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What is the core concept of an Engineering Contradiction?
What is the core concept of an Engineering Contradiction?
- A contradiction in the design specifications of a system.
- A situation where improving one aspect of a system inevitably weakens another aspect. (correct)
- A flaw in the design of a system that needs to be addressed.
- A conflict between two or more engineers working on a project.
In the provided example of radiation treatment, what is the 'Subject' in the Engineering Contradiction?
In the provided example of radiation treatment, what is the 'Subject' in the Engineering Contradiction?
- Radiation intensity
- Tumor Shrinks
- Radiation treatment (correct)
- Surrounding tissue damage
Which of the following is NOT an inventive principle mentioned in the text as potentially relevant to addressing the Engineering Contradiction in radiation treatment?
Which of the following is NOT an inventive principle mentioned in the text as potentially relevant to addressing the Engineering Contradiction in radiation treatment?
- Blessing in Disguise
- Parameter Change
- Self-Service (correct)
- Segmentation
In the example of metal legs, what is the 'Object' of the Engineering Contradiction?
In the example of metal legs, what is the 'Object' of the Engineering Contradiction?
What is the primary goal of the Inventive Principles, as described in the text?
What is the primary goal of the Inventive Principles, as described in the text?
Based on the information provided, which of the following actions can be considered an 'Action 1' in the Engineering Contradiction matrix diagram?
Based on the information provided, which of the following actions can be considered an 'Action 1' in the Engineering Contradiction matrix diagram?
What does the term 'Blessing in Disguise' refer to in the context of Engineering Contradictions?
What does the term 'Blessing in Disguise' refer to in the context of Engineering Contradictions?
What is the primary problem addressed in the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
What is the primary problem addressed in the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
Based on the provided example, the use of 'Low Radiation Intensity' might be considered a 'Blessing in Disguise' because:
Based on the provided example, the use of 'Low Radiation Intensity' might be considered a 'Blessing in Disguise' because:
In the 'RADIATION TREATMENT' example, what is the 'Subject' of the Engineering Contradiction?
In the 'RADIATION TREATMENT' example, what is the 'Subject' of the Engineering Contradiction?
What is the fundamental contradiction identified in the 'Radiation Treatment' example?
What is the fundamental contradiction identified in the 'Radiation Treatment' example?
Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to the engineering contradiction in the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to the engineering contradiction in the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
What is the potential 'Action 2' in the Engineering Contradiction matrix for the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
What is the potential 'Action 2' in the Engineering Contradiction matrix for the 'SECURE PASSWORDS' example?
What is the 'Object' of the Engineering Contradiction in the 'RADIATION TREATMENT' example?
What is the 'Object' of the Engineering Contradiction in the 'RADIATION TREATMENT' example?
Which of the following statements about 'Engineering Contradictions' is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about 'Engineering Contradictions' is TRUE?
In the context of engineering contradictions, what does it mean to 'compromise'?
In the context of engineering contradictions, what does it mean to 'compromise'?
Identify the engineering contradiction present in the following scenario: A car needs to be lightweight for better fuel efficiency, but it also needs to be strong and sturdy to protect passengers in a crash.
Identify the engineering contradiction present in the following scenario: A car needs to be lightweight for better fuel efficiency, but it also needs to be strong and sturdy to protect passengers in a crash.
Which of these is NOT an example of an engineering contradiction as presented in the content?
Which of these is NOT an example of an engineering contradiction as presented in the content?
What is the primary goal of TRIZ, as applied to engineering contradictions?
What is the primary goal of TRIZ, as applied to engineering contradictions?
Why is it important to understand engineering contradictions in the design process?
Why is it important to understand engineering contradictions in the design process?
What are the two main categories that influence the ease of manufacturing?
What are the two main categories that influence the ease of manufacturing?
Which option represents a factor that might influence the weight of a stationary object?
Which option represents a factor that might influence the weight of a stationary object?
What two factors affect the adaptability or versatility of an object?
What two factors affect the adaptability or versatility of an object?
In which category does the factor 'Ease of Repair' belong?
In which category does the factor 'Ease of Repair' belong?
Which two factors influence the amount of energy used by a stationary object?
Which two factors influence the amount of energy used by a stationary object?
How does 'Loss of Time' affect an object?
How does 'Loss of Time' affect an object?
What factor influences the accuracy of a measurement?
What factor influences the accuracy of a measurement?
How does the 'Illumination Intensity' affect an object?
How does the 'Illumination Intensity' affect an object?
