exhibit professional responsibility and leadership qualities by
supporting group activities and assisting other team members in solving civil engineering problems,
fulfillment of essential assignments and milestones for the effective completion of the overall project

[abet_PI_4_7] Affective: Internalizing values Communicate effectively with assigned supervisors, team
members and other stake holders; listen to given instructions; listen to others in the team and create a
supportive team environment; effectively coordinate tasks with other team members; and complete
assigned tasks in a timely manner

[abet_PI_4_18] Affective: Internalizing values Summarize effective strategies for dealing with a variety of
interpersonal and communication problems that commonly arise in teamwork, choose the best of several
given strategies for a specified problem, and justify the choice

[abet_PI_4_15] Affective: Internalizing values Report information credibly regarding the performance,
interaction and cooperation of team members for the fulfillment of team project

[abet_PI_4_22] Affective: Internalizing values Resolve team conflict arising from assignment or
completion of duties, communication or credibility issues etc; provide details of the strategy adopted for
conflict resolution; elaborate on the impact on overall project completion

Detailed Analysis Part 1:

CO6: Perform detailed analysis of the final design fulfilling functionality, failure, health, safety
and economic constraints (ME)
Functionality Analysis/ Health safety Analysis
[abet_PI_3_73] Affective: Internalizing values Apply the validated simulation/mathematical model to real
case studies/specific problems to verify whether the final design conforms to design specifications, customer
requirements fulfilling; implementation of required safety factors in engineering design; limit state conditions
(serviceability, ultimate and damageability); standards of adopted safe common and well maintained exits,
life lines, thermal isolations, proper acoustics; acceptable levels of various performance criteria such as
immediate occupancy, life safety, collapse prevention etc., based on the standards ( FEMA, OSHA, etc.) for
covered loads (permanent, variable) and exceptional loads (avalanches from snow rock fall and
storms/typhoons, volcanic eruptions, blast, extreme earthquakes, extreme fire, floods, sand/dust storms)

Failure Analysis
[abet_PI_3_74] Psychomotor: Adaptation Implement required testing procedures using standardized
testing equipment as per various engineering standards (AISI, ASTM, ASCE, ISO, AISC, ACI, Eurocodes, British
Standards, etc.) to assess stress, strain, cracks, excessive deformations, necking, strength, ductility etc.,
identify the root cause of failures to apply corrective measures for qualifying the final design

Health and Safety Constraints

[abet_PI_6_18] Affective: Internalizing values Evaluate the final prototype for (a) implementation of
required safety factors in engineering design; (b) health and safety hazards in
manufacturing/implementation/operation phases related to resources utilization, fuels extraction, reuse of
byproduct of combustible fuels, carcinogenic materials, noise injury, toxic emissions, biological contagions,
ergonomic conditions, seismic conditions, radioactive materials exposures etc.; (c) the maintenance and
calibration details and implementations for safe operation of all engineering equipment; to conform to the
minimum acceptable limits set by the national/international codes/standards and regulations

Economic Constraints
[abet_PI_8_22] Affective: Internalizing values Evaluate the economic feasibility of manufacturing,
implementation, operation and commercialization of the final design; detail the development costs, operational
costs (operation and maintenance), non-recurring capital investment costs (site and facility, hardware
purchase, software purchase), recurring costs (raw materials, utilities, skilled and non-skilled labor,
consumables); show cost reduction (one-time purchase of less expensive hardware, lower one-time license
fee), value enhancement (reduction of resource requirements, improved storage and retrieval techniques;
improved resource utilization, reduced error rates), labor cost reduction, decreased overhead costs; present
total benefit over estimated lifetime and the payback period.

Detailed Analysis Part 2:

CO7: Perform detailed analysis of the final design fulfilling environmental, sustainability and
societal constraints (EE, ME, CE)
Environmental Constraints:
[abet_PI_8_23] Affective: Internalizing values Evaluate the environmental impact of the
manufacturing/implementation/operation phases of the final design related to toxic emissions into the
atmosphere, nuclear radiations, biological contaminations, deforestation, disposal/reuse of hazardous waste
material, pollution of natural resources contributing towards global warming, ozone layer depletion and
ecological disturbance etc.; to conform to the minimum acceptable limits set by the national/international
codes/standards and regulations

