The objective of lab 5 was for us to compare and analyze the AEV designs that we had. Each of the designs were rated according to both the concept screening and concept scoring matrix. Concept screening mainly involves in plus, minus or zero to determine if the designs were more or less efficient compared to the reference design. The concept scoring matrix on the other hand deals with different aspects such as weightage and the ratings of the criteria. Both weighted criteria and ratings are multiplied together to see where the importance of the success criteria stands.
On the 1st the design, the group was unsatisfied with is as it was not well balanced when it turns. The group suspect that it was due to center of gravity. On the 2nd design, the center of gravity improved as we spread the weight across our AEV and managed to produce a design with much better center of gravity.
Link to Full Report for lab 5