Questions:

1) By the least, your group must’ve been printing 3D parts for your roof structure; checking
any inconsistencies, and check if printed members fit together. List possible QA/QC tools
you will implement to maintain quality and consistency in your final output (3D printed
roof) and other project deliverables.

2) How does the documents such as Quality Control Record (QCR) and Inspection and
Test Plan (ITP) help you maintain quality and ensure that every tasks and activities are
executed safely?

3) In the lecture, we have given you the APEGA Code of Ethics and entails 5 major
responsibilities that a Professional Engineer shall adhere to. Pick one from that list and
give an example on how you can implement this. This could either relate to your
academics, Final Project, internships, etc.

Answers:

1)
Quality Assurance Tools Quality Control Tools

- Making sure to wipe the 3D printing
surface to prevent any interference in
the printing
- Using appropriate supports when 3D
printing to make sure the print won’t
fall over.
- Printing connections a little bit thinner
than their exact autocad dimensions,
due to the fact that the 3D printer
adds some girth to the objects it
prints.
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- Testing how our pieces fit as soon as
we finish printing them.
- If our connections are still too thick
even after QA, sanding them down to
a functional thickness.
- Periodically checking on the printing
process as it’s running to make sure
there haven’t been any accidents with
the printer.
- Making sure our design fits into the
testing platform before the test day.

2) ITPs help maintain quality and ensure the tasks are done correctly by being a very clear
guideline on how to do physical work in accordance to the project being made. When followed, it
assures that the end product performs as intended in the design. (A form of QA)

QCRs keep the project manager and supervisors responsible for the project by being a form of
proof that tests have been performed in accordance with the methods stated within the ITP. (A
form of QC)
3) The third point in the APEGA code of ethics says “Professional engineers and geoscientists
shall conduct themselves with integrity, honesty, fairness and objectivity in their professional
activities.”. This can be implemented in our final project in a few ways. FIrstly, when it comes to
integrity and honesty, we will not copy other designs, or slack on safety if it means less work. In
terms of fairness and objectivity, we will not play favorites when it comes to choosing designs,
and we will be objective when it comes to team activities and workloads.