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Project Readiness Package Rev 5/14/16

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INTRODUCTION: The primary objective of this Project Readiness Package (PRP) is to describe the proposed project by documenting

requirements (customer needs and expectations, specifications, deliverables, anticipated budget, skills and resources needed,

and people/ organizations affiliated with the project. This PRP will be utilized by faculty to evaluate project suitability in

terms of challenge, depth, scope, skills, budget, and student / faculty resources needed. It will also serve as an important

source of information for students during the planning phase to develop a project plan and schedule.

In this document, italicized text provides explanatory information regarding the desired content. If a particular item or aspect

of a section is not applicable for a given project, enter N/A (not applicable). For questions, contact Mark Smith at 475-7102,

[email protected].

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:

Project Name (tentative): Plastic Bottle Recycling, Fruit Carrier

Project Number, if known: R16401

Preferred Start/End Quarter in Senior Design:

Faculty Champion: (technical mentor: supports proposal development, anticipated technical mentor during project

execution; may also be Sponsor)

Name Dept. Email Phone

Sarah Brownell [email protected]

For assistance identifying a Champion: B. Debartolo (ME), G. Slack (EE), J. Kaemmerlen (ISE), R. Melton (CE)

Other Support, if known: (faculty or others willing to provide expertise in areas outside the domain of the Faculty

Champion)


N/A

Project “Guide” if known: (project mentor: guides team through Senior Design process and grades students; may

also be Faculty Champion)

Primary Customer, if known (name, phone, email): (actual or representative user of project output; articulates

needs/requirements)



Sponsor(s): (provider(s) of financial support)

Name/Organization Contact Info. Type & Amount of Support

Committed


Fall/Winter Fall/Spring Winter/Spring

mailto:[email protected]


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PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Poor recycling and waste management services have resulted in a massive buildup of plastic

waste, primarily from discarded bottles. This problem was exacerbated further when international relief

started to file into Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Reduced employment opportunities for local Haitians

and loss of revenue for the country were results of this extra outside aid. There is ample opportunity to use

the raw material for a wide range of applications through recycling/upcycling in the country. Current

recycling efforts in Haiti pay a small sum for any bottles that Haitians collect. However, as the price of oil

decreases, the collected bottles drop in value and the Haitians receive less money for their efforts.

Additionally, as bottles are shipped overseas to be recycled, a majority of the value ends up in other

countries’ economies instead of Haiti’s. Our project aims to not only increase the value of the bottles by

using them for something constructive, but to also bolster Haiti’s economy with their worth.

The opportunity for growth in Haitian agricultural processes is plentiful. With more than half the

population earning income from agricultural practices and with tropical fruits and vegetables being Haiti’s

second largest country export, next to textiles, improvements can be made in collection and transport of

produce [1,2]. Current practices for transporting produce include cloth bags carried by donkey, head

baskets, and traditional plastic crates loaded on a bus or truck. Some suppliers prefer bulk shipping the

produce by loading it into truck with no crates to avoid the cost of returning the empty crates [3]. As a

result of these practices much of the produce can be damaged in transport. Up to 40% of mangoes, a large

Haitian export, are damaged in transport resulting in a loss of potential revenue [3]. A device that can both

reduce produce damage expenses to the Haitian farmer while staying low cost is ideal.

This PRP’s objective is to both reduce waste in Haiti, using its large resource of plastic bottles,

while creating a useful item that will benefit the Haitian community. In the process, jobs will be created in

order to manufacture the product. Farmers may benefit by a low cost method of transporting their produce

to market, since the price of the device will only be dependent of the cost of labor (bottles are free). This

way farmers may own multiple devices without return shipping costs. Hope is put in reinvigorating local

native fruits and vegetables at lower cost for the Haitian community leading to better nourishment of the

poor. By stimulating Haiti’s agriculture base there is potential in restoring the soil (depleted and

deforested), feeding the country locally, and creating a demand export market for valued goods such as

mangoes, coffee, and chocolate.

The Fruit Carrier’s design is based on improving Haiti’s mango production process but is not limited to

this fruit (avocados, sweet potatoes, coffee, and chocolate are additional options).

