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EDP - Define The Problem

The first step in the engineering design process is to define the problem. This involves identifying the specific criteria that a successful solution must meet and the constraints that limit possible solutions. Criteria and constraints may relate to cost, materials, and time. Defining the problem precisely makes it more likely that the designed solution will be successful. Engineers are prompted to think of a problem they could solve through design and use a graphic organizer to define the key aspects of the problem.

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EDP - Define The Problem

The first step in the engineering design process is to define the problem. This involves identifying the specific criteria that a successful solution must meet and the constraints that limit possible solutions. Criteria and constraints may relate to cost, materials, and time. Defining the problem precisely makes it more likely that the designed solution will be successful. Engineers are prompted to think of a problem they could solve through design and use a graphic organizer to define the key aspects of the problem.

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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS PART 1: DEFINE THE PROBLEM


The engineering design process is a series of steps used by engineers
to design an object, tool, process, or system that solves a problem. Define the
problem
Typically, the first step in the process is to define the problem. This involves
identifying specific criteria and constraints.
• Criteria are the measurable requirements that a successful Compare Engineering
Brainstorm
results and Design
solutions
solution must meet. redesign Process
• Constraints are the factors that limit the possible solutions.

Many problems have criteria and constraints related to cost, materials, Test
solution
and time. The more precisely the criteria and constraints are defined, the
more likely it is that the designed solution will be successful.

Think of a problem that you could solve by designing an object, tool, process, or system. Use the graphic
organizer to define the problem.

Describe the problem you want to solve.

Who is affected by the problem? What criteria should be met in What scientific issues are
solving the problem? relevant to the problem?

What are the potential societal What are the constraints of the What safety considerations
and environmental impacts of solution? Which constraints are should be kept in mind?
solving the problem? most important?

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