Modeling Introduction to Engineering Design © 2012 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Modeling The act of representing an object, design or idea in order to present or evaluate it. Types of modeling 1. Concept Modeling 2. Graphical Modeling 3. Mathematical Modeling 4. Computer Modeling 5. Physical Modeling

Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Concept Modeling Listing or mapping the concepts involved in a design or process under investigation. Example: Designing a Theme Park Perhaps the first step to designing a theme park would be to create a list of the rides, attractions, and facilities that would be included in the design. Below is a concept model Easy access to major transportation system Circular pattern of attractions A theme (fairy tale, nations, sports) Access to Emergency Medical facilities Etc.

Concept Modeling Example: Solve Global Warming Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Concept Modeling Example: Solve Global Warming

Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Graphical Modeling Representing information in the form of charts, graphs, maps, drawing or sketching. Example: Mapping the Ocean Floor

Graphical Modeling Example: Sketches and Drawings Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Graphical Modeling Example: Sketches and Drawings

Graphical Modeling Example: Graphs and Charts Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Graphical Modeling Example: Graphs and Charts

Mathematical Modeling Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Mathematical Modeling Using mathematical equations or geometric representations to predict or model a phenomenon or behavior. Example: Designing a Beverage Container Design a cylindrical beverage container to hold a given volume of liquid. V = π r2h

Mathematical Modeling Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Mathematical Modeling Example: Garbage Production in York County

Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Computer Modeling Using a computer and software to create a representation of an object or concept. Can include 3D modeling of parts (like you do on CAD) Modeling of structures for structural analysis Modeling of check reactions and byproducts, etc. circuits for circuit analysis Modeling of chemical processes to

Computer Modeling Example: Soap Dish Design (in Inventor) Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Computer Modeling Example: Soap Dish Design (in Inventor)

Computer Modeling Example: Structural Frame Model Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Computer Modeling Example: Structural Frame Model

Computer Modeling Example: Circuit Model Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Computer Modeling Example: Circuit Model

Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Physical Modeling Using physical materials to create a representation of an object or concept. Scale Model: A representation of a design that is either larger or smaller than the actual model usually intended for study purposes Mock-up: An appearance model used to present the general concept of a design. Not good enough to be a prototype Mock-ups are not identical to the final design. Mock-ups are used to show the general appearance and intended function; however, they differ from the final design in some aspect such as material or mechanical operation. Prototype: Full-scale working model of the actual design used to test and improve a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

Physical Model Example: Scale Model Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Physical Model Example: Scale Model

Physical Model Example: Mock-up Watch Automatic Dog Feeder Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Physical Model Example: Mock-up Watch Automatic Dog Feeder

More mock ups Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name

Physical Model Example: Prototype Visible Toaster Deep Dive Presentation Name Course Name Unit # – Lesson #.# – Lesson Name Physical Model Visible Toaster Example: Prototype Deep Dive Shopping Cart Portable Wind Turbine Cross Country Training Ski