Capstone II — Project Implementation

Convert the approved proposal into an executable work plan with roles, cadence and success criteria.

Deliverable: Kickoff memo and meeting minutes

Freeze the approved scope, define scope boundaries and set the change-control threshold.

Deliverable: Scope baseline statement

Define responsibilities with a RACI matrix, decision rules and conflict-resolution protocol.

Deliverable: Signed team charter

Identify technical, schedule, safety and data risks; score probability × impact; assign mitigations.

Deliverable: Quantified risk register

Build the 12-week CPM schedule, identify the critical path and total float per activity.

Deliverable: CPM schedule with float table

Define calculation checking, model verification, unit audits and independent review gates.

Deliverable: QA/QC plan

Plan and document the field investigation: boring layout, sampling depths, in-situ testing and logs.

Deliverable: Site investigation report

Execute the approved collection protocol with calibrated instruments and traceable field records.

Deliverable: Raw data package with metadata

Establish control, reduce survey data and produce the georeferenced base map for design.

Deliverable: Base map and control sheet

Run standardized tests (ASTM/AASHTO), record deviations and report engineering properties.

Deliverable: Lab test report with ASTM references

Document current performance, deficiencies and constraints that govern the design solution.

Deliverable: Existing conditions assessment

Size members, verify strength and serviceability limit states, and detail connections.

Deliverable: Structural design package

Design foundations, earth-retaining systems and slopes with bearing, settlement and stability checks.

Deliverable: Geotechnical design package

Design geometry, sight distance, pavement sections and traffic operations per AASHTO/MUTCD.

Deliverable: Transportation design package

Size conveyance, storage and treatment elements using hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

Deliverable: Hydraulic design package

Address water quality, erosion control, permitting and environmental compliance obligations.

Deliverable: Environmental compliance package

Specify materials with strength, durability and constructability justification.

Deliverable: Material specification schedule

Compare at least three feasible alternatives using weighted decision criteria.

Deliverable: Weighted decision matrix

Assemble stamped-quality calculations: assumptions, references, units, results and checks.

Deliverable: Complete calculation set

Build, verify and validate the analysis model; document boundary conditions and convergence.

Deliverable: Model report with verification

Trace each design decision to the governing code clause and record compliance status.

Deliverable: Code compliance matrix

Produce plan, profile, section and detail sheets with a coordinated drawing index.

Deliverable: Drawing set with index

Federate discipline models, run clash detection and log resolutions.

Deliverable: Clash detection report

Reduce raw data into engineering findings with tables, figures and interpretation.

Deliverable: Results analysis brief

Apply hypothesis tests, confidence intervals and goodness-of-fit to validate findings.

Deliverable: Statistical validation memo

Vary governing parameters to quantify how design outcomes respond to uncertainty.

Deliverable: Sensitivity study

Compare achieved performance against the acceptance criteria set in the proposal.

Deliverable: Performance evaluation table

Evaluate life-cycle impact, resilience and sustainability rating criteria.

Deliverable: Sustainability assessment

Develop quantity take-offs, unit costs, contingency and life-cycle cost comparison.

Deliverable: Engineer's estimate

Assess sequencing, temporary works, access and construction feasibility.

Deliverable: Constructability review

Analyze construction and operational safety hazards with controls per hierarchy.

Deliverable: Safety analysis report

Write the results and design chapter with figures, tables and objective narration.

Deliverable: Chapter 4 draft

Write conclusions tied to objectives, limitations and recommendations for practice.

Deliverable: Chapter 5 draft

Assemble Chapters 1–5 with consistent formatting, numbering and cross-references.

Deliverable: Assembled final report

Organize calculations, data sheets, drawings and permits into labeled appendices.

Deliverable: Appendix package

Standardize captions, units, scales and the list of figures and tables.

Deliverable: Figure and table register

Verify every citation, standard and code reference against the reference list.

Deliverable: Verified reference list

Track advisor comments, responses and revision status through to closure.

Deliverable: Comment response matrix

Exchange technical review with another team using a structured review checklist.

Deliverable: Peer review report

Run the independent check of calculations, drawings, units and code references.

Deliverable: Signed quality audit

Build and rehearse the defense presentation with anticipated question bank.

Deliverable: Defense slide deck

Produce the technical poster for the capstone exhibition.

Deliverable: Technical poster

Compile every deliverable, signature page and digital file for final submission.

Deliverable: Final submission package

Map project work to FE Civil exam specifications and close knowledge gaps.

Deliverable: FE readiness map

Archive data, models and lessons learned for program continuity.

Deliverable: Closeout and lessons-learned memo