NAME: V.
HARIHARAN
CLASS/SEC:S1
ROLL NO :RA2411056010040
PRACTICE:11
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS
INTRO: The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers
follow to find a solution to a problem. The steps include problem solving
processes such as, for example, determining your objectives and
constraints, prototyping, testing and evaluation.
The process allows for applied science, mathematics and engineering
sciences to be used to achieve a high level of optimization to meet the
requirements of an objective. The steps include problem solving
processes such as, for example, determining your objectives and
constraints, prototyping, testing and evaluation.
The steps of the engineering process are not always followed in
sequence, but it is common for engineers to define the problem and
brainstorm ideas before creating a prototype test that is then modified
and improved until the solution meets the needs of the engineers
project. This is called iteration and is a common method of working.
1. Define The Problem:
What is the problem that needs to be solved? Who is the design product
for, and why is it important to find a solution? What are the limitations
and requirements? Engineers need to ask these types of critical
questions regardless of what is being created.
2. Brainstorm Possible Solutions:
Good designers brainstorm possible solutions before opting to start a
design, building a list of as many solutions as possible. It is best to avoid
judging the designs and instead just let the ideas flow.
3. Research Ideas / Explore Possibilities for your Engineering Design
Project:
Use the experience of others to explore possibilities. By researching past
projects you can avoid the problems faced by others. You should speak
to people from various backgrounds, including users or customers. You
may find some solutions that you had not considered.
4. Establish Criteria and Constraints:
Having listed potential solutions and determined the needs of the
project alongside your research, the next step is to establish any factors
that may constrain your work. This can be done by revisiting the
requirements and bringing together your findings and ideas from
previous steps.
5. Consider Alternative Solutions:
You may wish to consider further solutions to compare the potential
outcomes and find the best approach. This will involve repeating some
of the earlier steps for each viable idea.
6. Select An Approach:
Once you have assessed your various options you can determine which
approach best meets your requirements. Reject those that don’t meet
your requirements.
7. Develop A Design Proposal:
Having chosen your approach, the next step is to refine and improve the
solution to create a design proposal. This stage can be ongoing through
the length of your project and even after a product has been delivered
to customers.
8. Make A Model Or Prototype:
Use your design proposal to make a prototype that will allow you to test
how the final product will perform. Prototypes are often made from
different materials than the final version and are generally finished to a
lesser standard.
9. Test And Evaluate:
Each prototype will need testing, re-evaluation and improvement.
Testing and evaluation allows you to see where any improvements are
needed.
10. Refine The Design:
Once testing has been completed, the design can be revised and
improved. This step can be repeated several times as more prototypes
are created and evaluated.
11. Create The Solution:
After your refinements have been completed and fully tested, you can
decide upon and create your finished solution. This may take the form of
a polished prototype to demonstrate to customers.
12. Communicate The Results:
The final stage is to communicate your results. This can be in the form of
a report, presentation, display board, or a combination of methods.
Thorough documentation allows your finished product to be
manufactured to the required quality standards.
The engineering design process can be used in multiple areas to simplify
business processes and earn tangible results. A couple of areas that this
process can be applied to include:
Writing:
You need to use all steps for the engineering design process from
brainstorming the content you want to write through publishing online.
Start by listing the purpose of the article before you complete the
following steps in chronological order: Research your topic,
brainstorming the best angle, knowing what you're writing about,
writing the article, receiving feedback from editors and making edits
when necessary.
Education:
A student can be disciplined for their actions in a school setting, so you
need to use this process to come up with a disciplinary action that's
proportional to their behavior. It can start with the student speaking
about their actions to administrators before gathering information about
an incident, reviewing all possibilities and speaking with their parents
before making a final decision and if it can be applied to a similar
situation in the future.