ENGR 2301 project about burj khalifa (dubai)

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ENGR 2301

Spring 2023

Semester Project

Research & Writing Assignment

Topic to be Chosen by Student / Approved by Instructor

Topic Must Relate to Engineering Mechanics

Project Due Dates: February 14, March 30, May 4

Overview

This research and writing based project is to be completed individually. The purpose of the

project is to gain experience in research and technical writing (that is, communicating a

fact-based or scientific topic), and to advance the student’s level of technical presentation.

Note that there are two parts to the project: Part A (first draft) and Part B (final draft).

Preliminary Phase: Choose a Topic (worth 10% of project grade)

Due Tuesday, February 14th

Send Email to Professor Rust ([email protected]).

Subject of Email: “ENGR 2301: Project Topic”

Body: State your desired topic (Professor will reply to you with feedback)

Topic must be one of the following: a person, structure, event, or scientific concept that is

within the realm of engineering mechanics – the study of forces, structures, and motion.

Example topics:

• The concept, design, and construction of an interesting structure, such as the Torre

Glòries (Barcelona), Burj Khalifa (Dubai), Falkirk Wheel (Scotland), etc.

• The background and details of a notable structural event, such as the collapse of the

I-35W bridge in Minneapolis (2006), or the design crisis of the CitiCorp building in

Manhattan (1978).

• A study and overview of vibration-damping systems in buildings.

• A brief, informative biography of one of the founding pioneers of mechanics.

• A comparative study into the varying mechanical and behavioral properties of metals,

wood, concrete, and other structural materials.

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Part A: First Draft of Report (worth 30% of project grade)

Due Thursday, March 30th

Electronic Submission of Report via eCampus in PDF Format

• Upon approval of your chosen topic, perform in-depth research into the topic and

consider how you will organize and communicate the information to your audience.

• It is recommended to develop a preliminary outline before beginning the actual

writing process.

• Type a report using Microsoft Word or similar program, summarizing your research

and findings on the topic and organizing your ideas thoughtfully.

• In-text citations and a clear list of references are required.

• Grading considerations include content and relevance of report, flow and

organization of writing, proper use of references and citations, and grammar/spelling.

• At least two references must be used; one of these references must be a peer-

reviewed journal (such as Advancements in Structural Engineering, Professional

Engineering, Technology Review, etc.).

• At least one image (figure or table) must be used and properly cited.

• Submit first draft of the report electronically via eCampus in PDF format.

Detailed requirements of report and formatting:

o Report must be 2-3 pages in length with the following additional formats:

o Use a standard font type and size (Arial, Times New Roman, 10-12 pt)

o Use 1.5-line spacing; 0.75-inch to 1-inch margins; number all pages

o Proper heading and title of report must be included

o Proper in-text citations must be included

o List of references must be provided on separate page at end of report

o For citations and references, use a standard referencing format of your choice,

such as MLA, APA, IEEE, etc.

Part B: Final Draft of Report (worth 60% of project grade)

Due Thursday, May 4th

Electronic Submission of Report via eCampus in PDF Format

• Upon receiving instructor feedback on the first draft of your report, begin editing,

modifying, and improving your report. [Note: If a student obtains a grade of 100 on

Part A, no further submission of Part B is required, and Part B grade will also be 100.]

• All detailed requirements as stated in Part A are expected to be satisfied.

• It must be clear that the student has made significant and comprehensive

improvements to the report, in response to instructor feedback.

• Grading considerations include primarily the student’s response to and implementation

of detailed feedback provided by instructor on the first draft of the report.

• Submit final draft of the report electronically via eCampus in PDF format.