how engineers make decisions Flashcards
1
Q
why is there never a best way to design something
A
inputs change, output requirenemnts change , limitations, constraints
2
Q
method one
A
technical aspects, quantifyable, able to be evaluated and checked
3
Q
method two
A
cost effective analysis
evaluate dollars,
complicated by money value changing
4
Q
method 3
A
cost benefit analysis , dollar value placed on benefits and costs
5
Q
method 4
A
risk analysis
human health,short term,
6
Q
method 5
A
environmental impacts
parameters such as o2
7
Q
method 6
A
ethical framework
8
Q
3 decision making tools
A
inventory, data
assessment, importance etc
evaluation
9
Q
six methods characterised by
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increasing complexity and subjectivity
10
Q
design involves
A
balancing potentially conflicting factors
