What is Engineering Design?

by ken » Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:34 am

**8/24/06
**What is Engineering Design?

The ABET definition of engineering design is:
Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
The primary way that engineers utilize the forces and materials of nature for the benefit of mankind is through new and innovative designs.

**Further readings:
A view of the engineering design process is presented in a paper titled INTO THE SWAMP: WHAT IS ENGINEERING DESIGN AND HOW IS IT DONE? by Barry Hyman, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington.

http://civil.engr.siu.edu/intro/design.htm
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http://www.me.washington.edu/people/faculty/hyman/

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