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Final Project Assessment

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This lecture covers the assessment criteria for the final project in ME 201 - Continuum Mechanics. Students are required to submit a video presentation and a Jupyter notebook, following specific guidelines. The project stages include experimental setup, data analysis, and result interpretation. Various experiments such as play-dough stability, capstan problem, and fracture tests are discussed, emphasizing the importance of clear documentation and thorough analysis.

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