Online Design Portfolio

Sponsor: Penn State University

Name: Mingze Li

Course Name: EDSGN 100

Course Number: 8877

Section Number: 007

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Abstract

This online design portfolio is published to show the works that has been done by Mingze

Li in the EDSGN 100 course. I put the works that I am confident with onto this online design

portfolio to show the skills and the progress I got from the EDSGN 100 course.

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Table of Contents

Resume............................................................................................................................................4

Course Syllabus…………………………………………………………………………………...5

CAD Project………………………………………………………………………………………7

Exercises………………………………………………………………………………………….8

First Design Project……………………………………………………………………………….9

Description of the Design Task…………………………………………………………...9

Image of the 3D solid Model……………………………………………………………..9

Assembly Drawing…………………………………………………………………….....10

Detail Drawing…………………………………………………………………………10

Main Design Features…………………………………………………………................12

Second Design Project…………………………………………………………………...............13

Description of the Design Task…………………………………………………..............13

Image of the 3D solid Model…………………………………………………….............13

Assembly Drawing……………………………………………………………………….14

Detail Drawing……………………………………………………………………….......15

Main Design Features………………………………………………………....................16

Summary…………………………………………………………………………........................17

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………….18

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Resume

Summary

Enthusiastic student majoring in Industrial Engineering. Studying in Penn State

University, University Park as a freshman. Able to focus and not being distracted.

Highlights

• Enthusiastic

• Focused

• Friendly, Positive

• Responsible and Reliable

• Cooperative

Experience

• President of Student Government in Dalian American International School

• A member of National Honor Society

• Organizer of Haunted House in Dalian American International School

• Internship in Accenture (Dalian) Information Technology Co. Ltd.

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Course Syllabus

The following are some ground rules to help us maintain a steady progress through the

semester:

1. Assignments are due at the start of the class period before the lecture begins.

Assignments submitted after this time will receive a 20% deduction. A further 20%

reduction will be applied for every week beyond the first.

2. The instructor will discuss any exam or assignment grade within 48 hours (excluding

weekends and holidays) of its return, after which time the discussion is closed.

3. Excellent teamwork can improve the course grade by as much as 4% (2% per design

project). Poor team work will lower your grade by the same amount.

4. Punctual attendance is mandatory for all the class periods. Course grade will be

dropped to the next lower grade for every two classes missed. All excused absences must

be supported by written documentation, such as doctor's receipt, Penn State athletics

travel notice, ROTC notice, etc.

5. No makeup labs will be available for the Design sessions since this is unique to this

section.

6. No cell phone including text message is permitted in the classroom.

7. Students are responsible for any missed handout and homework assignment for any

unexcused missed class.

8. Students must use Penn State access account email address when he/she emails the

instructor.

Academic Integrity:

Senate Policy 49-20 Academic Integrity

Definition and expectations: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open,

honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic

activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community are

expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the

University's Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect

other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in

which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.

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Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification,

misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical

principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.

The Penn State Principles:

1. I will respect the dignity of all individuals within the Penn State community;

2. I will practice academic integrity;

3. I will demonstrate social and personal responsibility;

4. I will be responsible for my own academic progress and agree to comply with all

University policies.

Related sites:

Penn State Principles, http://www.psu.edu/ur/2001/principles.html

Code of Conduct, http://www.sa.psu.edu/ja/codeconduct.html

Academic integrity, http://www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/47-00.html - 49-20

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CAD Project

Description: An Entertainment Center

Submitted by: Mingze Li (mml5693@psu.edu)

Submitted to: Dr. Wu (xinli@psu.edu)

Date of Submission: 12/12/2016

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Exercises

Description: Exercises and practice problems

Submitted by: Mingze Li (mml5693@psu.edu)

Submitted to: Dr. Wu (xinli@psu.edu)

Date of Submission: 10/2016

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First Design Project

Description of the Design Task

Problem Statement: The problem is that some people who do not have cars or live far away

from the supermarket need a way to move groceries back to their homes.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to create a shopping cart that is easy to use and store for

consumers of all ages in order to assist them in the task of moving groceries from the

supermarket to their place of residence. The cart itself must be sturdy, while also remaining sleek

and lightweight and it must withstand up to 100 lbs of groceries.

