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Engineering D. P.

Terms for the steps of the Engineering Design Process

TermDefinition
Define the problem When engineers define the specific problem are they trying to solve
Research Your homework-- to see what you can find out about your area of interest to be tested (i.e. computers, interviews, surveys etc.)
Brainstorm possible solutions Think of all the possible ways you can solve the defined problem
Choose the best solution Select the best idea to solve the problem
Test and Evaluate Try out the prototype you created to figure out what works well and what areas need to be improved for your next try
Criteria Rules or directions that must be followed; requirements that must be met.
Constraints Restrictions that are not allowed during the building of the prototype or final design. OR they can be problems that arise or issues that come up as the build is happening
Prototype A working "first try" version of a created solution. An engineer will tests whether the "first try" is a good solution to the problem they are creating solutions for
Tradeoff Sacrificing one thing to gain another--> give something up to gain something back
Blueprint Sketch or drawing of a possible solution. The materials will be labeled and amounts needed will be given.
Iterate To redesign a prototype until it works to your desired result (could take several attempts)
Engineering Design Process (E.D.P.) A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
Communicate the solution Discuss the data and results gained from testing and evaluating the prototypes
Created by: HKDambrosio
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