For further information please visit P16401s RIT EDGE website under the Fruit Carrier link:

https://edge.rit.edu/edge/R16401/public/Fruit%20Carrier

[1] http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Haiti-FOREIGN-TRADE.html

[2] https://www.feedthefuture.gov/country/haiti

[3] http://fshs.org/proceedings-x/2013-vol-126/FSHS_Vol_126/21-29.pdf

Plastic Bottle Recycling Project Split

Fruit Carrier

The DPL team split the project into

seven different PRPs which focus

around creating and using plastic bottle

string.

Topics include: bottle cleaner, bottle

string, bottle welder, rope creation,

shoes, Fruit Carrier, and roofing.


http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Haiti-FOREIGN-TRADE.html

https://www.feedthefuture.gov/country/haiti

http://fshs.org/proceedings-x/2013-vol-126/FSHS_Vol_126/21-29.pdf


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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Customer Needs and Objectives:

Affinity

Group

CR

Number Customer Requirements Importance

Opportunities in Haiti

1.1 Need to remove waste in the form of plastic bottles to reduce pollution and improve aesthetics. Critical

1.2 Need to solve a problem in need, in order to improve quality of life, due to high poverty. Critical

External

Factors

2.1 Can operate without electricity due to the lack of generators and an existing power grid Important

2.2 Resilient to natural disasters in order for it to be sustainable for the Haitians Desirable

2.3 Needs to be able to operate independently of government support because it is corrupt and unstable Desirable

2.4 Only low skill requirements are necessary to allow the maximum amount of Haitians to operate the process Important

2.5 Promotes community involvement to uphold traditional values Desirable

Economics

3.1 Generates revenue locally in Haiti to create a source of income for the people. Critical

3.2

Product/process adds a form of value to the plastic bottle as to make the bottle most profitable rather than a

resource Critical

3.3 Profitable in order to sustain and fund the project Important

3.4 Uses local materials to decrease import materials and costs Important

Durability

4.1 Withstand the environment to survive unpredictable weather conditions Important

4.2 Remains useable over a long period of time to ensure success of the project Important

4.3 Can be easily repaired or modified to avoid extra costs, labor, and ensure usability Desirable

4.4 Lightweight and robust in order to be transportable over rough terrain Critical

Ease of Use

5.1 Requires only a basic education because the majority of the Haitian people are impoverished Important

5.2 Relates to current technology in Haiti for quick adoption Important

5.3 Is ergonomically friendly to protect the Haitian operator Important

Material

Requirements

6.1 Need to utilize plastic bottles because there is a large amount available as a resource. Critical

6.3 Needs to rely primarily on locally available materials to reduce the cost. Important

6.2 Needs to be able to be assembled manually because of the limited technology available in Haiti Desirable

The Customer Requirements document was created after multiple customer interviews as well as contact

interviews that had presence in or knowledge of Haiti. The importance level reflects the Fruit Carrier’s

project needs and may differ from that of similar PRP using waste plastic bottles in Haiti.


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Current Fruit Production Process (Mangoes):


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Functional Decomposition:

A functional decomposition was created to map the process of the manufacture of the Fruit Carrier product as well as its use in implementation.

The product would need to be manufactures using plastic bottle thread using a local process known or easily implemented to Haitians. It is

proposed that the Haitian weave the bottle thread since Haiti’s largest export is textiles and thus would have some infrastructure and knowledge to

the process (found during the benchmarking). The process should involve the local community by hiring workers to create the Fruit Carriers as

well as process the bottles for thread in effort to create local jobs and stimulate a micro-economy. Through this community effort the farmer, for

which the product is designed, can have say in the design of the final product. Also, the product must take into account the transport, storage, and

quality conditions which can be found on the left half of the functional decomposition.


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Specifications (or Engineering/Functional Requirements):

rqmt.

