Engineering Design Process

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A series of steps used to assist in designing and developing new products, devices, and systems.

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Define the problem

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What is the goal of engineering design that always has a specific and known purpose?

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problem solving

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A means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.

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criteria

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A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

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prototype

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It involves tools and ways of thinking that people can use in almost any situation. Each part reveals information about the problem and possible solutions.

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process

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Engineers are expected to repeat the process. Steps like defining, planning, modeling, and testing, can be completed in different sequences to find the best possible solution.

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Iterative

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Share or exchange information, news, or ideas

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communicate

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to generate as many ideas as possible without critiquing them

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brainstorm

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Examine and judge carefully. To judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of something; to assess.

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evaluate

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A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. A limitation or restriction.

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constraint