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What is the primary purpose of the manufacturing function in engineering design?
What is the primary purpose of the manufacturing function in engineering design?
To oversee the production, assembly, and sourcing of raw materials while controlling costs.
Describe the design means for a bicycle brake.
Describe the design means for a bicycle brake.
The design means involves creating a system that stops the wheel by using friction between the rim and brake pad when the brake lever is applied.
What do we understand by 'design form' in engineering?
What do we understand by 'design form' in engineering?
Design form refers to the area or mass defining an object, which can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
In the context of engineering design, what is meant by 'objectives'?
In the context of engineering design, what is meant by 'objectives'?
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Why is engineering design described as social and collaborative?
Why is engineering design described as social and collaborative?
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What role do constraints play in engineering design?
What role do constraints play in engineering design?
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How does the engineering design process utilize models?
How does the engineering design process utilize models?
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What is a design objective in the engineering design process?
What is a design objective in the engineering design process?
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What are the challenges in engineering design problems?
What are the challenges in engineering design problems?
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Why are design problems considered open-ended?
Why are design problems considered open-ended?
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What does the studio aspect of learning engineering design refer to?
What does the studio aspect of learning engineering design refer to?
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How is analysis important in engineering design?
How is analysis important in engineering design?
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How do claims function in the context of engineering design?
How do claims function in the context of engineering design?
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What distinguishes correlation from causation in engineering?
What distinguishes correlation from causation in engineering?
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In what ways can communication impact engineering design?
In what ways can communication impact engineering design?
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What is the primary goal of engineering design as stated in the course overview?
What is the primary goal of engineering design as stated in the course overview?
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Identify one of the generic design objectives mentioned in the content.
Identify one of the generic design objectives mentioned in the content.
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What are design functions in the context of engineering design?
What are design functions in the context of engineering design?
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List two types of constraints that need to be considered in design engineering.
List two types of constraints that need to be considered in design engineering.
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Explain the significance of an 'Objective Tree' in design engineering.
Explain the significance of an 'Objective Tree' in design engineering.
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What is meant by 'functional constraints' in design engineering?
What is meant by 'functional constraints' in design engineering?
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What does a well-defined function statement couple together in engineering design?
What does a well-defined function statement couple together in engineering design?
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How can cost reduction be considered a design objective?
How can cost reduction be considered a design objective?
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Give an example of a design function for a portable ladder.
Give an example of a design function for a portable ladder.
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Name one characteristic of a successful portable ladder design.
Name one characteristic of a successful portable ladder design.
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What is the first stage in the design process?
What is the first stage in the design process?
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What is the purpose of writing a problem statement?
What is the purpose of writing a problem statement?
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What role does research play in the design process?
What role does research play in the design process?
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What should you do after brainstorming possible solutions?
What should you do after brainstorming possible solutions?
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Why is testing and evaluating critical in the design process?
Why is testing and evaluating critical in the design process?
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What is required to prepare before constructing a prototype?
What is required to prepare before constructing a prototype?
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How is engineering design different from other kinds of design?
How is engineering design different from other kinds of design?
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What is the purpose of writing a report in the design process?
What is the purpose of writing a report in the design process?
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What distinguishes convergent thinking from divergent thinking?
What distinguishes convergent thinking from divergent thinking?
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How do T-shaped people contribute to a Design Thinking team?
How do T-shaped people contribute to a Design Thinking team?
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What are two key qualities that Design Thinking team members should possess?
What are two key qualities that Design Thinking team members should possess?
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In what ways can Design Thinking aim for greater inclusiveness?
In what ways can Design Thinking aim for greater inclusiveness?
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Why is collaboration important in a Design Thinking process?
Why is collaboration important in a Design Thinking process?
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What is the primary focus of interior design?
What is the primary focus of interior design?
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How does landscape design integrate nature into architecture?
How does landscape design integrate nature into architecture?
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What main distinction separates engineering design from other design types?
What main distinction separates engineering design from other design types?
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What is the purpose of graphic design?
What is the purpose of graphic design?
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What role does divergent thinking play in the design process?
What role does divergent thinking play in the design process?
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Contrast divergent thinking with convergent thinking.
Contrast divergent thinking with convergent thinking.
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What is a significant aspect of the engineering design process?
What is a significant aspect of the engineering design process?
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Why is user interface design crucial in technology?
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Study Notes
EST 200: Design and Engineering Module I
- The course aims to introduce fundamental design engineering principles to undergraduate engineering students.
- It helps students understand the design process and its steps.
- Students will also be familiarized with basic design tools and approaches.
Design Engineering
- Engineering design is a systematic and intelligent process.
- Engineers generate, evaluate, and specify solutions for devices, systems, or processes to achieve client objectives and user needs while adhering to constraints.
- This process is thoughtful and aims to generate plans for devices, systems, or processes achieving specified goals within constraints.
Aspects of Design
- Design is influenced by objectives, constraints, functions, and form.
- Objectives define the desired features or behaviors of the design.
- Constraints limit the design, e.g., resources, time, and safety.
- Functions describe what the design does.
- Form defines the physical appearance and structure.
Design Objectives
- Objectives are features or behaviors the design should exhibit.
- Generic objectives include identifying user needs, exploring problem-solving possibilities, formulating working principles, reducing the cost and complexity, and designing eco-friendly material.
Example: Objective of a Portable Ladder
- The ladder should be compact and portable, stable on smooth surfaces, easily stand without support, and meet household needs.
