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Introduction to Engineering Design - Modeling Skills

What is the role of models in the design process? Answer: Provides a visual for all to see and helps them to see the viability of the idea How can we use technology to make the design and manufacture of a product more efficient and less prone to error? Answer: Allows us to investigate the properties digitally before it is built physically What is the purpose of a portfolio? How do you decide what information to include in a portfolio? Answer: The purpose of a portfolio is to effectively communicate the details of a project. Title page, working technical drawings and an "exploded" presentation page with a parts list (i.e., whatever is necessary to communicate all the details of a project)

Introduction to Engineering Design - Measurement and Statistics

Describe the difference between the meaning of the terms accuracy and precision in scientific measurement. Accuracy: The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value. Precision: The degree to which repeated measurements show the same result. How can statistical and analyzed data be used to inform, justify, and validate a design or process? Answer: Statistics are commonly used in manufacturing processes to control and maintain quality. A statistical analysis is used to determine measures of central tendency and variation of the data. What is dimensional analysis and how can it help solve problems involving quantities? Answer: Preforming a dimensional analysis on a part will assure that all needed dimensions to create the part have been included. This will insure the part is made correctly. Why do engineers generally adhere to a set of dimensioning standards and guidelines? Answer: In manufacturing, a part must be dimen...

Introduction to Engineering Design - Design Process

How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? Answer: Engineers try to think "outside the box" in order to solve new problems or find ways to improve current solutions. What is the most effective way to generate potential solutions to a problem? How many alternate solutions should you generate? Answer: Brainstorming with a group, research and testing possible solutions What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? Answer: Engineering is the application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life. An engineer is a person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. Research, Develop, Design, Supervise, Manage, Production and Construction, Operations, Plant management, and Sales, Why keep an engineering notebook? Answer: An engineering notebook is recognized as a legal document that is used in patent activities to... a. Prove the origin of an idea that led...