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The 10 Steps in Engineering Design Worksheet

The document outlines the 10 step engineering design process used by Simon.Tole to design a protective package for a glass ornament. The objective was to design a box visible without opening that protects the ornament from a 6 foot fall using minimal materials. Ideas were generated and criteria/constraints specified, including box dimensions of 4 inches or less. Model 2, a large cube box, was selected as it would provide the most protection. A prototype was created, evaluated, and refined to meet requirements. The final design and materials list with a total cost of $9.00 was documented.

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The 10 Steps in Engineering Design Worksheet

The document outlines the 10 step engineering design process used by Simon.Tole to design a protective package for a glass ornament. The objective was to design a box visible without opening that protects the ornament from a 6 foot fall using minimal materials. Ideas were generated and criteria/constraints specified, including box dimensions of 4 inches or less. Model 2, a large cube box, was selected as it would provide the most protection. A prototype was created, evaluated, and refined to meet requirements. The final design and materials list with a total cost of $9.00 was documented.

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The 10 Steps in Engineering Design Worksheet

NAME Simon.Tole DATE12/6/2019

1. Define the problem.


My objective is to design a box or package for a glass ornament that allows it to be seen without
opening and protect it from a 6’ fall with the least amount of materials.

2. Brainstorm, Research and Generate Ideas


(List and sketch at least three ideas)

Ideas are numbered 1-3 on pages 12-13


3. Identify Criteria and Specify Constraints
List the criteria and constraints.

Criteria
1. The maximum depth, height, and width of the box is 4 inches.

2. The box must open at the top of the box unless the design is approved before
construction.
3. The two sides must have a window with a minimum size of 2” x 2”
4. Tape cannot overlap onto viewing part of window.
5. Windows must be clear of any tape or glue!
6. Tape cannot be used to reinforce corners or any part of the box.
7. The package must open so the customer can take the ornament out and examine it.
Then replace it and close the box easily without any glue or tape.
8. Closure must be secured so that it does not re-open without manipulation.
9. Tape cannot be used on the outside of the box at all.
10. Ornament must be secured/supported in the box (it cannot be loose).
11. The ornament cannot be concealed by the support system.
12. The box may not contain any loose components.
13. The outside of the box must be clean (free from any marks, glue, dirt, etc.)
14. Ornament must survive a drop from a height 6 feet onto uncarpeted floor.
Constraints
Construction materials & tools are limited to:
1 legal size folder or 1 heavy weight poster board #90lb Cost = $1.00 each piece
1 sheets of ¼″ graph paper (8.5x11″) Cost = $1.00 each piece
2 - (8 ½″ x 11″) Clear plastic sheet Cost = $0.50 each piece
2-1/4″ diameter ornament Cost = $5.00 each
Glue Stick (Final project only) Cost = $1.00 each
12″of masking tape to temporarily hold box together Cost = $0.50 each strip
12″of clear tape – final project only Cost = $0.50 each strip

Tools:(Tools cannot be used as part of the design.)


Scissors Craft knife and cutting board
Ruler Protractor
Compass Pencils
Eraser
4. Develop and Propose Designs and Choose Among Alternative Solutions.
Analyze the three ideas by laying them out in the space below. Choose one of those for
your final product.

Model 1 is a rectangular box with small dimensions in order to just encapsule the ornament,
which is not going to be picked because of the likely event of the ornament shattering due to
low protection.

Model 2 is a large cube box with the largest dimensions allowed in order to break the fall well
and utilize as much plastic for viewing windows as possible. I will be picking this design because
of how safe it will be for the ornament to have that extra material shielding it.

Model 3 is just like Model 2, but ¾ the size and has smaller windows. For the reason that it will
be more likely to fail and the reduced view, it won’t be used.

5. Implement the Proposed Solution


Draw your design on the graph paper accurately.
Apply all the specifications.
Cut out the design and fold to check for any oversights.
Unfold and add any additional parts.
Use clear tape to tape parts.

6. Make a Model or Prototype


Transfer your design to the inside of the folder or posterboard.
Cut out and fold.
Use masking tape sparingly to tape together as you will need to disassemble.

7. Evaluate the Solution and Its Consequences


Check all the requirements and limitations – one at a time to see if you have met them
all.
List any that you did not meet.
1. #3:The two sides must have a window with a minimum size of 2” x 2”
2. #6:Tape cannot be used to reinforce corners or any part of the box.
3. #9:Tape cannot be used on the outside of the box at all.
4. #10:Ornament must be secured/supported in the box (it cannot be loose).
5. #11:The ornament cannot be concealed by the support system.
8. Refine the Design
Make all modifications on the prototype and redesign on graph paper accurately.

9. Create the Final Design

Transfer your redesign to the folder or posterboard on the inside so that your marks will
not deface the outside of your box.

10. Communicate the Processes and Results.


Summarize the processes and provide complete and accurate drawings of your final
design.

PDF of Autocad Model

I started by using Autocad to make a laser cut file for the the prototype and then I used tape to
make a real prototype with the poster board. Next I refined the Autocad model to be made into
the final project, where I made the support system using some extra poster board. I then
colored it and named it”Artemis Shantelle Silvestri.”

List all the materials that you used. Determine the cost of your box.
1 sheets graph paper - $1
1 Poster board - $1
12” clear tape - $0.50
Glue stick - $1.00
Ornament - $5.00
Plastic sheet - $0.50
Total:$9.00

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