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1. Cover Sheet
a) Experiment Title
b) Experimenter’s Name
c) Group Number
d) Course Section and Instructor’s Name
e) Date of experiment performed
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4. Analysis of Results
This section should include answers to the questions posed in the Report section of
the lab handout. The section is divided into two sub-headings:
Example: The bending stress was calculated using the equation from simple beam
theory
Mc
σ= (1)
I
(1)
where σ is the bending stress, M is the applied moment, c is the distance from the
neutral axis to the point of interest and I is the moment of inertia. The moment is
calculated using .......(etc.). Sample calculation #1 of bending stress is given in
the appendix C.
b) Comparisons - Graphs and tables requested from the report section are
included in this section. Comparisons with expected results or with other
experimental results also should be placed in this section. See comments on tables
and graphs in "Important Tips on Writing a Lab Report."
5. Discussion
The Discussion section is for evaluating the experiment by discussing the results,
the comparisons and the limitations. To aid in preparing the discussion, the Report
section of the lab handouts have questions in Italics that should be addressed in
this section. The answers to these questions as well as general conclusions and
limitations that need be added should be placed in the following sub-headings.
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Limitations consist of those things the experimenter would have liked to show by
experiment or by analysis but were not able to due to the limitations of the
experiment or the theory. Experimental error can consist of two types: (1) those
that are a result of the experimental design (e.g. boundary conditions,
misalignment, load rate, etc.) or limitations of the equipment used (e.g. inadequate
number of digits for measuring resistance when high precision is required); and (2)
those types caused by the experimenter (e.g. improperly recording data, bumping
the test fixture, etc.). The second type of error will be minimized by proper
laboratory technique. Therefore, when errors are discussed, reports should focus
on error type (1) and not "human error", unless the human error is clearly
indicated.
This section should also address questions pertaining to specific questions in the
Report section that pertain to limitations and error.
6. References
List any pertinent references (if any) that may have been used in preparation of
the report.
7. Appendix
This section contains all supplementary material that is referred to in the report,
such as handouts, raw data in the data sheet, sample calculations, and in general,
anything that would clutter up the report if it were located elsewhere.
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A short report is to be hand-written (neatly please) on engineering paper. If you already have it typed, or If
you prefer to have it typed, it is also acceptable.
1. A cover page.
Cover page contains:
- Experiment Title
- Experimenter's Name
- Group Number
- Course Number (MAE 244) and Instructor's Name (Dr. Sierros)
- Date of Experiment Performed
2. Simple Schematic:
- It may be drawn in 3D (2D is okay too). Please use a straight edge.
- Or to save time, instead of drawing it, you may use a digital picture (picture may be printed on
regular white paper, instead of on engineering paper).
- All major components must be labeled (what needs to be labeled will be announced in the lab
or by email)
- Feel free to add your own pictures and/or drawings.
3. Analysis of Results:
The questions in the handout guides you in performing the analysis. Refer to the questions in
the handout. Only questions that are typed in regular letters are the ones that needs to be
answered in this section. Plots from spreadsheet programs on regular white papers may be
included in this section. Also, this section does not have to be divided into a separate "Data-
Reduction" and "Comparisons" sections (as shown in the "GUIDELINES FOR WRITING A LAB
REPORT"), however, which equations that are being used must be shown as you are
answering the questions.
note: You don't have to show any equation when performing regression (such as in finding
the slope of the stress strain curve by linear regression).
4. Discussion:
Almost similar to the analysis section but slightly different, only questions that are typed in
italics are to be answered in this discussion section. Answers must be clearly supported by the
results by including numbers (for example ..% difference was small...% difference < 5%). At the
end of this section, limitations and experimental errors must be listed. Any possible source of
error that was observed during the experiment, or that was introduced when performing the
analysis should be mentioned.
5. Appendix:
The raw data sheet must be included in this section. This is very important as it will
aid the instructor/grader in confirming your analysis results. If a raw data sheet is
lost or misplaced, obtain a copy from your group mate, or contact me so I can arrange
a copy to be emailed or given to you.
You may also include any other material that is related to this lab in this section (optional).