Societal Constraints:
[abet_PI_8_24] Affective: Internalizing values Evaluate the societal impact of
manufacturing/implementation/operation phases of the final design on cultural: sites/monuments of
archeological/religious significance; economic: effect on employment conditions; political: societal divisions
based on public interest due to harms or benefits of engineering solutions; and living conditions: shift in
regional demographics, change in living and behavioral conditions due to technological influence

Sustainability Constraints:
[abet_PI_8_25] Affective: Internalizing values Evaluate the final design for sustainability related to (a)
environment: preserve biodiversity, maintain and preserve ecosystem with respect to resource development
and waste assimilation; implement pollution control; integrate environmental impact assessment tools;
prioritize renewable energy sources over non renewable energy sources; employ green technology; Ensure
all input, output resources, fuels, materials and consumables are safe and benign to environment and life;
(b) society: offer equal opportunity to all sections of community; involve stakeholder respecting local culture
and religious sentiment; (c) economy: implement value enhancement, cost reduction; allocate benefits and
costs of economic activity equitably; implement shorter payback period with higher benefit to cost ratio in
the life time of the project
CO8: Function effectively as a member of an engineering design multidisciplinary team,
establish goals, plan tasks, actively participate in meetings, write technical reports and make
oral presentations (EE, ME, CE)

Teamwork
[abet_PI_4_14] Affective: Internalizing values Complete all tasks in a professional and timely manner to
fulfill responsibility and duties of assigned roles in team work for an engineering project

[abet_PI_4_6] Affective: Internalizing values Work effectively in a team in producing a design report
within a stipulated timeframe

[abet_PI_4_6] Affective: Internalizing values Exhibit professional responsibility and leadership qualities by
supporting group activities and assisting other team members in solving civil engineering problems,
fulfillment of essential assignments and milestones for the effective completion of the overall project

[abet_PI_4_7] Affective: Internalizing values Communicate effectively with assigned supervisors, team
members and other stake holders; listen to given instructions; listen to others in the team and create a
supportive team environment; effectively coordinate tasks with other team members; and complete
assigned tasks in a timely manner

[abet_PI_4_18] Affective: Internalizing values Summarize effective strategies for dealing with a variety of
interpersonal and communication problems that commonly arise in teamwork, choose the best of several
given strategies for a specified problem, and justify the choice

[abet_PI_4_15] Affective: Internalizing values Report information credibly regarding the performance,
interaction and cooperation of team members for the fulfillment of team project

[abet_PI_4_22] Affective: Internalizing values Resolve team conflict arising from assignment or
completion of duties, communication or credibility issues etc; provide details of the strategy adopted for
conflict resolution; elaborate on the impact on overall project completion

Oral Presentation
[abet_PI_7_5] Affective: Internalizing values Make effective oral presentations in a given time frame to
defend course projects with required: professionalism, style, slide quality, delivery, response to questions;
adequate technical content of problem definition; properly assimilated and relevant literature review; design
specifications: customer requirements or constraints; design methodology: concepts development, concepts
selection and evaluation; manufacturability: scope, planning, budget, deliverables; detailed design analysis:
fulfillment of constraints; conclusion, references, appendices etc.

Written Report
[abet_PI_7_20] Affective: Internalizing values Prepare complete technical senior design project final reports
following appropriate standards, format and style with: title, front matter, list of tables and contents; details
of overall organization of the report; proper English(grammar/spelling/sentence structure); neatly labeled
sketches/diagrams; abstract/introduction; adequate technical content of problem definition; properly
assimilated and relevant literature review; design specifications: customer requirements or constraints; design
methodology: concepts development, concepts selection and evaluation; manufacturability: scope, planning,
budget, deliverables; detailed design analysis: fulfillment of constraints; conclusion, references, appendices
etc.
[abet_PI_9_8] Affective: Internalizing values Perform literature survey on given engineering
problem/solution/application; Locate requested technical information using the internet, company provided or
external resources; provide professional research citations for technical information which is relevant to the
topic of research; assimilate technical information in an organized format in order of relevance to the topic of
research for presenting the practicality of application of engineering solutions to existing problems

