The Engineering Design Process

The engineering design process is a series of steps that guide engineering teams as they solve problems. The design process is iterative, meaning that engineers repeat the steps as many times as needed, making improvements along the way as they learn from failure. Two key themes of the engineering design process are teamwork and design. Encourage students to follow the steps of …

Concurrent Engineering

Concurrent engineering, also known as simultaneous engineering, is a method of designing and developing products, in which the different stages run simultaneously, rather than consecutively. In a concurrent engineering environment, teams of experts from different disciplines are formally encouraged to work together to ensure that design progresses smoothly and that all participants share the same, …

The use and classification of models

What is a model used for? Simulation Prediction/Forecasting Prognostics/Diagnostics Design/Performance Evaluation Control System Design   Classification of models Linear vs. Non-linear Deterministic vs. Probabilistic (Stochastic) Static vs. Dynamic Discrete vs. Continuous Discrete systems changes at discrete intervals of time. Continous models change smoothly with respect to time. White box, black box, and gray box Read …

Principles of mathematical modelling

Why?What are we looking for? Identify the need for the model. Find?What do we want to know? List the data we are seeking. Given?What do we know? Identify the available relevant data. Assume?What can we assume? Identify the circumstances that apply. How? How should we look at this model? Identify the governing physical principles. Predict?What …