Grading matrix
Excellent Good
Valor 4 3
Explain the main elements and
considerations of the boundary value
problem and specifies the boundary
conditions (e.g., DOF), physical
principles and assumptions used in
PRE ANALYSIS
the FEA model. These are all properly
explained and justified. Also explains
the geometry considerations and the
assumptions associated, e.g., surface
roughness (kf).
Show evidence of an iterative
meshing process that converges to a
properly defined mesh with well-
shaped elements throughout the
domain, specially at critical points
MESHING with high stress gradient expectancy
or additional accuracy needed (e.g.,
localized refinement). Include at least
three quality indicators of the mesh,
their histograms, and the elements
with the best and the worst numbers.
The numerical solution is coherent
with the expected behavior of the
mechanical system and displays
stress and life values at different
locations. Also, shows close pictures
of the critical sections of the
NUMERICAL SOLUTION
geometry. In addition, includes
pictures of the matrix of the damage
percentage caused by the individual
loads and the critical failure point,
and those pictures allow a proper
understanding of the matrix.
Provide a coherent process of
verification and analysis of the
numerical solution. Discuss the
results of the simulation and draw
conclusions based on engineering
criteria and the application of the
VERIFICATION twistlock, using tools like the damage
matrix. The analysis covers important
aspects such as the geometry,
composite material, loading
conditions, failure, etc., and relates
them to the life and stress of the
twistlock.
GRAMMAR AND 10 or less grammar/vocabulary
VOCABULARY mistakes
The previous matrix is 2/3 of the total grade. 1/3 corresponds to the 10 min presentation.
Acceptable
Explain some of the main elements
and considerations of the boundary
value problem and most of the
boundary conditions, assumptions
and principles used in the FEA model.
These are properly described and
justified. Partially explains geometry
considerations and assumptions
associated.
Show little evidence of an iterative
meshing process that converges to a
properly defined mesh. Most of the
elements are well shaped throughout
the domain, specially at critical points
with high stress gradient expectancy
or additional accuracy needed
(localized mesh refinement). Shows
at least three quality indicators of the
mesh, but no histograms or elements
with the best and the worst numbers.
The numerical solution is coherent
with the expected behavior of the
mechanical system and displays
stress and life values at different
locations. Does not show close
pictures of the critical sections of the
geometry. In addition, includes the
matrix of the damage percentage
caused by the individual loads and
the critical failure point, and those
pictures allow a proper
understanding of the matrix.
Provide a somehow coherent process
of verification and analysis of the
numerical solution. Discuss the
results of the simulation and draw
conclusions based on engineering
criteria and the application of the
twistlock, but with weak usage of the
damage matrix. The analysis covers
some important aspects such as the
geometry, composite material,
loading conditions, failure, etc., and
relates them to the life and stress of
the twistlock.
Between 11 and 15
grammar/vocabulary mistakes
Deficient
2 1
Show some elements and
considerations of the boundary value
problem and most of the boundary
conditions, assumptions and
principles used, nevertheless, they
are not properly described and
justified. No explanation for the
geometry considerations.
Show little evidence of an iterative
meshing process that converges to a
properly defined mesh. Some of the
elements are well shaped throughout
the domain, specially at critical points
with high stress gradient expectancy
or additional accuracy needed. Poor
or no localized refinement. Include
less than three quality indicators of
the mesh, their histograms, and the
elements with the best and the worst
numbers.
The numerical solution is coherent
with the expected behavior of the
mechanical system and displays
stress and life values but with blurry
or unclear pictures. Does not show
close pictures of the critical sections
of the geometry. In addition, includes
the matrix of the damage percentage
caused by the individual loads and
the critical failure point, but its
pictures are blurry or unclear.
Provide a poorly coherent process of
verification and analysis of the
numerical solution. Briefly discuss the
results and draw conclusion partially
argued by engineering criteria and
the application of the twistlock.
Provide a wrong interpretation of the
damage matrix. Even though, the
analysis covers some important
aspects, there are misconceptions in
the fatigue phenomenon or
inaccuracies.
Between 16 and 20
grammar/vocabulary mistakes
Weight
There are not any elements (or very
few) or considerations of the
boundary value problem and there
are not any (or very few) properly
described or justified boundary 0.2
conditions, assumptions or principles
used in the FEA model. No
explanation of the geometry
considerations included.
Show very little or no evidence of an
iterative meshing process that
converges to a properly defined
mesh. Most of the elements are not
shaped correctly throughout the
domain, specially at critical points
0.25
with high stress gradient expectancy
or additional accuracy needed. No
localized refinement. Shows less than
three quality indicators of the mesh,
and no histograms or elements with
the best and the worst numbers.
The numerical solution is not
coherent with the expected behavior
of the mechanical system, or the
pictures included do not allow the
verification of the coherence of the
simulation. There are not any 0.3
pictures of the stress and life values
or shapes. There is no matrix of the
damage percentage caused by
individual loads and the critical
failure point.
Provide a non-coherent process of
verification of the numerical solution.
The discussion and conclusions
drawn from the simulation are poor
and based on unfounded engineering 0.2
criteria or covers a few or none of
the important aspects related to the
context of the problem. No damage
matrix analysis.
More than 20 grammar/vocabulary
0.05
mistakes