Technical documentation and calculations as appendices to an engineering thesis
The annex is not a repository of anything that does not fit into the chapters, but it should store the material needed to verify the design, but too extensive or detailed for the mainstream output.
Key information
- ✓Please leave the results and decisions necessary to understand the project in the text.
- ✓Number, title and citation of the annexes where appropriate.
- ✓Describe the format and method of reading the electronic files.
- ✓Do not post confidential information without your consent and security.
What to leave in the main text
The reader should see the assumptions, key calculation steps, solution selection criteria and test results without opening the annex. Full measurement tables, repeatable calculations or extended schemes can be moved outside the mainstream.
Structure of the Annexes
Each annex is given a designation and a title. It is worth keeping its own number of pages or elements inside if the material is long. The list of annexes should correspond to the actual order and names used in the text.
Revocations and versions of files
In the section, specify exactly which annex contains the full calculations or documentation. For CAD files, sheets and code, specify the format, software version and any way to start.
Confidentiality and completeness
Remove personal data, passwords, API keys, and confidential information. If access is restricted, describe it according to the university's procedure. Finally, check that all the attachments cited in the text are actually in the package that was sent.
Summary
Well-planned annexes increase the transparency of the work and allow assessing the reliability of the project, each of which must have a function, a designation and a clear reference in the main text.
Frequently asked questions
Are the annexes included in the volume of work?
This depends on the university's regulations, and the requirements for the page limit, format and transmission of electronic files must be checked before the final version is prepared.
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