- It should be safe, durable, reasonably economical, and reduce space requirements for packing. The ladder should be marketable.
Objective Tree
- The objective tree displays the interconnected and dependent aspects of objectives. Hierarchical structure depicts the dependences between the objectives.
Design Constraints
- Functional constraints include overall geometry, kinematics, energy requirements, materials, control systems, safety and quality.
- Manufacturing constraints include time, economical factors, and legal/ethical considerations.
Design Functions
- Functions describe the required output of a design.
- A function statement couples an action verb with a noun or object, e.g., lift a book, support a shelf, transmit a current, measure a temperature, or switch on a light.
- Research function includes identifying the need, working principle, and gathering data.
- Engineering function involves product design, 3D modeling, and simulations.
- Manufacturing function covers production, assembly, cost, raw materials, and other factors.
- Quality control function checks safety, design auditing, and energy auditing.
- Commercial function encompasses cost and service aspects.
Design Means
- Means are the ways a design executes its desired functions.
- Example: The bicycle brake's function of stopping the wheels is achieved through applying the brake lever, using frictional forces between the rim and brake pad.
- Speakers produce sound through electromagnetic induction.
Design Form
- Three dimensional form defines the area or mass of objects in space.
Questions
- Examples of questions regarding items (e.g., headphones, helmet, extension cord). What are the objectives, constraints and functions? (What are the means?)
What is Engineering Design?
- Engineering design is a method engineers use to solve problems.
- It's a process that is purposeful, designed under constraints, and is both systematic and iterative.
- It is a social and collaborative enterprise.
Engineering Design Process Models
- A process for identifying needs. The model describes steps to define the problem, research, design solutions, develop solution options, select the best one, test, evaluate, and communicate the solution.
Where Might Engineers Work?
- Potential workplaces for engineers include large companies, start-up ventures, government, non-profit organizations, and engineering service firms.
What "Roles" are Played as Design Unfolds?
- The Client wants a design.
- The User utilizes the design.
- The Designer solves their problem.
Roles
- Client: Person, group, or company wanting a design conceived.
- User: Employs or operates the design.
- Designer: Solves client's problem to meet user needs.
What is the Designer's First Task?
- The designer's initial role is to clarify and translate the client's needs into a usable format.
To Whom Does the Designer Have Obligations?
- Designers must consider the client, users, professional code, and public interests.
What is the Role of the Client?
- The client's role is communicating the user's needs to the designer.
What is One Thing Both Designer and Client Must Understand?
- Both must recognize user needs and public demands in design.
On What Two Stages of Design Does the Designer's Work Depend?
- Conceptual design and detailed design influence the nature of a designer’s work.
What is Conceptual Design?
- Conceptual design establishes the basic form and content of a design.
What is Detailed Design?
- Detailed design refines specific details after conceptual design.
In What Kinds of Environments Do Engineering Designers Work?
- Designers can be found in small companies, large firms, start-up ventures, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and in engineering service firms.
Learning and Doing Engineering Design
- The complexity of engineering design stems from the ill-structured nature and open-ended solutions.
- Learning engineering design involves practical application, a studio aspect, and learning through doing.
What Is the Studio Aspect of Learning Engineering Design?
- Practical application and learning by doing is the core aspect of learning design.
Engineering and Design Vocabulary
- Vocabulary terms include descriptions of analytical elements of design.
The Design Process as a Process of Questioning
- The design process begins with questions and prompts about client needs and requirements.
What is the Heart of Models of the Design Process?
- The heart of the design process model involves clarifying objectives, establishing user needs and requirements, identifying constraints, and identifying design functions.
What is the Series of Design Tasks in Order?
- Step-by-step tasks in the creation of a design solution. A list of tasks includes clarifying client objectives, identifying constraints, building specifications, developing problem solution alternatives via models, and evaluation.
Different Stages in a Design Process
- Describe the key stages of the engineering design process in detail.
How Engineering Design is Different from Other Kinds of Design
- Details of the engineering design process and how it is different from other fields where design is applied, such as interior design, fashion, or software.
The Scientific Method vs. The Engineering Design Process
- Engineering design process is significantly different from the scientific method through its iterative nature, its open-ended problem solutions, and the importance of communicating results.
Scientific Method
- Explains the steps of the scientific method as a process and highlights the key difference between the scientific method and engineering design process.
Engineering Design Process
- Describes the key stages of the engineering design process that includes defining a problem, conducting background research, and specifying requirements.
Design Thinking: A Non-Linear Process
- Explains design thinking as a non-linear iterative process.
Divergent Thinking
- A thought process used to generate creative solutions and explore different possibilities, characterized by spontaneous, free-flowing, and non-linear thinking.
Convergent Thinking
- Opposite of divergent thinking. It focuses on finding the single best solution through logical reasoning.
Design Thinking in a Team Environment
- Design thinking teams benefit from open-mindedness, curiosity, collaboration, adaptability, and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Teams thrive with a mix of experts and people who can relate to different approaches and viewpoints.
Some of the Aims of Design Thinking's Approach
- The method aims to increase inclusivity, improve team cohesion, nurture creative confidence, and support teamwork through the use of the differences in thinking styles found in diverse teams.
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This quiz covers the fundamental principles of design engineering introduced in the EST 200 course. It explores the design process, key aspects, and tools used in engineering design. Students will be assessed on their understanding of objectives, constraints, and the overall design methodology.
