Engineering Design - Unit 1 Study Guide - Questions

Who keeps an engineering notebook and why?

- All Types of Engineers that work on R & D - Develop time management skills, Improve research, documentation and communication skills, basis for professional presentation of work

What are the rules for brainstorming?

1) Defer judgement. 2) Encourage wild ideas. 3) Build on the ideas of others. 4) Stay focused on the topic. 5) One conversation at a time. 6) Be visual 7) Go for quantity

What are some brainstorming techniques?

1) Word storm. 2) Word association. 3) Mind mapping. 4) Word banks. 5) Visual association. 6) Pros and cons. 7) Ask, "What if"

What are the steps in the design process and briefly describe each step.

1. define problem - problem valid and justifiable? 2. generate concepts - needed technology exists? 3. develop a solution - is solution valid? 4. construct and test prototype - is prototype valid? 5. evaluate solution - solution solves problem? 6. present solution

What is the reason for the problem statement?

It identifies the gap between the current (problem) state and desired (goal) state of a process or product.

Chemical Engineering

The branch of engineering serving industries that chemically convert basic raw materials into a variety of products.

mechanical engineering

The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and operation of machinery.

electrical engineering

The branch of engineering that involves the design of electrical systems, including power, control systems, and telecommunications.

Why are their rules for brainstorming?

The only way to get to good ideas is to have lots to choose from

Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more skilled designer?

This ability would allow the person to get a mental image of the design and allow them to essentially sketch the design in a 3D look, giving other engineers a good idea of what the product may potentially look like.

What are the big four fields of engineering and describe what they do.

chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.

According to the Deep Dive video that we watched, everything that is designed has a relationship between ________________ and _________________

design and innovation

How do you correct a mistake in your engineering notebook?

draw a line through it, enter the correct information, and initial the change

What is the goal of the brainstorming process?

lots of ideas, collaboration, and openness to wild solutions

civil engineering

technology for building structures that alter the landscape, such as dams, roads, and bridges

In a design brief, who is the "client"?

the person or company seeking assistance for services

Why do engineers sketch?

to communicate concepts and to help develop an idea before the engineer starts the formal process of product specification