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Project Title

Final Project Report

Submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for

ENGT 4050

Senior Technology Capstone

Professor Richard Springman

Project Team A-00

Rocky Rocket, Team Lead

Allis Chalmers

John Deere

Cyrus McCormick

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Myron Noodleman

Sponsor

Mr. Anton Hulman

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

July 4, 1776

The University of Toledo

College of Engineering

Engineering Technology Department

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An Abstract of

Project Title

by

Team A-00

Rocky Rocket, Team Lead

Allis Chalmers

John Deere

Cyrus McCormick

for

ENGT 4050

Senior Technology Capstone

Fall Semester 1776

The University of Toledo

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abstract. Abstract page material must be printed in the same font as is used for all other textual

material (i.e., do not use bold, italics, underline, etc. here).

The abstract text must be a concise statement of the problem, procedure or methods utilized,

results obtained, and a brief conclusion. There is no prescribed length for the abstract, but in no

case should it exceed 350 words (for reference, these two paragraphs contain 124 words).

Acknowledgments

This section is included for the purpose of identifying and/or recognizing those who have helped,

assisted or provided support to the design team in the execution of the senior capstone project.

Table of Contents

Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

List of Tables

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

List of Symbols

Introduction (Concise definition of project) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Background/Motivation (What is the origin of the project? What is the team’s motivation in

choosing and pursuing the project?) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Design Objectives (What are the criteria that need to be met?)

Project Team (Members of design team, their qualifications and role on team)

Design and Analysis Process (Describe the process by which you made your design)

Results (Presentation of final design. Reference budget here if appropriate.)

Discussion and Conclusions (Was your project successful? Does it meet your design criteria?

What recommendations would you make for improvement?)

References

Appendices (This is the place for detail or background information that is too voluminous or

specific to be included in the body of the report.)

Team Resumes

Gantt Chart

Budget

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Project Title

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