1. Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Chapter 3 Introduction to the Design Process

2. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Chapter Objectives Identify and explain the key steps in the design process Explain the importance of the customer’s role in the design process Apply the design process to solving an open- ended problem Understand the importance of the engineering design process in development of engineering solutions to society’s needs 2

3. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Engineering Design A systematic process for obtaining solutions to the needs of humankind. Design is the essence of engineering. The design process is applied to problems (needs) of varying complexity. 3

4. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. The Design Process 1.Define the problem to be solved. 2.Acquire and assemble pertinent data. 3.Identify solution constraints and criteria. 4.Develop alternative solutions. 5.Select a solution based on analysis of alternatives. 6.Communicate the results. 4

5. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Project Time Schedule 5 Schedule should be developed early to help control the design process

6. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Flow Diagram for Engineering Design 6 The design process is iterative.

7. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Design and Customer Satisfaction 7 Three areas of requirements for achieving customer satisfaction

8. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. The Nature of Engineering Design Successful designs are generated by teams comprised of:  Engineers  Marketing personnel  Economists  Management  Customers, etc. working in a structured environment and following a systematic strategy. 8

9. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. 9 The Nature of Engineering Design Using design tools: The Internet Company design documentation Brainstorming and Synergy of the design team, Information is: Gathered Analyzed and Synthesized with the design process, Yielding a final solution that meets the criteria.

10. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Design vs. Bloom’s Taxonomy 10 Design is a cognitive process that aligns with Bloom’s six levels of cognitive ability.

11. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Experiencing the Design Process Design credits throughout UG education Option/specialization design courses Senior/Capstone design Internships/ cooperative education 11

12. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Design Opportunities Energy Environment Infrastructure World Market Competition 12

13. Engineering: Fundamentals and Problem Solving, 6e Eide  Jenison  Northup  Mickelson Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Conclusion Engineers of tomorrow will: Have greater access to information and use increasingly powerful computer systems Work with colleagues around the world 13 Help make decisions that affect the use of energy, water, and other natural resources.