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Concepts of Engineering and Technology

The Engineering Notebook

Technical Communication

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved.

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Introduction

The purpose of this lesson is to describe the Engineering Notebook and to present guidelines for its proper use in our Concepts in Engineering and Technology course.

Each student is required to purchase and maintain an Engineering Notebook throughout this course.


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Technical Communication

130.362.2 The student presents conclusions, research findings, and designs using a variety of media throughout the course.

(B) Maintain a design and computation engineering notebook.


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Technical Terms & Definitions

The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson.

Terms Definitions

Calculations The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods.

Class Notes Information written down from a particular class.

Computations The application of a sequence of operations to a set of values to yield a value.


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Terms Definitions

Design Drawings Drawing used to convey information. May range from rough sketches outlining ideas to neat, accurate presentation drawings explaining how a product is put together.


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Terms Definitions

Engineering Design

The process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the basic science and mathematics and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.


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Terms Definitions

Ideas The content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about.

Interactions Mutual or reciprocal actions or influences.

Meeting Notes Information written down from a particular meeting.

Observations The result of an act, or of acts, of observing; view; reflection; conclusion; judgment.


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Terms Definitions

Patent A document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention.


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What is the Engineering Notebook?

Engineers use the Engineering Notebook to write EVERYTHING down.

1. Ideas

2. Design Drawings

3. Computations/Calculations

4. Observations

5. Meeting Notes/Class Notes

6. Questions/Answers

7. Interactions with other people and organizations

The Engineering Notebook serves as a vital part of the engineering experience.


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Why Maintain An Engineering Notebook?

Keeping a well kept Engineering Notebook can prove to be one of the most effective tools in the Engineering Student’s/Engineer’s toolkit.

Engineers keep their Engineering Notebook up to date and has it witnessed often by those whom they trust and understand their work.


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Why Maintain An Engineering Notebook?

When properly maintained, an Engineering Notebook may be submitted as a legal document for patent purposes or legal records.


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Guidelines for The Engineering Notebook Use a BOUND (stitched binding) notebook.

DO NOT USE a loose leaf or spiral bound notebook!

Entries should be in Permanent Ink – NOT PENCIL! Record entries legibly and neatly.

The Title, Project Name and Book Number should be accurately recorded when starting a NEW PAGE.


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Guidelines for The Engineering Notebook All data is to be recorded directly into the

notebook. The inclusion of all elaborate details is preferable.

Notes and calculations should be done in the notebook, NOT on loose paper.

In the case of an error, draw a single line through the incorrect data. Do Not Erase or use correction fluid. All corrections should be initialed and dated.


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Guidelines for The Engineering Notebook

After entering your data, sign and date all entries.

Witness or witnesses should sign and date each entry. The witness must observe the work that is done, and have sufficient knowledge to understand what they read. Names of all who were present during any demonstration should also be recorded.


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Guidelines for The Engineering Notebook

Use Both sides of a Page. Never leave any White Space: "X" out or

Crosshatch all unused space, and don't forget to initial and date same.

All contents of the notebook should be kept strictly Confidential. It should be kept in a protected place to safeguard against Loss in the classroom.


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Styles of The Engineering Notebook

There are many styles of engineering notebooks.

BOUND notebooks come in many sizes, with different markings, and with and without pre-numbered pages.

The two most popular sizes are 5x8 inches and the larger 9x11.5 inches.


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The Composition Book is one of the least expensive journals you may purchase as your Engineering Notebook.

Characteristics:

5x8 inches without pre-numbered pages


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Pictures Courtesy: http://www.google.com

Manufacturer: Rediform Manufacturer: BookFactory


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The Engineering Notebook: Example of Design Drawings

Robot Design Sketch of The Wheels, Bed & Arm• Rubber coated wood wheels• 45 degree angled plastic bed• Robot arm with a hook at the end

Page 1

Courtesy of Nimitz Robotics TeamIrving, TX


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Robot DesignSketch of The Robot Arm• Has a joint like bend to allow it to go from the floor to the open slit

in the bed, allowing for the drop off of the items• Hook at the end opens and closes to allow it to grip the items• Both powered by servos

Page 2



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Robot DesignSketch of The Base/Bed• Bed is angled 45 degrees• Made of plastic• Has an open slit to allow the arm to drop off the items

Page 3



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Robot DesignSketch of The Wheels• Wooden wheels covered with the rubber material to increase

traction on the game field• Each wheel has a separate motor to power them

Page 4



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The Engineering Notebook: Example of Electronic Version

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Programs has an example of a well done electronic engineering notebook.

Click the link above or visit the website below.

http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/content.aspx?id=7366


http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/content.aspx?id=7366

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Rubrics for Grading The Engineering Notebook

Engineering Notebooks should follow the guidelines listed in today’s presentation and will be graded as follows:

Levels of Assessment Interpretation of Level

4 - Excellent Exceeds engineering notebook guidelines.

3 - Good Meeting engineering guidelines. No need for additional assistance at this time, although some areas as indicated, could be improved.


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2 – Needs Improvement Falls below engineering notebook guidelines. Demonstrates limited effectiveness, additional assistance and/or resource utilization is needed for improvement.


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1- Not Effective A great deal of assistance and/or resource utilization are of immediate need.

N/A Does not apply to the engineering notebook guidelines being reviewed.


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Assignment: The Engineering Notebook

Discuss the type of Engineering Notebook your class will use.

Ask any questions you may have concerning the Engineering Notebook Guidelines and Grading Rubrics.

Purchase the Engineering Notebook.

Each week your teacher will randomly select Engineering Notebooks for grading.

Remember to make sure your Engineering Notebook is updated daily.


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Quiz: Test Your Engineering Notebook Knowledge

Take the Engineering Notebook Quiz

to test your knowledge of how to maintain

your Engineering Notebook.


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References

Nimitz High School Irving, TX Dallas BEST 2009 Engineering Notebook design sketches and notes

FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Programs website www.usfirst.org


http://www.usfirst.org/

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