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Now that you have chosen the project and gotten it approved by your instructor, it is time to create it. You should have acquired all of the supplies as you completed Part 1, so make sure that you have everything before you begin.

You will also need to document your building of the model. This should be done in the engineering notebook, so take good notes as you do it. Remember, an engineering notebook should be so detailed that someone who was not working on the project would know exactly what had been done at every step. You can also make a video of yourself building the project. This will ensure that the engineering journal is as accurate as possible. If you choose not to make a video, take pictures of the process of building the model.

Remember, mistakes are part of engineering, so be sure to document any part of the process that does not go well or that you have to do differently than anticipated. Explain how you solve these problems or work around them. Also, consider your timeline. Was it realistic? What alterations would you make if you had it to do over again?

The next step will be testing the model, so as you build it, think about the kinds of questions you will need to ask to test it effectively.

For this stage of the process, you will need to turn in the engineering journal with illustrations. You can also submit photographs or a video. If you choose to submit a video, it should be edited to limit the content to the key parts. Remember, your engineering notebook needs to meet the standards outlined previously.

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Engineering Notebook Entry for Project Development

Project Title: [Insert Your Project Title Here]

Date: [Insert Date]

Materials and Supplies

Before beginning the construction process, I ensured that I had the following materials and tools on hand:

  • [List all materials used, e.g., wood, plastic, metal, electronic components]
  • [List tools used, e.g., saw, drill, soldering iron]
  • Safety equipment (goggles, gloves, etc.)

Step 1: Initial Preparation

Notes:

  • I began by reviewing the project plan and the dimensions I had prepared during the planning phase.
  • Created a clean workspace to ensure safety and organization.

Step 2: Construction Process

Building Instructions:

  1. [Describe the first step of construction]

    • Materials Used: [e.g., specific materials]
    • Process: [Detailed description of what was done, e.g., cutting, assembling]
    • Illustration: [Sketch or photo of the step]
    • Mistakes/Adjustments: [If any mistakes occurred, document here and describe the adjustment made.]

  2. [Next steps in construction]

    • Materials Used: Decompose each subsequent action with similar detail as above.
    • Process:
    • Illustration:
    • Mistakes/Adjustments:

  3. Continue this until the model is completely assembled.

Challenges Faced

Throughout the building process, I encountered several challenges:

  • [Describe specific issue encountered, e.g., materials not fitting correctly]

    • Solution: [Explain the solution or work-around]

  • Adjustments made to original plans:

    • [Explain any modifications made during construction and their rationale]

Timeline Assessment

  • My original timeline included: [List out the original timeline]
  • Overall, I found that [was it realistic? Where did things take longer?]
  • Revisions for Next Time: [What would you alter in your planning stage if repeated?]

Testing Preparation

As I built the model, I began to contemplate how I will test it. Key questions include:

  1. [Insert questions related to functionality, structural integrity, or any relevant performance metrics]
  2. [Additional questions that focus on safety or user interaction]

Conclusion

This building process has provided invaluable learning experiences, especially regarding problem-solving and time management. I have documented each step to ensure clarity and provide a guide for others attempting to replicate the project.

Documentation

  • Photos of Each Step: Attached at the end of the notebook.
  • Video Documentation: [If applicable, note whether a video was made, its content, and submit along with your journal.]

Attachments

  • Photos of the construction process
  • Diagrams and sketches
  • [If applicable, links or notes about the video documentation]

Final Note

Thank you for reviewing my engineering notebook. I look forward to the testing phase and evaluating the outcomes of my project!

Remember to continuously refine this format based on your individual project requirements and the specifics of your build process. Be thorough and detailed in your documentation to ensure clarity and comprehensibility.