Poster Presentation
[abet_PI_7_17] Affective: Internalizing values Make a professional poster presentation of Capstone design
Project; display Abstract, Methodology, Summarized simulation/mathematical Results, conclusions,
references; Provide necessary technical diagrams
[abet_PI_7_18] Affective: Internalizing values Make a professional poster presentation of Capstone design
Project; interact with audience, visitors, reviewers; respond/answer questions proactively in an appropriate
technical and professional manner.
 Rubric for team work assessment of Capstone Design Project – I, PI_4_12
Score Excellent (90-100%)
35% Define all conditions of
team contract such as
general policy, operations,
scope of project, team
project roles, major
assignments, meeting
schedule, communications
and policy for conflict
resolution
30% Elaborate individual and
team member strengths
and weaknesses with
faculty and colleagues
related to definition of
team roles
20% Collect and verify all CVs
appropriately aligned to
required roles
15% Submit signed team
contract with finalized
assignment of team roles
Adequate (75-89%) Minimal (60-75%) Unsatisfactory (0-
60%)
Define all conditions Define most Many conditions of
of team contract such conditions of team team contract such as
as general policy, contract such as general policy,
operations, scope of general policy, operations, scope of
project, team project operations, scope of project, team project
roles, major project, team project roles, major
assignments, roles, major assignments, meeting
meeting schedule, assignments, meeting schedule,
communications and schedule, communications and
policy for conflict communications and policy for conflict
resolution policy for conflict resolution are
resolution undefined
AND/OR AND/OR
Elaborate individual Some deficiency in Multiple deficiencies
and team member elaborating individual in elaborating
strengths and and team member individual and team
weaknesses with strengths and member strengths and
faculty and weaknesses with weaknesses with
colleagues related to faculty and colleagues faculty and colleagues
definition of team related to definition related to definition of
roles of team roles team roles
AND/OR AND/OR
Collect and verify Collect and verify Unable to collect and
most of the CVs are most of the CVs are verify that most of the
appropriately aligned appropriately aligned CVs are appropriately
to required roles to required roles aligned to required
roles
AND/OR
Submit signed team Submit signed team Missing signatures in
contract with contract with submitted team
finalized assignment finalized assignment contract and/or
of team roles of team roles deficiencies in
finalized assignment of
team roles
 HYBRID RUBRIC DEVELOPMENT PROBLEM DEFINITION PI_1
Scor
Excellent (90-100%) Adequate (76-89%) Minimal (60-75%) Unsatisfactory (0-59%)
e
25% Develop problem Develop problem Develop problem Develop problem
definition for a definition for a definition for a definition for a capstone
capstone design project capstone design project capstone design project design project proposal
proposal consists of a proposal consists of a proposal consists of a consists of a summarized
summarized abstract summarized abstract summarized abstract abstract mentioning:
mentioning: mentioning: mentioning: 1. Multiple errors in
1. Accurate English 1. Minor errors in 1. Multiple errors in English semantics,
semantics, English semantics, English semantics, vocabulary and
vocabulary and vocabulary and vocabulary and grammar
grammar grammar grammar 2. Inaccuracy in
2. Engineering 2. Engineering 2. Engineering Engineering
problem, problem, problem, problem,
limitations/issues limitations/issues limitations/issues limitations/issues
3. Application/alignme 3. Application/alignme 3. Application/alignme 3. Inaccuracy in
nt with customer nt with customer nt with customer Application/alignme
needs/requirements needs/requirements needs/requirements nt with customer
needs/requirements
AND/OR AND/OR AND/OR
25% Background of Background of Background of Background of
engineering problems engineering problems engineering problems engineering problems
which are: which are: which are: which are:
1. Accurate English 1. Minor errors in 1. Multiple errors in 1. Multiple errors in
semantics, English semantics, English semantics, English semantics,
vocabulary and vocabulary and vocabulary and vocabulary and
grammar grammar grammar grammar
2. Relevant and current 2. Relevant and current 2. Mostly Relevant and 2. Lacking relevancy
3. Properly referenced 3. Minor errors in current and/or currency
4. Problems lie within referencing 3. Multiple errors in 3. Multiple errors in
scope of the SDP 4. Problems lie within referencing referencing
project scope of the SDP 4. Problems lie within 4. Problems partly/NOT
project scope of the SDP within scope of the
AND/OR project SDP project
AND/OR AND/OR
25% Provide details on Provide details on Provide details on Provide details on
contemporary contemporary contemporary contemporary solutions:
solutions: solutions: solutions: 1. Multiple errors in
1. Accurate English 1. Minor errors in 1. Multiple errors in English semantics,
semantics, English semantics, English semantics, vocabulary and
vocabulary and vocabulary and vocabulary and grammar
grammar grammar grammar 2. Multiple inaccuracies
2. Methodology: 2. Methodology: 2. Minor inaccuracy in explaining
theory/process theory/process in explaining Methodology:
/system/component /system/component Methodology: theory/process
3. Limitations/issues of 3. Minor inaccuracy theory/process /system/component
contemporary in explaining /system/component 3. Multiple inaccuracies
solutions Limitations/issues 3. Minor inaccuracy in explaining
4. Impact on of contemporary in explaining Limitations/issues of
environmental, solutions Limitations/issues contemporary
societal and/or 4. Impact on of contemporary solutions
sustainability environmental, solutions 4. Multiple inaccuracies
aspects societal and/or 4. Minor inaccuracy in explaining Impact
in explaining on environmental,
 sustainability Impact on societal and/or
aspects environmental, sustainability aspects
societal and/or AND/OR
sustainability
AND/OR aspects
AND/OR

