ME3101/02 GENERAL GUDELINES FOR

DESIGN REPORT
*(Note: This ONLY serves as a guide not a mandatory format.
The design solution will be presented in report form and be accompanied by appropriate
calculations, tables, diagrams, etc., including all relevant design and manufacturing
information. Concept modelling is to be presented, where appropriate.
1. Introduction (background, survey, problem definition and specifications, etc.)
2. Description of overall design (include an assembly drawing and parts list in this
section) and its major subassemblies.
a Information gathered (from industry sponsor, market survey, etc.)
b Conceptual design
c Embodiment design - design technical calculations and material selection
d Detailed design for manufacture
3. Design evaluation. Description of components and subassemblies, including
Design synthesis: Application of appropriate engineering analysis to
determine critical dimensions and operating conditions. In the main body
of the report, calculations are not usually reported in detail. State the main
assumptions, the method of solution and the results. The detailed
calculations, computer simulations, etc. can be presented in an appendix.
Detail design, including justification of material selection and sizing of
manufactured parts and selection of purchased components.
Design analysis, showing design will meet specifications
4. Cost estimate for manufacturing the product (not the prototype) including
assembly and manufacturing costs
5. Discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the design.
6. Project management plan and Gantt chart for ME3102 (next semester).
7. Conclusions, including recommendations for future design work.
References, listing all books, websites and other
sources consulted for design information
Appendices
Contribution of each team member. List the tasks completed by each team member or
the part of the report that he/she has written
Detailed calculations for engineering analysis
Detail drawings for all parts to be manufactured (fully dimensioned with appropriate
tolerances, surface finishes, etc.) One drawing should be included per manufactured
part, no matter how simple
Specification sheets or list of specifications for all purchased components (except
fasteners)