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African Water Pump Engineering Design Project

African Water Pump Engineering Design Project. Andrew Parkhurst The Ohio State University. What is Engineering?. Engineers meet needs of people to better their lives Engineering is problem solving using T echnology , Science, Math, and the Engineering Design Process. Design Process.

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African Water Pump Engineering Design Project

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  1. African Water Pump Engineering Design Project Andrew Parkhurst The Ohio State University

  2. What is Engineering? • Engineers meet needs of people to better their lives • Engineering is problem solving using Technology, Science, Math, and the Engineering Design Process

  3. Design Process

  4. The Background Story • http://youtu.be/05DwbbR4Oik

  5. Engineers Solve Problems • Need: People need water • Problem: The water is deep and it’s heavy

  6. Structures To Support Weight

  7. Engineering Design Challenge • Create a structure to support the weight of the well • First re-create the original prototype • Create your own design using the Design Storyboard • Test your design at the well stations • Weigh the buckets on the scales

  8. Real World Design

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