What is the primary aim of using the Contradiction Matrix when applying the Inventive Principles?
What is the primary aim of using the Contradiction Matrix when applying the Inventive Principles?
What does the y-axis represent in the 39 x 39 Contradiction Matrix?
What does the y-axis represent in the 39 x 39 Contradiction Matrix?
Choose the most appropriate Inventive Principle to address the issue of speed bumps damaging vehicles.
Choose the most appropriate Inventive Principle to address the issue of speed bumps damaging vehicles.
Which of the following is NOT a valid method for applying Inventive Principles?
Which of the following is NOT a valid method for applying Inventive Principles?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Contradiction Matrix?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Contradiction Matrix?
What does the statistic '1 in 5 motorists have had to pay for car damage after encountering speed bumps' highlight?
What does the statistic '1 in 5 motorists have had to pay for car damage after encountering speed bumps' highlight?
What is the main purpose of the Inventive Principles?
What is the main purpose of the Inventive Principles?
What aspect of the Contradiction Matrix is NOT specifically mentioned in the content?
What aspect of the Contradiction Matrix is NOT specifically mentioned in the content?
What does the statement "As one characteristic gets better another characteristic gets worse" describe?
What does the statement "As one characteristic gets better another characteristic gets worse" describe?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an engineering contradiction?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an engineering contradiction?
What is the primary approach to addressing engineering contradictions?
What is the primary approach to addressing engineering contradictions?
What is the significance of the "Contradiction Matrix" in the context of engineering problem solving?
What is the significance of the "Contradiction Matrix" in the context of engineering problem solving?
According to the excerpt of the Contradiction Matrix, which of the following pairs of parameters exhibits a potential contradiction?
According to the excerpt of the Contradiction Matrix, which of the following pairs of parameters exhibits a potential contradiction?
Which statement best describes the significance of the numbers in the Contradiction Matrix?
Which statement best describes the significance of the numbers in the Contradiction Matrix?
What is the primary goal of the "Inventive Principles" mentioned in the text?
What is the primary goal of the "Inventive Principles" mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best represents the underlying message conveyed by the text?
Which of the following best represents the underlying message conveyed by the text?
Based on the text, what is the primary advantage of using the Contradiction Matrix approach?
Based on the text, what is the primary advantage of using the Contradiction Matrix approach?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between engineering contradictions and the Inventive Principles?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between engineering contradictions and the Inventive Principles?
Which of these statements best describes the relationship between engineering contradictions and compromise?
Which of these statements best describes the relationship between engineering contradictions and compromise?
How does the Contradiction Matrix help in resolving engineering contradictions?
How does the Contradiction Matrix help in resolving engineering contradictions?
What is a potential drawback of using the compromise approach to resolve engineering contradictions?
What is a potential drawback of using the compromise approach to resolve engineering contradictions?
What is the main implication of the statement "the application of the principles does not require any special knowledge" regarding the Inventive Principles?
What is the main implication of the statement "the application of the principles does not require any special knowledge" regarding the Inventive Principles?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a contradiction in engineering?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a contradiction in engineering?
What is the most appropriate way to describe the concept of "trade-off" as it's used in the text?
What is the most appropriate way to describe the concept of "trade-off" as it's used in the text?
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Engineering Contradiction
Engineering Contradiction
An improvement in one system characteristic leads to degradation in another.
System Parameters
System Parameters
Variables in a system that can affect its performance and characteristics.
Inventive Principles
Inventive Principles
Strategies or techniques used to solve contradictions in engineering design.