25% Selected problem Selected problem Selected problem Selected problem should
should align with should align with should align with align with customer
customer customer customer needs/requirements:
needs/requirements: needs/requirements: needs/requirements: 1. Inaccurate/partial
1. Align with design 1. Align with design 1. Align with design alignment with
specifications specifications specifications design specifications
2. Review/Justification 2. Review/Justification 2. Minor inaccuracy 2. Minor inaccuracy in
for design for design in Review Review /Justification
specifications specifications /Justification for for design
3. Reference to 3. Few Missing aspects design specifications
engineering in reference to specifications 3. Multiple missing
standards and engineering 3. Multiple missing aspects in reference
realistic constraints standards and aspects in to engineering
realistic constraints reference to standards and
engineering realistic constraints
standards and
realistic constraints
 HYBRID RUBRIC DEVELOPMENT PUGH METHOD PI_3
Score Excellent (90-100%)
15% Select appropriate weights for all
design criteria related to:
a. Procurement and
manufacturability:
availability of resources and/or
engineering consultancy, cost of
procurement and/or manufacture
(SAR), time to market (days).
b. Customer Design
specifications:
detailed aspects of design
specifications (3 to max 5
aspects).
c. Realistic Constraints:
environmental, sustainability,
societal, safety and health,
economic etc. (3 to max 5
constraints with safety and health
being compulsory).
20% Provide legible values for all
required Design Criteria 1:
Procurement and
manufacturability [availability of
resources and/or engineering
consultancy, cost of procurement
and/or manufacture (SAR), time
to market (days).]
20% Provide legible values for all
required Design Criteria 2:
Customer Design specifications [3
to 5 max]
Adequate (75-89%) Minimal (60-75%) Un
Select appropriate weights for all Select appropriate weights for Select appr
design criteria related to: most* design criteria related to: design crite
a. Procurement and a. Procurement and a. Procurem
manufacturability: manufacturability:
availability
availability of resources and/or availability of resources and/or engineering
engineering consultancy, cost of engineering consultancy, cost of procuremen
procurement and/or manufacture procurement and/or manufacture time to mar
(SAR), time to market (days). (SAR), time to market (days).
b. Custome
b. Customer Design specifications: b. Customer Design
detailed asp
specifications:
detailed aspects of design (3 to max 5
specifications (3 to max 5 aspects). detailed aspects of design
c. Realistic
specifications (3 to max 5
c. Realistic Constraints:
aspects). environmen
environmental, sustainability, safety and h
c. Realistic Constraints:
societal, safety and health, max 5 cons
economic etc. (3 to max 5 environmental, sustainability, being comp
constraints with safety and health societal, safety and health,
being compulsory). economic etc. (3 to max 5
constraints with safety and health
being compulsory).
AND/OR
AND/OR
Provide legible values for all/most* Provide legible values for most* Provide leg
required Design Criteria 1: Design Criteria 1: Procurement Design Crit
Procurement and manufacturability and manufacturability manufactur
[availability of resources and/or [availability of resources and/or resources a
engineering consultancy, cost of engineering consultancy, cost of consultancy
procurement and/or manufacture procurement and/or manufacture manufactur
(SAR), time to market (days).] (SAR), time to market (days).] (days).]
OR AND/OR
AND/OR
Provide legible values for all/most* Provide legible values for most* Provide leg
required Design Criteria 2: Design Criteria 2: Customer Design Crit
Customer Design specifications [3 Design specifications [3 to 5 max] specificatio
to 5 max]
OR
AND/OR AND/OR
25% Provide legible values for all
required Design Criteria 3:
Realistic Constraints [
environmental, sustainability,
societal, safety and health,
economic etc. (3 to max 5
constraints with safety and health
being compulsory)]
20% Accurate score calculation and
Design Concept selection:
a. Center and normalize to
maximum value.
b. Apply weights to calculate final
score for 2 concepts
c. Select the design concept based
on final calculations
Provide legible values for all/most* Provide legible values for most* Provide leg
required Design Criteria 3: Realistic Design Criteria 3: Realistic Design Crit
Constraints [ environmental, Constraints [ environmental, environmen
sustainability, societal, safety and sustainability, societal, safety and safety and h
health, economic etc. (3 to max 5 health, economic etc. (3 to max 5 max 5 cons
constraints with safety and health constraints with safety and health being comp
being compulsory)] being compulsory)]
AND
AND/OR
AND/OR
Minor errors in score calculation Minor errors in score calculation Major error
but accurate Design Concept but accurate Design Concept Design Con
selection: selection:
a. Center an
a. Center and normalize to a. Center and normalize to value.
maximum value. maximum value.
b. Apply w
b. Apply weights to calculate final b. Apply weights to calculate for 2 conce
score for 2 concepts final score for 2 concepts
c. Select th
c. Select the design concept based c. Select the design concept based final calcul
on final calculations on final calculations
* only 1 aspect has error * only 1 aspect has error
** two or m
Rubrics for Written Technical Report Format & Style

