Software for Engineers EG1003: Introduction to Engineering and Design
Mar 31, 2015
Software for Engineers
EG1003: Introduction to Engineering and Design
Overview
ObjectivesMaterialsBackgroundProcedureReportClosing
Objectives
Familiarization with relevant software
Explore Microsoft software toolsWordExcel
Software Tasks
Microsoft WordCopy generic documentPersonalize copied versionRecord information
Microsoft ExcelReplicate table of valuesCreate computed values columnPlot graph based on tabulated data
Materials
Computer equipped with:MS WordMS Excel
Background Information:Microsoft Office Software
Word
For lab reports, proposals, documents
Excel
For tables, charts/graphs, data analysis
Example: MS Word
Example: MS Excel
Run # Diff. Press. Q Vel., v1 hL Fric. Fac. f Rey. No.
(in) (cfs) (fps) (ft) R (x104)1 0.042 0.00355 3.55 0.73 0.027 1.212 0.083 0.00502 5.02 1.38 0.025 1.713 0.156 0.00688 6.88 2.32 0.023 2.344 0.198 0.00774 7.74 2.99 0.023 2.635 0.203 0.00784 7.84 3.06 0.023 2.676 0.026 0.00281 2.81 0.46 0.027 0.96
Graph of Head Loss vs. Velocity
y = 2.5605Ln(x) - 2.4235
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Procedure: MS Word
Copy generic document
Information includes name, address, schedule, etc.
Manual has exact specifications
Edit document to include your information
Save original and updated files for submittal and presentation
Procedure: MS Word Documents
Procedure: MS Excel
Create 2 tables based on Charles’ Law
Temperature data values are provided by TAs
Using Charles’ Law, calculate volumes at specified temperatures
Plot volume vs. temperature based on generated tables
Assignment: Written Report Independent report (one report per student) Standard lab report submission Submit online (eg.poly.edu) before midnight of day of Lab #2 One Word Document Containing:
Title Page (MS Word: name, partner, lab title, etc.)Generic SchedulePersonalized ScheduleMousetrap competition report
Excel File: Two tables & graph
Closing
Each team member must use software
Submit all work electronically by 11:59pm before Lab #2
Work together with your partner
TA is always available for assistance
Mousetrap Car Competition
Following MS Office Exercise