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Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aesthetics | Quality of being visually appealing. |
| Assumption | Idea that is believed to be true and used in engineering design. |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | Type of software that focuses on the use of fluids in relationship to the flight of airplanes. |
| Computer Modeling | Type of modeling that uses computer software to create useful models for engineers. |
| Engineering Economics | All financial considerations and decisions made during the production of a new design. |
| Final Project Report | Summary of the design process for a specific project. |
| Formula | Series of mathematical symbols that represents a rule or relationship between concepts. |
| Function | Criteria tested on a design to determine wether it works properly. |
| Geospatial Modeling Software | Civil engineering software that uses spatial and analytical methods integrated with information about the earth's surface and data about people to create models. |
| Mathematical Model | Type of model used to find solutions to problems using mathematical prediction. |
| Mock-Up | Physical model used to show the design of an object. |
| Oral Presentation | Spoken delivery of a report to an audience. |
| Predictive Analysis | Tool using many different factors, including statistics and theoretical models, to predict future events. |
| Reverse Engineering | Method of determining the properties or function of a device by taking it apart and looking at its operation structure. |