Project Methodology and Technical Project Development

Project Methodology

1. Identifying and Defining the Problem: Before solving the problem, it is important to analyze the situation to accurately detect it.
2. Investigate and Seek Information: Sometimes the problem can be solved using knowledge and imagination, but on other occasions, it will be necessary to investigate how to find information on different sources (books, magazines, internet, etc.) to solve it.
3. Find Possible Solutions: A way of doing this is by brainstorming. All group members share their ideas for some time.
4. Choice of Solution: To choose the solution that solves the problem in the easiest, safest, and most economical way.
5. Design: For this, the first sketches are made of what is to be built. These plans should contain all the design details that will be crucial later for its construction.
6. Planning: This involves:
   • Distributing tasks among group members.
   • Establishing the mode of working.
   • Selecting materials and tools.
   • Estimating the time required for each phase.
7. Build: Before starting, it is important to know what is to be built and its form. This stage is to take measures, mark, cut, sand, join, solder, etc.
8. Evaluate: This phase is to perform a reset and small retouches, as well as to check that the project meets the specifications.

Safety Standards

It is also very important to consider:

• Be Familiar with the Environment: Location of the entrance and exit, location of potential security features.
• To Act Properly:
  • Do not walk from one place to another without a specific task to meet.
  • Do not disturb or distract teammates.
  • Do not touch unknown elements.
• Care of Clothes Used: You cannot work with loose clothing, and hair must be tied back so it cannot get attached to the machine.

Technical Projects

A document that describes in detail the technical solution that intends to resolve a particular proposed problem. All the information necessary for design and construction must be contained in the technical project, which consists of:

a) Specification:

One of the most important documents of the technical project. It reflects aspects such as:

• The Need: What the project aims to meet, the possible solutions, as well as the one that is elected and the criteria that determined such an election.
• Analysis and Performance Analysis: Calculations include the operating schemes, electrical circuits, and so on.
• The General Characteristics of the Project: And the innovations that bring about similar projects.
• Technical Specifications of the Project: Physical dimensions, functions, etc.

b) Levels:

The project is developed graphically, picking through sketches, views, and perspectives, all project details.

c) List of Materials:

Must include all materials and parts needed for the construction of the project.

d) Sheet of Processes:

It reflects the organization of projects and the coordination of the tasks necessary for their development, as well as the time employees will take to perform those tasks.