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Design for Engineering Unit 2 Engineering Design and Problem Solving Annette Beattie April 10, 2006 Engineering Design

Design for Engineering Unit 2 Engineering Design and Problem Solving Annette Beattie April 10, 2006 Engineering Design. ETP 2006 – Annette Beattie

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Design for Engineering Unit 2 Engineering Design and Problem Solving Annette Beattie April 10, 2006 Engineering Design

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  1. Design for EngineeringUnit 2 Engineering Design and Problem SolvingAnnette BeattieApril 10, 2006Engineering Design ETP 2006 – Annette Beattie This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0402616. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

  2. Engineering Concepts • Engineers are problem solvers • Solving problems for humanity • Use math, science, tools & materials • Some say, “Design without math and science is tinkering.” Is tinkering OK? • Use the engineering design process (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  3. Engineering Concepts • Communicating ideas • Interpersonal skills • Teamwork • Group skills • Dialog persuasiveness • Attitude • Work ethic (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  4. Engineering Concepts • Coping with change • Technological literacy • Brainstorming abilities • Appropriate technology • How technology and engineering affect the environment (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  5. Engineering Design Process • Design is the planned process of change • To end up with an intentional result • Minimize trade-offs and control risk (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  6. Engineering Design Process • 1. Identify the problem • This appears to be simple but taking the time to find the root problem is extremely important. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  7. Engineering Design Process • 2. Define or “refine” the problem • Investigate to find out more info about the problem • A team effort is required • Clarify with a design brief • This describes the limitations and requirements for the solution (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  8. Engineering Design Process • 3. Gather information • Don’t reinvent the wheel • Find out what research has already been done • The internet is a great place to start (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  9. Engineering Design Process • 4. Develop alternate solutions • Critical step - first ideas are rarely best • Brainstorming should be used • No solution should be ignored at this step • The more ideas, the more probability of success (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  10. Engineering Design Process • 5. Select and refine the best solution • The design proposal • An evaluation process from the design brief could be used • Document your decision (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  11. Engineering Design Process • 6. Express the design solution • Through a sketch or drawing • Verbal expression • Text • Mathematics equation • 3D modeling on CAD (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  12. Engineering Design Process • 7. Build a model or prototype of the solution • This may contain the most technological problems. • Experiment with materials and techniques (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  13. Engineering Design Process • 8. Evaluate, revise, and refine the solution • Analyze the solution for effectiveness in solving the original problem. • Run a performance test (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  14. Engineering Design Process • 9. Communicate the solution • Ideas need to be “sold” to the client • Presentation must include prototypes, models, or other form. • The designer must know the design and subject matter • Upon approval, the idea can be manufactured (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  15. Technology • How people modify the natural world to: • Suit their own purposes • Satisfy their perceived needs and wants • If you took away all technology, you would be standing naked in a meadow or forest (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  16. Technological Literacy • Understanding our world • Ability to use, manage, assess and understand technology (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  17. Engineering Design Process vs. Technological Literacy • Since Edison and the Wright Brothers, the engineering design process has shaped our world more than any other single process. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  18. Engineering Design Process vs. Technological Literacy • The better we understand this process, the better we understand our world. (technological literacy) • This better prepares us to live and prosper • Our democracy works better (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  19. Engineering Design Process vs. Technological Literacy • Democracy only works with informed citizenry • Citizenry cannot be informed and ignorant of technology at the same time (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  20. Engineering Design Process vs. Technological Literacy • By understanding the engineering profession, we better understand the world • We can also make an informed choice about engineering as a career (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  21. Standards • Standard 1: Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology. • Benchmark L. Inventions and innovations are the results of specific, goal-directed research. • Standard 4: Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology. • Benchmark I. Making decisions about the use of technology involves weighing the trade-offs between the positive and negative effects. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  22. Standards • Standard 8: Students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design. • Benchmark H. The design process includes defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and specifying constraints, exploring possibilities, selecting an approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or prototype, testing and evaluating the design using specifications, refining the design, creating or making it, and communicating processes and results. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  23. Standards • Standard 9: Students will develop an understanding of engineering design. • Benchmark L. The process of engineering design takes into account a number of factors. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

  24. Sources • Valley City State University, Design for Engineering, Unit #2 Engineering Design and Problem Solving Reading Assignment. 2006. (VCSU Unit #2, 2006)

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