Steps of the Engineering Design Process

THE * * ENGINEERS DESIGN PROCESS STEP OF ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS Engineers and designers use the engineering design process, shown in the diagram and table, to solve a problem by creating new products, systems, or environments. *.. What's Your Problem? RESEARCH Define the Problem Do Background Research Specify Requirements 4 Test and Redesign Do Development Work Choose the Best Solution SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS? Social (6%) Artistic (11%) Conventional (18%) Enterprising (11%) Investigative (25%) Realistic (28%) 1. Define the Problem: What is the problem or need? Who has the problem or need? Why is it important to solve? 2. Do Background Research: Users or customers Existing solutions 3. Specify Requirements: Design requirements state the important characteristics that your solution must meet to succeed. 4. Brainstorm Solutions: There are always many good possibilities for solving design problems. 5. Develop the Solution: Development involves the refinement and improvement of a solution. 6. Test and Redesign: The design process involves multiple iterations and redesigns of your final solution. Developed by: www.westernengineers.com