Design Specifications: 1. The shopping folding cart should be easy to use.

2. The shopping folding cart should be easy to fold compactly.

3. The cost should not exceed $50, unless it can be justified.

4. The shopping folding cart should have the capacity of 100 lbs.

Image of the 3D solid Model

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Assembly drawing

Detail Drawings

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Main Design Features

The only mechanism on this design is the folding process. The sides are the cart are

secured by pins which allow the sides to rotate in place. During the folding process, the front of

the cart will utilize this pin system by allowing each of the side pieces to move, allowing the

front of the cart to move up so the cart may be able to fold (as shown in Figure No. 11). In the

open position the cart will rest on the bottom front portion of the cart, with the weight of the cart

itself holding it in place.

Description: First engineering design project

Submitted by: Mingze Li (mml5693@psu.edu)

Submitted to: Dr. Wu (xinli@psu.edu)

Date of Submission: 11/2016

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Second Design Project

Description of the Design Task Problem Statement: Well drilling is a very involved and complex process. Part of this process

involves a large supply of water for operations and fracking. This water needs to be stored on-

site to be used for later use. The antiquated way of doing this is by digging a large impoundment

pit for water storage. However, this method alters the landscape and presents potential problems

for the surrounding area. A more sustainable and less disruptive alternative way is to have above

ground storage containers.

Mission Statement: In order to improve the current situation of water storage, it is our goal to

design a sustainable above‐ground tank system that has the capability to store at least 3‐million

gallons of water on site with the consideration of safety, cost, schedule/cycle time, footprint size,

load bearing/settlement, ease of fill, corrosion, constructability, transportation, materials, and

other potential uses for them during/after their life span.

Design Specifications:

1. Safe to use.

2. Suppose to be not expensive.

3. Able to load enough weight.

4. Easy to construct.

5. Easy to transport.

6. Have potential uses after life span.

Image of the 3D solid Model

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Assembly drawing

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Detail Drawings

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Main design features 1.Reusing old decommissioned freight containers that would otherwise go to waste sitting

somewhere.

a.Using the anti-corrosion and strength properties of the already-made freight container that will

assist with corrosion resistance and wall strength when under a load.

2.Using plastic pond liner to line the freight container to ensure leak free water storage.

3.Using labor to make some minor alterations to the freight container to make it useful as a mass

water storage tank.

a.Fill Port Alteration: Adding a port to the top of the container that is used for pumping water

into the tank.

b.Exit Port Alteration: Adding a port to the side of the freight container that is used for pumping

water out of the tank.

c.Plastic Liner Alteration: Must line the container with plastic pond liner to ensure leakage free

water storage.

i.Alternative: The freight container could be patched, welded, and inspected for water tight seals.

The freight container could then hold the liquid bare and the plastic liner would not be needed.

d.Anti-Freezing Alterations: The addition of a compartment for a battery (unless using an

external electricity source) and a space for the thermal heaters or an electric powered motor to

prevent the contents from freezing in cold environments. It may also be possible to insulate the

container to help prevent freezing.

Description: Second engineering design project

Submitted by: Mingze Li (mml5693@psu.edu)

Submitted to: Dr. Wu (xinli@psu.edu)

Date of Submission: 12/12/2016

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Summary

In EDSGN 100, I learned a lot about engineering drawings and designs, and I did a lot of

practices and projects and made some progress through those projects and practices. This course

has brought me into the field of engineering and let me understand how to design things and how

is engineering like.

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Acknowledgement

I would like to thank my instructor Dr. Wu. He encouraged me and helped me a lot on my

projects and practices.