# Source (CR#) Group Function Engr. Requirement (metric)

Unit of

Measure

Marginal

Value Ideal Value Test

S1 CR: 1.2, 2.1

Transport

Produce

Control Temperature Temperature of produce °C 14 8 - 13 Thermometer

S2 CR: 1.2, 2.1 Control Humidity Humidity of produce % 85% 85-90% Humistat

S3 CR: 1.2, 4.4 Control Weight Acceptable weight experienced

by produce kg 1.8 2.3

Mass scale (of

1 mango)

S4 CR: 1.2, 2,2

Create Quality Control

% produce (fruit) damaged

(during harvest & after transport)

% 40% <40%

# of fruits

unable to be sold

S5

CR: 1.2, 2.1, 2.4,

3.4, 4.2, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2,

5.3, 6.2

Carrying distance before produce damage

km 40 >40

Average

distance to

market (km)

S6 CR: 2.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Access Farmer's Needs Carrier Holding Weight

Capacity kg 25 >25

Quantity of

fruit/produce

held in carrier to find weight

S7 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4,

3.4, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Manufacture

Implement Plastic Bottles # bottles used in product

manufacture # bottles 0 No limit

Track # bottles

used

S8 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 6.2 Weave bottle thread Thickness of strand mm 7<X<25 2<X<12

Cuts within

desired tolerances

S9 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4,

3.2, 4.3, 6.2

Design Manufacture Based on

Haitian Abilities Time for assembly hours 24 <24

Test time

required per

carrier construction

S10 CR: 2.3, 3.1, 6.3 Cost Access Farmer's Needs Cost of manufactured product $/carrier 9 <9

Cost of

product manufacture

S11 CR: 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4

Customer

Requirements

Withstand environment Force required to permanently

damage kN/m 0.265 59

Tear strength

of PET bottle

S12 CR: 2.3, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2 Implement cultural ideas % Farmer acceptance % 10% >10%

Community

acceptance levels long

term

S13 CR: 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Generate Revenue Profit for Haitians gourde/pro

duct 60 >60

Income generated per

Haitian

S14 CR: 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1 Labor Implement labor (workers) # of workers making "Carriers" # Workers 100 No limit

Number of

Haitians employed

Engineering Requirements are based off Customer Requirements and design guidelines for fruit transport

and storage conditions as well as plastic bottle thread properties. Conditions for the fruit in transport are

considered such as humidity levels, produce temperature, as well as the weight experienced by the

produce (fruit) by its surroundings. Fruit damage is also an ER and is measured in % produce damaged

(during harvest & after transport). Other ERs include the number of bottles used in manufacture of the

Fruit Carrier, where there is no limit and thus the limit would be put on the manufacturability of the bottle

thread. Also the time required to create one Fruit Carrier, the final cost of one Fruit Carrier, the force

required to permanently damage the Fruit Carrier, as well as the number of local jobs created and the

profit for the Haitian workers are included. Further Fruit Carrier design specifications are left broad and

simple in order to allow for flexibility in creating a design desirable and acceptable to Haitian’s.

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Raw score 1.5 1.5 0.6 0.9 4.1 5.7 17.4 3.3 4.8 9 8 3 10.8 18

Relative Weight 2% 2% 1% 1% 5% 6% 20% 4% 5% 10% 9% 3% 12% 20%


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The House of Quality shows the relationship and importance between the Customer Requirements and

developed Engineering Requirements. The top relationships for CRs to ERs include # bottles used in

product manufacture, # of workers making "Carriers", and Profit for Haitians. These ERs depict the

underlying goal of the customer to generate revenue in Haiti by creating local jobs that implement the use

of plastic bottle waste to create a product of value.

Benchmarking:

Product Plastic Crates

Fiberboard Cartons Sacks Baskets

Harvest Apron

Market % Fruit Picking Pack Zenport

URL Plastic Crates

Fiberboard Cartons Sacks Baskets

Harvest Apron Picking Pack Zenport

Origin/company duboisag Lehmans Zenport

Cost $15 $2 $1 $2 $14.95 $179 $95

Lifespan (uses) 240 1 1 10 Average weight per container (kg) 20 20 40 30 40 to 80 lbs Labor costs for handling/loading $14 $14 $14 $14 Maintenance costs $19 $0 $0 $2 - - -

Core capabilities Fruit/vege storage

Fruit/vege storage

Fruit/vege collection or storage

Fruit/vege collection or storage

Fruit/vege collection Fashion?

