ENGINEER 1P03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Falkirk Wheel, Fischertechnik, Functional Design
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Engineering design process: esta(cid:271)lish fu(cid:374)(cid:272)tio(cid:374) (cid:894)(cid:271)ased o(cid:374) (cid:272)lie(cid:374)t"s pro(cid:271)le(cid:373) state(cid:373)e(cid:374)t(cid:895, subdivide function into sub-functions, explore solutions to each sub-function (means, sketch a solution using the means. Example of engineering design: boat lift: primary function: to lift and lower boats from one water elevation to another, or (cid:862)(cid:272)ha(cid:374)gi(cid:374)g the gra(cid:448)itatio(cid:374)al pote(cid:374)tial e(cid:374)ergy(cid:863, means: an elevator, a pulley system. However, you can fulfill the same function multiple ways. Will be using this in 2nd tutorial to create functional mechanisms. Encouraged to think of multiple methods (grade based on both functionality and design process) Part of the design process that starts with defined objectives and explores multiple solutions to find the best concept. Things a designed device/system is supposed to do. Almost always involves transformation or transfer of energy, information, or material. A way/method to make a function happen. Ex) friction is a means of applying a braking force (a function is an abstract and general concept, means are tangible)