Client

1
Dec05-01
Team Information
Project Requirements
Client Senior Design Electrical and Computer
Engineering Iowa State University
Faculty Advisors Dr. John Lamont, Professor
Ralph Patterson III, Assistant Professor

• Design Objectives
• Allow senior design teams to complete all
  project tasks in the facilities provided
• Promote easy access and use of all equipment
• Prevent harm to computers caused from the use of
  mechanical equipment

Team Members Jason Boyd jaboyd_at_iastate.edu
CprE Klosak, Michael mklosak_at_iastate.edu
EE Hoernecke, Andrew ahoernec_at_iastate.edu
CprE Saathoff, Matthew msaath_at_iastate.edu EE

• Functional Requirements
• Two computer labs for projects with different
  levels of security
• Space must accommodate 15-30 people for project
  presentations
• Two or more meeting areas for teams and their
  advisors
• Secure storage areas for projects, parts, and
  equipment
• Three separate small project rooms for special
  projects

Introduction

• Design Constraints
• Must fit within the space allowed by the
  architect
• Must be completed within 2 semesters
• Must be implementable within the budget allotted
• by the Dept. of Electrical and Computer
  Engineering

Abstract Architectural plans are currently being
developed to renovate and expand Coover Hall.
When these plans are completed and funding is
available, the senior design facilities will be
moved from their current location back into
Coover Hall. The objective of this project is to
determine what are the desirable features and
capabilities of the new facility. The team will
analyze the specific requirements needed to
create an optimal environment for the new senior
design facilities accounting for space, tools,
computers, instruments, furnishings, and
security. The team will then research each of
these areas, and provide a detailed report that
can be used to create the optimal senior design
facility in Coover Hall. The proposed facilities
will equip students with better tools for their
projects success, and increase project progress
and efficiency.

• Measurable Milestones
• Evaluation of project plan by the client
• Completion of research including surveys,
  equipment, technology, and space
• Submission of final report

Approach and Considerations

• Proposed Approach
• Define problem and assess current resources
• Research technologies for improvements
• Incorporate findings into a detailed design
  report

Acknowledgement The members of this team would
like to thank Dr. Lamont and Prof. Patterson for
their contribution of advice, and technical
expertise. The team would also like to thank Dr.
Jacobson, Chair of the ECpE Building Committee,
for allowing the team to be involved with the
senior design portion of the new Coover Hall.

• Technologies Considered
• Multimedia for presentations
• Hardware software
• Circuit design
• Existing equipment
• Limited mechanical facilities

Problem Statement Upon completion of the
expansion and renovation of Coover Hall, Senior
Design will have to vacate their current space on
the third floor of the Town Engineering Building.

• Testing Considerations
• After completion of the new facility, distribute
  an evaluation survey to second semester senior
  design students

• Operating Environment
• High tech laboratory for the senior design
  student
• Circuit fabrication
• Software development
• Meeting and presentation facilities
• Limited mechanical facilities

Estimated Resources and Project Schedule
Personal Effort
Financial/Other Resources

• Intended Users
• Senior Design Students
• Project Clients
• Faculty Advisors

Intended Uses All stages of senior design
projects from definition and planning through
delivery of end product.

• Assumptions
• Space in Coover Hall will be provided for the
  new senior design facility
• Current equipment and resources will be retained
• The University will provide funds to purchase
  new equipment and other materials
• Furnishings will be included in the Coover Hall
  expansion budget

Project Schedule

• Limitations
• Area covered by the new facility must not exceed
  2,400 square feet
• Initial floor-plan of the new facility must be
  ready for approval by the University
• President in April 2005.

Expected End Product and Deliverables A report
detailing the layout and technology for the new
senior design facility.
Conceptual Layout 2
Closing Summary
This report will help alleviate the problem of
where to put Senior Design and how much it will
cost to move and create the optimal senior design
environment. It will also serve to smooth the
transition from the current location to the new
facility in Coover Hall. Several factors will be
researched for the final design including
security, usability for both faculty and
students, and current technology. A detailed
design report will be provided to the Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering to use for
creating the new senior design facility.
Conceptual Layout 1