CPE 1 FINALS

Engineering Design Process

A systematic series of steps engineers follow to design products or services

Recognizing the Need

Identifying the need for a product or service

Problem Definition and Understanding

Clearly defining and fully understanding the problem before designing solutions

Research and Preparation

Collecting and organizing information, reviewing existing products, and planning the project

Conceptualization (Brainstorming)

Generating ideas or concepts that could solve the problem

Synthesis

Developing design details, performing calculations, selecting materials, and consulting codes and standards

Evaluation

Analyzing alternatives to identify the best solution and ensuring calculations and details are correct

Optimization

Improving a design by minimizing or maximizing criteria such as cost, weight, strength, or performance

Presentation

Communicating the final design through oral and written reports to clients or stakeholders

Engineering Economics

Considering costs and profitability in engineering design decisions

Material Selection

Choosing appropriate materials based on required properties and performance

Teamwork

Collaboration among individuals with complementary skills to achieve a common goal

Project Scheduling

Planning tasks to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget

Engineering Standards and Codes

Established rules and guidelines that designs must follow for safety and compliance

Density

How compact a material is for a given volume

Ultimate Strength

The maximum stress a material can withstand before failure

Flexibility

The ability of a material to bend without breaking

Machinability

How easily a material can be shaped or processed

Durability

The ability of a material to withstand wear and damage over time

Thermal Expansion

The tendency of a material to expand when heated

Electrical Conductivity

The ability of a material to conduct electricity

Thermal Conductivity

The ability of a material to conduct heat

Resistance to Corrosion

The ability of a material to resist chemical deterioration

Electrical Resistivity

Resistance of a material to the flow of electricity

Modulus of Elasticity

Measure of how easily a material stretches or compresses

Modulus of Rigidity

Measure of a material’s resistance to twisting or shearing

Modulus of Resilience

Ability of a material to absorb energy without permanent deformation

Modulus of Toughness

Ability of a material to absorb energy before fracturing

Viscosity

Resistance of a fluid to flow

Vapor Pressure

Tendency of a fluid to evaporate

Bulk Modulus of Compressibility

Measure of how easily a fluid’s volume changes under pressure

Design Team

A group of individuals with complementary skills working together to solve a problem

Organizer

Team member who coordinates the project and is trusted by others

Creator

Team member who generates new ideas and concepts

Gatherer

Team member who obtains resources and explores possibilities

Motivator

Team member who encourages the team and helps overcome obstacles

Evaluator

Team member who judges outcomes and understands the project’s full scope

Team Worker

Team member who promotes harmony and cooperation among members

Solver

Team member who turns ideas into practical solutions

Finisher

Team member who ensures tasks are completed on time and pays attention to details

Conflict

Disagreements arising from miscommunication, personality differences, or interpretations

Accommodating

A conflict style where individuals avoid conflict and allow others to dominate

Compromising

A conflict style where individuals give up part of their position to maintain unity

Collaborative Conflict Resolution

A conflict approach with high cooperation and assertiveness to find the best solution

Sustainability

Designing products and services that meet present needs without compromising future generations

Sustainable Engineering

Engineering practices that consider environmental, social, ethical, technical, and economic factors