Engineering Capstone Design

Structured with a practical approach Engineering Capstone Design guides engineering students to successfully manage capstone design projects. The book addresses the challenge of open-ended design projects often in a team-based format discussing team member roles communication and cooperation. It incorporates accreditation requirements and provides a modern framework for working with industry reinforced by the inclusion of case studies. Offers a structured process for capstone design responsive to ABET accreditation requirements Explains how to manage design projects under critical timelines and budgets Covers essential topics and steps in a capstone design sequence including defining conceiving presenting prototyping building testing and redesigning Considers industry perspectives as well as design competitions Includes case studies for a look into industry experience In addition to guiding engineering students conducting capstone design projects this book will also interest industry professionals who are engaged in product development or design problem-solving.