Applying Engineering Processes to solve problems Learning to

Applying “Engineering Processes” to solve problems Learning to apply project management systems • Tools to manage time and resources • Accessing information • Understanding systems • Working in teams • Problem solving

Multi-step approach to solving a problem IDEATION REFINEMENT IMPLEMENTATION

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION n. The faculty or capacity of the mind forming ideas; the exercise of this capacity; the act of the mind by which objects of sense are apprehended and retained as objects of thought.

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Clearly identify the problem Identify the resources available to solve the problem Consider Time the only resource that will never change!

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Brainstorm as many different ideas as possible Think outside the box, no idea is a bad idea, one persons “goofy” idea may lead to another good idea.

IDEATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Sketch to share ideas Sketch to develop ideas Sketch to check for feasibility

REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT n 1: a highly developed state; 2: the result of improving something; 3: the process of removing impurities from oil or metals or sugar 4: a subtle difference in meaning 5: elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression.

REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas IDEATION Design Visualization Developing Prototypes Checking For Clearances Modeling Design Analysis Preliminary Design REFINEMENT Checking For Structural Integrity Assessing Ability to Fabricate

REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design Testing for strength IDEATION Ability to complete the task Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization Speed REFINEMENT Will the pit crew be able to fix it if it breaks How much power does it draw

REFINEMENT Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Sketches Modeling Working drawings Design Analysis Design Visualization REFINEMENT Assembly drawings Preliminary prototypes

IMPLEMENATION Problem Identification Preliminary Ideas Preliminary Design IDEATION Acquiring Resources Modeling Design Analysis Design Visualization Developing Plans REFINEMENT IMPLEMENTATION Dividing Tasks Fabrication Testing IMPLEMENTATION n 1: the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"

IMPLEMENATION Sketches Developing Plans IMPLEMENTATION Working Drawings Acquiring Resources Assembly Drawings Dividing Tasks Checking Clearances and Tolerances Fabrication Testing Integration of Systems

IMPLEMENATION Assigning Responsibility Developing Plans IMPLEMENTATION Acquiring Resources Deciding what to buy and what to make Dividing Tasks Considering Budget Fabrication Testing Finding Best Deals Checking orders Caring for parts

IMPLEMENATION Project Manager Electronics CAD team IMPLEMENTATION Developing Plans Programming Acquiring Resources Strategy Dividing Tasks Fabrication Testing Theme development (Logo/shirt design) Home page development Tool team Fabrication Pit crew Documentation

IMPLEMENATION Developing Plans Acquiring Resources IMPLEMENTATION Dividing Tasks Fabrication Testing Lead Engineer Test Bed Team Shop Forman Safety Supervisor Machine Operators Inspectors Integrators Pit Team

IMPLEMENATION Durability IMPLEMENTATION Developing Plans How much power does it draw? Acquiring Resources Is it easily fixed? Dividing Tasks Fabrication Testing Do we need spare parts? What could go wrong? Decide on teams best driver (how will the team make that choice? )

Steps to Solving a Problem Identify the Problem Develop Ideas Refine the Design Analyze Solution Test, test

Engineering Process Model Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Ideas Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Engineering Process Identify and Define the Problem Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Ideas Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Engineering Process Develop Ideas (IDEATION) Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Ideas Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Engineering Process Refine the Design (REFINEMENT) Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Ideas Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Engineering Process Analyze your solution Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Ideas (IMPLEMENTATION) Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Engineering Process Identify the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Test! (REFINEMENT) Develop Ideas Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Refine the Design Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Analyze Solution Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test, test Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback

Sharing ideas one of the keys to successfully completing this project “Assembly drawings” right - sketch of simple alarm clock in the early 1900 s. Below – Wright brothers airplane motor, 1903

Introduction to “Technical Sketching”