UMass Boston

Engineering 103

CW 6

(In-Class-Work 6)

Part I) At this point you should be able to make a distinction between design and analysis, based on the previous projects and materials. Answer the following questions (10 min max., type your answers in a Word file to submit) Use your own words.

1.- Clearly and concisely distinguish between design and analysis (Consult DCE if necessary).

2.- A discussion on "modifications" is a must in a Engin 103 project documentation. Explain why and refer to a specific project you have done in this course.

3.- Which among the following two sections would you put first in a project documentation, a section on "design" or a section on "analysis"? Explain why and refer to a specific project you have done in this course.

As with an oral presentation, there are strategies to write a good technical report, you probably have discovered a few yourself:

4- Browse through sections 7.5.1 and 7.7 of DCE and state two strategies you think will best help you write a good technical report.

Part II) In the same Word file, estimate the cost to paint a computer (use flat surface approximation; $5.00/liter; 1 liter=0.001 m³;

1 mil=0.025 mm) Include sketches of your computer.

Print a copy with name and date to submit

*Remember that this is an individual work (turn it in, as instructed, with your name and date). Home-works and class-works count 20% toward the course grade. Class-works are done in class.