​​Engineering Technical Report 
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​​Purpose ​🎯​ 

​​In Engineering, one of the main forms of communicating is with a Technical Report. In the workplace, the technical report is a practical working document written by engineers for other people within your organisation. Through this task, you will develop your skills in problem solving, critical analysis, and written communication. 
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​​Task Description ​✏️​ 

​​For this assessment task, you are required to write an Technical Report for:
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  • ​​The analysis of prestressed concrete bridge 
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​​As part of this, you are required to: 
  • ​​Convey how to perform a Tensile strength test on prestressed concrete 
  • ​​Convince the reader that the solution presented is valid and viable 
  • ​​Refer to at least three (3) related research papers
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​​Additional Information ​đź“š​ 

​​To help you complete this task successfully, the following resources are provided:
  • ​​Marking Rubric — refer to this to understand how you will be assessed 
  • ​​Checklist: How to write a Technical Report — use this to help you complete the task
  • ​​Example: Technical Report — review this to see a completed example of the task
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​​Checklist: How to write a Technical Report ​âś…​ 

​​Please copy + paste this checklist into your Notes, ticking off each task as you go. 
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​​Step 1: Task Understanding
  • ​​Read the Instructions and Checklist carefully 
  • ​​Read the Marking Rubric 
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​​Step 2: Plan Report
  • ​​Plan your Technical Report using this structure (adapted from Monash University, Engineering Technical Reports):
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  • ​​Title:
  • ​​Title of the report (stating exactly what the report is about)
  • ​​Authors’ names and student IDs
  • ​​Unit name and code, the department and university
  • ​​Date of submission
  • ​​Summary:
  • ​​Provide a brief overview of the report, including
  • ​​Topic: clearly state the topic 
  • ​​Approach: briefly outline the approach of the task
  • ​​Results: states the results or outcome of the task, the findings of the investigation or key aspects of the design 
  • ​​Significance: states the significance or implications of the results
  • ​​Table of contents
  • ​​Set out the sections and subsections of the report 
  • ​​TIP: a reader looking for specific information to locate the appropriate section easily. 
  • ​​List of abbreviations
  • ​​List of figures
  • ​​Introduction
  • ​​Body of report, e.g.:
  • ​​Design 1Â