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Engineering Design Process

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  • Tell me what the first step of the design process is.
    Identify the problem
  • Explain what an engineer is.
    Someone who comes up with solutions to problems and then designs and builds the product
  • What is a prototype?
    A working model of what the final product will be
  • Which type of sketch uses only lines drawn at 30 degree angles and vertical lines (up and down)?
    Isometric
  • Name 2 types of engineers:
    Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Architectural, etc......
  • The graph paper that uses only the squares and no angled lines is called what?
    Cartesian graph paper
  • What is one reason it's important to use a design process?
    Organization, identifies all criteria and constraints, helps with planning, to make sure all steps are done, etc.
  • Give me one example of a good team norm.
    Everyone must participate Let everyone have a chance to tell their idea Be respectful and listen to everyone's input
  • The type of graph paper that uses the 30 degree angled lines is called?
    Isometric graph paper
  • A multiview sketch is 3 drawings of which views?
    Top, front, right
  • What is the second step in the design process?
    Generate concepts (come up with ideas/brainstorming)
  • The United States is almost the only country to use the Customary or Standard system of measurement. What is the main system that most of the world uses?
    Metric
  • What is a design brief?
    A document provided by the client that explains the details of what they want the design to be
  • Evaluate the solution and Present the solution are which of the 2 steps in the design process, respectively?
    Evaluate is 5th Present is 6th
  • Other than thumbnail, name the other 2 types of sketches we've learned in this class.
    Isometric Multiview
  • The type of sketch that is done quickly, in order to get an idea across, and doesn't have lots of details is called what?
    Thumbnail sketch
  • Dimensioning is measuring what three things?
    Height, width, depth
  • In just a few words, define what "team norms" are.
    Rules for working in a group/team
  • What does collaboration mean?
    Working together towards a common goal or purpose
  • Describe what a design process means.
    A problem-solving strategy used by engineers when designing a product