B.S. Engineering Management Degree Requirements

Sample Senior Design Projects

All engineering seniors participate in a year-long team project that combines a real project with a diverse group of experienced professionals. No two projects are alike! Below are sample projects from recent years.
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West Seattle Bridge

Challenge: Explore probable causes of the West Seattle Bridge cracks in its main span box girders, determine solution to restore use of the bridge, develop a concept analysis.
Design: Perform a business case study to evaluate two alternatives, research code requirements and explore material sustainability.

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Sustainable Aircraft Deicing System Design

Sponsor: Boeing
Dhallenge: Develop a more environmentally/financially sustainable solution for deicing airplane wings
Design: embed a thermal emitter into the composite material.
Using models from ANSYS, the team manufactured a working prototype to accurately test the thermal effects of the chosen emitter material.