Fruit/vege collection

Related capabilities Durability Single Use Single Use

Low cost multi use

Ease of use Usefulness Collapsible

Material Plastic Fiberboard Cloth

Wood/ Straw Nylon

Rattan, ash wood, leather, cotton straps

420 Denier Nylon

System

Reviews/ Comments

3 out of 5 stars Made in USA

Different models

available

http://postharvest.org/RPCs%20PEF%202013%20White%20paper%2013-01%20pdf%20final.pdf






https://www.lehmans.com/p-4155-harvest-apron.aspx

https://www.lehmans.com/p-4155-harvest-apron.aspx

https://www.kaufmann-mercantile.com/products/market-fruit-picking-pack

http://www.durokon.com/picking-bags-totes-and-harnesses/zenport-agrikon-ag414-artichoke-harvest-picking-bag

http://www.duboisag.com/en/harvest-containers.html


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Morphological Chart:

Potential Concepts: Concept 1: Suitcase

Shape

o Rectangular shaped box, that resembles a suitcase, allows for easy organization and

stacking.

o The short height allows for minimal produce stacking and thus minimal produce damage.

Ergonomics

o Multiple handles are also added for ease of lifting and carrying.

o A head rest may be placed on the bottom-center of the box for alternative carrying (in Haiti

many large items are carried on top of a person’s head).

Maintaining produce conditions

o The box encompasses a tight weave design to block sunlight.

o A wider lid weave allows for some aeration.

o Plastic design makes waterproof

Construction

o Bottle thread of varying widths are used in construction (2-12 mm).

o The box may be constructed on a hand loom with final assembly done by hand.

Identification

o A barcode placed on the outside of the box allows for produce and farmer identification.


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Concept Combined Solution: BackCarrier

Shape

o Square shape allows for stacking in larger transportation vehicles and also allows for

stacking.

o Additional supports may be required, such as wooden or steel rods, to provide a rigid

structure.

Ergonomics

o The bag is carried using straps. Handles can also be added for ease of lifting.

Maintaining produce conditions

o The bag is lined with a cloth to prevent sunlight exposure and keep humidity

o Natural material or synthetic to be used as cushioning protection, such as leaves or scrap

bottle thread respectively.

o A foldable lid adds to weathering proofing

Construction

o Bottle thread of varying widths are used in construction (2-12 mm).

o The bag may be constructed on a hand loom with final assembly done by hand.

Identification

o A company or farmers name may be sewn or stamped onto the bag to identify the origin of

the produce and the contents contained.


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Additional Concepts:


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*Final Pugh Charts and Selection Criteria may be found on the Fruit Carrier EDGE page under

the “Fruit Carrier Final Document” link.

Feasibility:

Example feasibility of Fruit Carrier strength calculation using tear strength of PET plastic

*Further Feasibility analyses may be found on EDGE or in the Fruit Carrier Final Document link.



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Risks: T

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Risk Cause Effect L S I Action to Mitigate Action to Remediate Owner

1 Container Collapses

Structural integrity miscalculated

Damaged container and fruit 2 3 6

Field test products to calculate # uses till failure, load tests

Repair the container or replace

Dana Fisk

2

Bottles too brittle for construction

Bottles worn from previous environmental exposure

Damaged/broken container 2 3 6

Stress test bottles before turning into string, create metric for bottle "wellness"

Source newly used plastic bottles or create a recycling program to ensure new plastic

Dana Fisk

3

Fruit damaged in collection/transport

Improper use of the container or container defect

Loss of profit for farmer 2 3 6

Preliminary testing with scrap or simulated fruit to estimate damages by farming methods

Design modification for fruit carrier or new farm collecting methods

Dana Fisk

4 Humidity not kept Fruit rots


Validate outdoor humidity in Haiti, check fruit humidity every hour

Alternate storage till transport (in ground)

Dana Fisk

5 Temperature not kept Fruit rots


Validate outdoor temp in Haiti, check fruit temp every hour

Alternate storage till transport (in ground)

