
- 338 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Dym, Little and Orwin's Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction, 4th Edition gets students actively involved with conceptual design methods and project management tools. The book helps students acquire design skills as they experience the activity of design by doing design projects. It is equally suitable for use in project-based first-year courses, formal engineering design courses, and capstone project courses.
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Key takeaways
Formulate and define engineering design problems by detailing customer requirements, clarifying objectives, identifying constraints, and establishing functions. Generate and evaluate conceptual design alternatives to select the most suitable solution.
Apply mathematical modeling and engineering economic principles to design decisions, and communicate designs effectively through graphical representations, prototyping, and formal presentations. Consider factors for production, use, and sustainability in design solutions.
Manage engineering design projects, including team dynamics and project planning, while integrating ethical considerations into the design process.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Introduction
- Part II: The Design Process and Design Tools
- Part III: Design Communication
- Part IV: Design Modeling, Engineering Economics, and Design Use
- Part V: Design Teams, Team Management, and Ethics in Design
- Appendices
- References and Bibliography
- Index
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