Topic Unsatisfactory 0- Minimal 60-75% Adequate 75-90% Excellent 90-100%

60%

Title Most of the Some of the following One or two of the All of the following
following items are items are listed following items are items are listed with
listed without without proper format listed without proper proper format: Student
proper format and and typos: Student format and typos: name, project title,
typos: Student name, project title, Student name, project course and number,
name, project title, course and number, title, course and name of report, date
course and number, name of report, date number, name of submitted, and student
name of report, date submitted, and student report, date submitted, signature.
submitted, and signature. and student signature.
student signature.
 Executive  Executive  Executive  Executive
Front
Summary needs Summary needs Summary needs Summary contains
Matter
complete major some excellent –
rewrite – improvement in improvement in designer(s)
designer(s) language – language – statements, ethics,
statements, designer(s) designer(s) safety
ethics, safety statements, ethics, statements, ethics, implementation
implementation safety safety and description of
and description implementation implementation top ERs
of top ERs and description of and description of  Concise and on its
 Not, Concise top ERs top ERs own page; ahead
and on its own  Major  Concise and on its of ToC/LoF/LoT,
page; ahead of improvement to own page; ahead no page #s listed
ToC/LoF/LoT, become concise of ToC/LoF/LoT,
page #s may be and on its own no page #s listed
listed page; ahead of
ToC/LoF/LoT, no
page #s listed
Most elements of Many elements of Excepting for some Table of Contents, List
List of
Table of Contents, Table of Contents, List elements of Table of of Figures, and List of
Contents,
List of Figures, and of Figures, and List of Contents, List of Tables are sequential
Tables and
List of Tables need Tables need major Figures, and List of and corresponding to
Figures
major revision; revision; few are Tables which need contents in the body of
overall proper sequential and minor revision; all are the report
sequencing and corresponding to sequential and
correspondence to contents in the body of corresponding to
contents in the body the report contents in the body of
of the report is the report
missing
Most of the required Two of the elements One of the elements of All elements of the
Conclusion
elements of the listed below are not the conclusion listed conclusion listed below
conclusion are properly presented, below is not are properly presented,
missing or lack relevant and related to adequately presented, relevant and related to
adequate the design project: relevant and related to the design project:
presentation and not  Briefly recaps the the design project:  Briefly recaps the
relevant, related to purpose of the  Briefly recaps the purpose of the
the design project project, as well as purpose of the project, as well as
summarize and project, as well as summarize and
contextualize the summarize and contextualize the
 major contextualize the major
findings/outcomes major findings/outcomes.
 Shows how the findings/outcomes  Shows how the
final design met  Shows how the final design met
the specifications final design met the specifications
and needs of the the specifications and needs of the
client. and needs of the client.
 Gives client.  Gives
recommendations  Gives recommendations
for improved recommendations for improved
design for improved design.
design
 Some critical  Mostly complete  Complete listing
References Either of the below
references missing listing provided provided
may exist in the
or incorrect with minor
report:
requiring many corrections  Proper IEEE
format
 Many corrections
 Proper IEEE implemented
references
 Proper IEEE format
listing are
format implemented
mostly missing
implemented
or require
extensive
corrections
 Proper IEEE
format not
implemented
Either of the below  Appendices are  Appendices  Appendices are
Appendices
could exist in the lettered A – Z and should are lettered lettered A – Z and
report: some do not A – Z and mostly appear in the order
 Appendices appear in the appear in the they are referenced
mostly not order they are order they are in the text. Quad
lettered A – Z referenced in the referenced in the Chart and HOQ (if
and/or do not text. Quad Chart text. Quad Chart required), revised
appear in the and HOQ (if and HOQ (if and updated
order they are required), revised required), revised  All Engineering
referenced in and updated and updated Drawings for parts
the text. Quad  Some Engineering  Some Engineering to be
Chart and HOQ Drawings for parts Drawings for parts Manufactured (if
(if required), to be to be relevant)are
revised and Manufactured (if Manufactured (if provided
updated relevant) are relevant) are  Test Plan Matrices
 Many missing missing are provided
Engineering  Test Plan  Test Plan Matrices  Gantt Chart is
Drawings for Matrices—are are provided provided
parts to be provided  Gantt Chart is
Manufactured  Gantt Chart is provided
(if relevant) provided
missing
 Test Plan
Matrices
missing
 Gantt Chart
missing
 Either of the below  Some  One Figure/table  Figures/tables
Formatting
could exist in the Figures/tables needs formatting formatting
report: need formatting (centered, (centered,
 Many (centered, numbered, numbered,
Figures/tables numbered, captioned, captioned,
need formatting captioned, referenced) referenced)
(centered, referenced)  Justification and  Justification and
numbered,  Some Justification pagination mostly pagination
captioned, and pagination implemented with implemented
referenced) implemented some minor  Clean and
 Justification requiring major adjustments professional
and pagination adjustments  Mostly clean and appearance
not  Needs clean and professional
implemented professional appearance
 Does not have appearance
clean and
professional
appearance
*
Note: Faculty can select either of E (100-90%), A (75-90%), M (60-75%) or U (0-60%) options
and default assign lower or upper bound percentage values unless a certain percentage within given
range of a EAMU category is specified when scoring these PIs.
Rubrics for Mechanics of Oral Presentation*

