Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem （介绍工程设计和问题）.pdfVIP

Revision: 02/16/01 SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ENGINEERING DESIGN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING OBJECTIVES This module will expose readers to the fundamental elements of a good engineering design, and to the creative problem solving methods practiced by engineers. INVITE THE LEARNER • Ask students if they remember the scientific method. • Ask students to list the steps of the scientific method. • Accept free responces from students. • Relate scientific method to real world application of engineering. INTRODUCTION Engineering design is the creative process of identifying needs and then devising a solution to fill those needs. This solution may be a product, a technique, a structure, a project, a method, or many other things depending on the problem. The general procedure for completing a good engineering design can be called the Engineering Method of Creative Problem Solving. Problem solving is the process of determining the best possible action to take in a given situation. The nature of problems that engineers must solve varies between and among the various branches of engineering. Because of the diversity of problems there is no universal list of procedures that will fit every problem. Not every engineer uses the same steps in their design process, but Wright (1) following list, which includes most of the steps of the design method that engineers use. In order to address lower grade levels, an alternate list has been developed and is included in the Teacher Notes section of this module. 1. Identifying the problem. 2. Gathering needed information. 3. Searching for creative solution