Unit 1 Flashcards
Step 1 of the Design Process
Define the problem
Step 2 of the Design Process
Generate concepts
Step 3 of the Design Process
Develop a solution
Step 4 of the Design Process
Construct & test a prototype
Step 5 of the Design Process
Evaluate the solution
Step 6 of the Design Process
Present the solution
Invention
a NEW product/system/process created by study/experimentation
Innovation
an IMPROVEMENT of an existing technological product/system/method
Brainstorm
group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, & stimulating creative thinking by unrestrained spontaneous discussion
Constraint
limit to design process
Design
iterative decision-making process producing plans to solve problems/plan OR drawing produced to show something before production OR decorative pattern
Design Brief
A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.
Design Statement
A part of a design brief that challenges the designer, describes what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree to which the solution must be executed.
Engineering Notebook
A book in which an engineer will formally document, in chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.
Prototype
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
Engineer
A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Chemical Engineering
Apply scientifically the principles of chemistry, physics,
and engineering to design an operation of plants for the
production of materials that undergo chemical changes
during their processing
Civil & Construction Engineering
Plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities
in both the public and private sectors
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Deals with the motion of electrons in metals
Mechanical Engineering
Apply the principles of mechanics and energy to
the design of machines and devices
Aeronautical Engineering
Deals with flight and the movement of fluids in the earth’s atmosphere.
Aerospace & Astronautical Engineering
Deals with environments not found on Earth
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural engineering blends engineering
knowledge with soil systems, land management,
and environmental control.
Architectural Engineering
Works with architects focusing on structural integrity
and safety of design