Unsatisfactory 0-
Topic Minimal 60-75% Adequate 75-90% Excellent 90-100%
60%
Either of the below  Missing logical  Good, logical  Strong, logical
Style
could exist in the narrative in narrative with narrative
report Logical several sections few lapses  Correct voice
narrative is totally  Correct voice  Mostly correct (third person)
missing (third person) voice (third  Appropriate
 Correct voice minimally person) tense –
(third person) implemented  Appropriate consistent with
hardly applied  Appropriate tense – narrative for
 Inappropriate tense missing in consistent with each section
tense – many sections – narrative for  Grammar and
consistent with consistent with each section spelling;
narrative for narrative for  Grammar and evidence of
each section each section spelling; proofreading
 Grammar and  Several evidence of
spelling is Grammar and proofreading
incorrect; no spelling
evidence of mistakes; No
proofreading; evidence of
requires total proofreading;
rewrite requires major
revision
Unorganized. Slides wordy or hard Slides moderately Slides visually
Slide Quality
Impossible to to follow. stimulating. Multiple stimulating. One
follow. ideas on some slides. idea per slide.
Good use of graphics Excellent use of
and images to present graphics and images
technical to present technical
information. information.
Talking to the Low energy but at Somewhat Dynamic Fully Dynamic and
Delivery
screen. least facing and engaging. engaging.
audience.
Correct but shabby
Correct uniform.
Wrong uniform. uniform. Some Correct uniform. All
Except some most
Professionalism Late. Egregious typos in slides that Slides loaded and
Slides loaded and
typos in slides indicate last-minute ready to go at start.
ready to go at start.
scrambling.
Answered questions Answered most Answered all
Response to Unresponsive or
but with some questions concisely questions concisely
Questions defensive
rambling. and correctly. and correctly
Time range for Time range for Time range for Time range for
completion of an completion of an oral completion of an oral completion of an oral
oral presentation: presentation: presentation: presentation:
Timeliness
10 min > time > 18 10 min < time < 13 15 min < time < 16 14 min < time < 15
min min or 15 min < min or 13 min < time min
time < 18 min < 14 min
*
Note: Faculty can select either of E (100-90%), A (75-90%), M (60-75%) or U (0-60%) options
and default assign lower or upper bound percentage values unless a certain percentage within given
range of a EAMU category is specified when scoring these PIs.