Contradiction Matrix
Contradiction Matrix
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Examples of Contradictions
Examples of Contradictions
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Positive Interaction
Positive Interaction
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Negative Interaction
Negative Interaction
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Mechanical Vibration Principle
Mechanical Vibration Principle
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Parameter Change Principle
Parameter Change Principle
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Segmentation Principle
Segmentation Principle
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Isolate Affected Parts
Isolate Affected Parts
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Ease of Repair
Ease of Repair
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Adaptability or Versatility
Adaptability or Versatility
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Device Complexity
Device Complexity
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Productivity
Productivity
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Loss of Information
Loss of Information
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Volume of Moving Object
Volume of Moving Object
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Temperature
Temperature
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Use of Energy by Moving Object
Use of Energy by Moving Object
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Method 1 for Inventive Principles
Method 1 for Inventive Principles
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Method 2 for Inventive Principles
Method 2 for Inventive Principles
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Purpose of Contradiction Matrix
Purpose of Contradiction Matrix
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System Parameters in Matrix
System Parameters in Matrix
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Improving Parameters
Improving Parameters
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Worsening Parameters
Worsening Parameters
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Speed Bumps Issue
Speed Bumps Issue
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Repair Costs from Speed Bumps
Repair Costs from Speed Bumps
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Trade-off
Trade-off
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System Characteristic
System Characteristic
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Compromise
Compromise
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System Improvement
System Improvement
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Deterioration
Deterioration
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Heat Addition
Heat Addition
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Larger Lift Capacity
Larger Lift Capacity
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Engine Power Increase
Engine Power Increase
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Engineering Conflict
Engineering Conflict
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Contradiction Resolution
Contradiction Resolution
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Inventive Problem Solving
Inventive Problem Solving
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Contradiction Identification
Contradiction Identification
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Parameters of Improvement
Parameters of Improvement
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Energy Consumption
Energy Consumption
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Performance Balance
Performance Balance
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Radiation Treatment
Radiation Treatment
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High Radiation Intensity
High Radiation Intensity
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Low Radiation Intensity
Low Radiation Intensity
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Surrounding Tissue Damage
Surrounding Tissue Damage
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Password Security Contradiction
Password Security Contradiction
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User-Friendly Passwords
User-Friendly Passwords
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Secure Passwords
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Study Notes
TMS1003 Systematic Innovation and Innovative Problem Solving
- Course code: TMS1003
- Semester: 1, 2022/2023
- Learning Units topics:
- Overview of Systematic Inventive Problem Solving
- Introduction
- Psychological Inertia & Systematic Innovation
- History of TRIZ and its potentials
- Problem Analysis Tools
- Function Analysis
- Cause-Effect Chain Analysis
- Ideality
- Trimming
- Problem Solving Tools
- Engineering Contradictions
- Physical Contradictions
- Substance Field model
- Technology & Product Development
- Industry 4.0 Landscape
- Benchmarking
- S-Curve Analysis
- Trends of System Evolution
- 9 Windows
- Technology Forecasting
- 40 Inventive Principles
- IT Patent Strategy
- Scientific Effects Database
- Function Oriented Search
- Inventive Problem Solving
- Overview of Systematic Inventive Problem Solving
Assessment Scheme
- Individual Assignment: 20%
- Group Project: 50%
- Final Examination (Individual): 30%
- Total: 100%
Engineering Contradictions
- Definition: A situation where improving one system parameter leads to a deterioration in another parameter.
- Representation: Positive and negative interaction between system components.
- Example: Increasing table leg diameter improves carrying capacity but also increases weight.
TRIZ Tool: Engineering Contradiction
- What is Engineering Contradiction
- System Parameters
- Inventive Principles
- Using Contradiction Matrix
- Inventive Principle Case Study
39 System Parameters
- Includes various parameters affecting a system, such as weight, speed, area, volume, force, pressure, shape, stability, strength, duration, temperature, illumination, energy use, and more.
TRIZ: Observing the World Differently
- The document encourages the identification of various factors which change when an incident occurs, such as inflation of a balloon.
How many things have changed?
- Factors like time, energy, structure, substances, and information.
How many way are there to Invent?
- List of factors, such as space, time, energy, structure, substance, and information that can be changed to develop innovative solutions.
Model of Solution - 40 Inventive Principles
- The document describes a range of inventive principles.
What is a Parameter
- Definition: A factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance.
- Characteristics: Typically describes system characteristics.
- Example: Weight, speed, size.
Physical Contradictions
- Examples of difficulties which exist in various situations, such as:
- Number of staff
- Size of iPads
- Class size
- Core equipment
- Product design
- Coffee temperature
- Airbag deployment
Example of Physical Contradictions
- Diving platform height and safety/injury.
- Airplane engine size and power/runway impact
Resolving Physical Contradictions
- Methods: Separation, Satisfaction, Bypass.
- Ink flow in a pen, bicycle chain rigidity.
Example: Umbrella
- Umbrella size and wind resistance, wetness prevention.
IF-THEN-BUT with Altshuller's Matrix
- Format for analyzing problems
Engineering Contradiction (examples)
- User using gloves in cold weather, but not being able to operate a smartphone
- Smartphone requiring a battery charge, but the charge not always being available
- Implantable microchips to improve various issues
Physical Contradiction
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Log jam problem
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Farmer's mush problem
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Berries harvesting
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Venom from frog
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Speed bumps
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Radiation treatment
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Secure passwords
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