Dana Fisk

6 Bottles don't melt

Worn out bottles

Fuses cannot be made 1 1 1

Eliminate need to melt

Use filler material like glue or resin to bind

Dana Fisk

7 No weaving skills in Haiti

Low education, no previous knowledge

Hand woven steps cannot be completed 1 1 1 Automatic machine

Teach workers how to weave

Dana Fisk

8

Bottle thread breaks during weaving

Worn out bottles

Semi-broken product 1 3 3

Use thread of known length and strength

Fuse thread back together

Dana Fisk

9

Farmers don't implement new system

Community acceptance

System not implemented 2 3 6

Form product to items familiar to Haitians

Create awareness of issue and show how new system is better

Dana Fisk

Project Risks

10

Project goal not met

Unclear ability of desired material to be used

PRP ideas unsound, not feasible 2 3 6

Resource experimentation or research (plastic bottles)

Group meeting with customer

Dana Fisk

Above are a list of potential projects risks. Risks are ranked on a 1-2-3 scale with 1 = least severe/likely,

and 3 = most severe/likely. High risk items are colored in green and include container collapsing, bottles

too brittle for construction, fruit damaged during collection/transport, farmer’s don’t implement new

system, and project goal not met. No risks on revenue or job creation are listed as these result from a

successful process created in manufacturing the Fruit Carrier dependent first on the risks previously listed.


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Constraints:

Limited contact to Haitian people and farmers

Varying sizes of bottles and bottle shapes

No estimate of the quantity of garbage plastic bottles in a local area

Manufacturing capability in Haiti may be inconsistent due to limited resources

Final construction an shaping of the Fruit Carrier may be inconsistent due to the handmade nature

of the design

Project Deliverables:

Fully working prototype capable of moving and storing produce, made of near 100% plastic

bottles

Estimate of maximum production possible in Haiti

o Number of bottles available vs number of Fruit Carriers desired

o Number of workers employed

o Warehouses available for production

Determine revenue from manufacture product for each Haitian worker constructing a Fruit Carrier

Complete work and build instructions for operating a small Fruit Carrier start-up

Must determine the structural viability and integrity of the final product

o Destruction tests or bursting strength tests (ASTM std)

Budget Estimate:

Maximum Budget Estimate: $400

Minimum Budget Estimate: $70

Most materials can be sourced for free, such as the plastic bottles required to create the string. A

plastic bottle string cutter can be made (DIY) or purchased online. The loom can also be

constructed by hand or bought (loom may not be required depending on the MSD teams

approach).

Item Price Estimate

Min Max

Plastic Bottle String

Cutter

$5 (DIY) $35

Bottles $Free $50 for 216 bottles

Wood/Loom $15 $210

Other Item Costs $50 $100

Total: $70 $400

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http://www.target.com/p/poland-spring-natural-spring-water-24-pk/-/A-15118383

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Intellectual Property (IP) considerations:

A patent could potentially arise if the team likes their design and deems it a largely beneficial to

the Haitian farmers.

Other Information:

Benefits:

o Provide work opportunities in Haiti in the form of collecting, processing, and product

manufacturing from plastic bottles.

o Increase farmer revenue, or keep constant, using the Fruit Carrier design. If the design

successfully prevents fruit damage more product can be sold at market.

Liabilities:

o Manual labor is heavily included throughout this process. The liabilities surrounding this

kind of work in Haiti are unknown but should be considered when developing the design

of the product.

Continuation Project Information:

This project is one in a series of PRPs proposed to utilize plastic bottle waste by turning the

bottles, first, into a usable string. A PRP on a string-making device is currently being invested.

This project stands alone from the string making PRP as the device can be bought.


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STUDENT STAFFING:

Skills Checklist:

Mechanical Engineering

For each discipline, indicate which skills or knowledge will be needed by students working on the associated

project, and rank the skills in order of importance (1=highest priority). You may use the same number multiple

times to indicate equal rank.

