Weight Test

Purpose
Explain briefly but precisely what this test will attempt to determine. Explain how the test will yield objective data regarding meeting at least one of the
design goals for your product.

This test determines how much force the prototype can handle. Since the prototype is meant to have at least as much service life as a normal shoe, it is
important to make sure it can handle consistently high amounts of force.

Pass/Fail Criteria
What are your benchmarks? Determine what would constitute a passing/failing mark or condition for this test. How should the device respond? How will you
know if the event occurs during testing?

Pass – holds and supports the weight of the wearer while being used. It should not suffer any deformation or damage due to being used.

Fail – It fails to support the weight of the user and is damaged with visible signs of warping and deformation.

Materials
List the tools, parts, and supporting devices that you will need to set up the equipment. Include any visual or audio equipment necessary to document this
procedure.

Tools needed – scale, notepad, pencil, calculator, weights, and recording device.

Parts needed – completed prototype parts

Initial Conditions
Determine the conditions that must be in place prior to attempting this test. An example would be: The prototype is completed, the device is installed
properly, and power is provided to the unit.

For this test to function it must be in flat area, the prototype must be complete, it must have video recording set up, and prototype must be worn on foot.

Safety Concerns
Identify any potential dangers posed to people or property that could result from testing. Describe precautions that must be taken in order to ensure the safety
of the tester and others and to protect tools, equipment, fixtures, and the surrounding facility from damage.

Hazards Controls Completed (yes/no)

Falling over from slipping The bottom of the shoe has been given a Yes
material to better grip the floor.

Cuts and injuries from it breaking
The tester would wear a sock while yes
performing the test in order to provide a
layer of protection. The design Also has
padding between the two parts to serve as
extra protection

Test Termination
Under what conditions would you have to stop your testing?

The test would have to be stopped if the person performing the test got hurt or if the shoe broke. Additionally, the test would have to be stopped if the testers
data that was provided was wrong
Step by Step procedures
List the step-by-step process describing what needs to be done in order to run this test. Be very specific so that anyone could perform this test without
additional instruction.

Step 1: the tester removes their shoes and steps on a scale to get their weight.

Step 2: the shoe prototype is looked over to gather its state before the test.

Step 3: the tester sits in a chair and puts the shoe on without putting their weight on it.

Step 4: the tester stands up and puts their weight on the shoe as they are standing for 15 seconds.

Step 5: the tester sits back down and removes the shoe

Step 6: the prototype is inspected again for any signs of damage

Step 7: calculate the amount of force the shoe was supporting by using the testers mass and acceleration of gravity.

Step 8: if test is repeated add 20 pounds to previous weight.