Foundations of Engineering and Technology Unit 1 Latest Update Graded A+

Foundations of Engineering and Technology Unit 1 Latest Update Graded A+ What are the four major engineering disciplines? Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical What is a design brief? A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. What is brainstorming defined as? A technique for solving problems, generating ideas, etc. What is criteria? A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided What are constraints? A limit or restriction to a design What is an engineering notebook, and why should you keep one? A book an engineer documents all design processes in. It can legalize a document/project for patent. What are some free form brainstorming? Post it notes, free writing, and blurting out. What are some brainstorming dysfunctions? Don't assume there's only one idea, don't only take ideas from a few people, don't get hooked on the first idea, don't be anxious to finish first, don't get frustrated from lack of success What is a design? a process that is used to solve problems What is the design process? Define problem > Generate Concepts > Develop solutions > Construct and test prototype > Evaluate solution > Present solution Design process step 1? Validate and understand problem Design process step 2? Research, brainstorming Design process step 3? Sketches, Technical drawings (materials, size, shape) Design process step 4? Testing, data, reports Design process step 5? Project recommendations, changes Design process step 6? Formal presentation