3 3D CAD Aerodynamics

6 MATLAB programming CFD

1 Machining (basic) Biomaterials

4 Stress analysis (2D) Vibrations

2 Statics/dynamic analysis (2D) Combustion engines

4 Thermodynamics GD&T (geometric dimensioning &

tolerancing)

Fluid dynamics (CV) Linear controls

6 LabView (data acquisition, etc.) Composites

7 Statistics DFM

Robotics (motion control)

FEA Composites

5 Heat transfer Other:

Modeling of electromechanical & fluid

systems

Other:

Fatigue & static failure criteria (DME) Other:

Specifying machine elements

Reviewed by (ME faculty): _______________________________________________


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Industrial and Systems Engineering

Statistical analysis of data – regression 4 Shop floor IE – methods, time study

3 Materials science Programming (C++)

3 Materials processing – machining lab

1 Facilities planning – layout, material handling DOE

2 Production systems design – lean, process

improvement

1 Systems design – product/process design

1 Ergonomics – interface of people &

equipment (procedures, training, maintenance)

Data analysis, data mining

Math modeling – linear programming),

simulation

Manufacturing engr.

3 Project management 1 DFx -- Manuf., environment,

sustainability

Engineering economy – ROI Other:

4 Quality tools – SPC Other:

Production control – scheduling Other:

Reviewed by (ISE faculty): _______________________________________________

Anticipated Staffing Levels by Discipline:

Discipline How

Many? Anticipated Skills Needed (concise descriptions)

ME 3-4

The project will be largely construction based (building and testing

prototypes for strength and manufacturing ability) and hands on skills will

be needed. Desired skills will include Solidworks modeling, machine

shop fabrication, and basic statics/dynamics analysis. High-level skills

like FEA may be helpful but are not required.

ISE 2-3

The project will involve process-based procedures for constructing

multiple units of the product (Fruit Carrier). Help on manufacturing,

ergonomics, time studies, sustainability measures, and impact to the

surrounding community will need to be monitored and quantified.


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OTHER RESOURCES ANTICIPATED:

Category Description Resource

Available?

Faculty

Environment Space to store loom, cutting supplies, and thread

Equipment Loom equipment or experience (Weaver’s Guild of Rochester)

Materials

Other

Prepared by: Dana Fisk Date: 5/14/16


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Three-Week MSD Schedule: Assuming a two-day-a-week schedule (Tues/Thurs).

Week

#

Day

#

Group Tasks ME Tasks IE Tasks Individual Work (IW) Due Date

(IW)

1

1 -Meet and greet group and guide

-Review project

-Decide on team leader

-Decide on team roles

-Start generating Team Norms and

values for your group

-Define project problem, scope,

customer

None None -Start log books

-List of Team Norms

and Values

-Start project role

description

-Research project

-Read over PRP

Day 2

2 -Discuss Team Norms and Values

and create document

-First Customer Contact

-Project benchmarking

-Start customer requirements list

-Look into

properties of

plastic bottle

sting

-Current

system and

how fruit

production is

managed in

Haiti

-Look into the

current fruit

production

process in

Haiti (issues?)

-Loom

weaving and

manufacture

process

-Familiarize with

EDGE and upload first

doc.

-List of CRs

-Benchmarking and

notes

Day 3

2

3 -Summarize benchmarking with

team

-Start project schedule

-Basic EDGE coding

-Review customer requirements and

generate doc

-Start functional decomposition

-Self-train

EDGE coding

-Project

research

-Project

schedule and

gantt

-Project

research

-Read over pdf

documents on fruit

production/transport in

Haiti

-functional

decomposition

Day 4

4 -Team Photo

-Identify project risks

-Start Peer evaluation document

-Finalize functional decomposition

-Start engineering requirements (with

req benchmarking)

-List of ME

ERs with

benchmarking

-List of IE

ERs with

benchmarking

-On-campus

available

resources

-List of project risks

Day 5

3

5 -Finalize project risks document

-HoQ document

-Put all information into EDGE and

create 3-week page layout

-Finish peer evaluation doc

-EDGE work

-Continue

research

-EDGE work

-Continue

research

-Contact

customer for

updates

-Benchmarking and

project research

Day 6

6 -Team vision for project

-Generate written project summary

-Post final content to EDGE

-Prepare for design review

presentation

-EDGE work -EDGE work -Benchmarking and

project research

Day 7...

objective: provide information necessary to relate ...edge.rit.edu/edge/r16401/public/fruit...

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