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Final Scheme of Valuation/Answer Key
Scheme of evaluation (marks in brackets) and answers of problems/key
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
THIRD SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE(R,S) EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2022(2019
SCHEME)
Course Code: EST200
Course Name: Design and Engineering
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks Marks
1 List the objectives and constrains for designing a school bag for school students. (3)
Any two objectives- 1.5 marks. Any two constraints – 1.5 marks
2 State how engineering design is different from other kinds of design. (3)
Any 3 points on differences -3 Marks
3 How to perform design thinking as a team managing the conflicts? (3)
Any 3 conflict managing proposals - 3 Marks
4 Explain divergent-convergent questioning in design thinking. (3)
Concept of divergent - convergent questioning and example - 3 Marks
5 List the factors to be considered in preparing oral presentations to communicate (3)
designs effectively to clients.
Listing of factors – 3 marks
6 How does prototyping help to predict whether the design will function well or (3)
not?
Definition of prototyping- 1 marks
Importance – 2 marks
7 Relate how designs are inspired from nature. (3)
Explain biomimicry- 2 marks
Example – 1 mark
8 How the life cycle design approach influences design decisions? (3)
Concept of life cycle design- 1 mark
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Influence in design decision- 2 marks
9 What are design rights and how can an engineer put it into practice? (3)
Define design rights- 1 mark
Practical implementation – 2 marks
10 Describe the role of ethics in the design of any two products. (3)
Role of ethics- 1 mark
Explanation with 2 examples - 2 marks
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 14 marks
Module 1
11 Show the designing of a length adjustable mop to clean ceiling fan. Use hand (14)
sketches to illustrate the various stages of the design process.
Various stages of design process - 6 marks
Design of mop with different views with labels and dimensions – 6 marks
Explanation -2 marks
12 In certain situations, users require extra length for their mobile charger cable. But (14)
offering extra cable length becomes an issue while normal usage. Develop a
design to effectively solve this problem. Use necessary hand sketches. Also give
the objectives and constraints of your design.
Objectives and constraints of design- 6 marks
Sketches with labels of the design – 6 marks
Description of design - 2 marks
Module 2
13 Design a suitable product for easy cleaning of dust from the chalkboards in a (14)
classroom. Illustrate the various stages involved in design thinking. Sketch the
final design.
Various stages involved in design thinking- 6 marks
Final design sketch-6 marks
Description of product - 2Marks
14 Construct two possible designs of a dining table set that occupies minimum space (14)
when not in use and then refine them to narrow down to the best design. Show
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how the divergent-convergent thinking helps in the process. Provide your
rationale for each step by using hand sketches only.
Two possible designs with divergent-convergent stages and sketches- 7 marks
each
Module 3
15 Graphically communicate the design of a foldable ladder for electricians. Draw (14)
the detailed 2D drawings of the same with design detailing, material selection,
scale drawings and dimensions. Use only hand sketches.
design detailing, material selection, scale drawings and dimensions – 6 marks
Design sketches with explanation – 8 marks
16 Describe the role of mathematical modelling in design engineering. Show how (14)
mathematics and physics play a role in designing a simple paper cutting scissor.
Role of mathematical modelling in design engineering – 4 marks
Explain the mathematics and physics in the design of scissors with sketches -10
marks
Module 4
17 Design a nature inspired solar lamp for the students residing in urban areas. These (14)
students do not have proper availability of electricity and cannot afford highly
priced products. Illustrate your design with sketches.
Different factors for selecting the nature inspired substance- 4 marks
Design with proper sketches and explanation- 10 marks
18 Apply modular engineering to a conventional bicycle and design a bicycle which (14)
can used in different terrains. Illustrate the design using sketches.
Concept of modular design- 4 marks
Design with explanation – 10 marks
Module 5
19 Examine the changes in the design of a footwear in terms of production methods, (14)
reliability issues and environmental factors. Use hand sketches and give proper
rationalization for the changes in design.
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Explanation of footwear with three different aspects of design production – 6
marks
Design sketch with proper rationalization – 8 marks
20 Describe how to estimate the cost of a residence house in design stage. Show how (14)
the economics will influence its design. Use hand sketches to support your
arguments.
Cost estimation by taking various aspects into consideration- 6 marks
Economic influence- 2 marks
Sketches with proper labelling – 6 marks
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