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DESIGN ANALYSIS A "Design Analysis" is the document prepared by an engineering team that includes all of the information and data used by the group to generate a solution to a design problem.A "Design Analysis" is the document prepared by an engineering team that includes all of the information and data used by the group to generate a solution to a design problem. This document includes aThis document includes a –cover page –statement of problem –questions & answers –criteria, parameters & references –design idea summary All of this information plus any data that was rejected for various reasons is placed in a "design file" which can be used to verify and document a team's work when patents are applied for.All of this information plus any data that was rejected for various reasons is placed in a "design file" which can be used to verify and document a team's work when patents are applied for.

COVER PAGE A "Cover Page" is used to formalize the "Design Analysis" document and provide a professional appearance to the information included.A "Cover Page" is used to formalize the "Design Analysis" document and provide a professional appearance to the information included. This page should contain theThis page should contain the –name of the project –the firm or company name –names of project team members –date

A. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The "Statement of Problem" is developed by the engineering management team or by the project engineer with the client and briefly indicates the general scope of the design project being undertaken.The "Statement of Problem" is developed by the engineering management team or by the project engineer with the client and briefly indicates the general scope of the design project being undertaken.

A. STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The following information should be included in the Statement of ProblemThe following information should be included in the Statement of Problem –Type and Function of Product –Overall Size of Product –Where Product Used –Client Information –General Manufacturing Method –Materials Desired –Approximate Manufacturing Cost –Date of Completion

B. DESIGN QUESTIONS The "List of Questions" is a comprehensive listing of the questions that are to be answered in the course of defining, developing, and finalizing a solution to a " Design Project".The "List of Questions" is a comprehensive listing of the questions that are to be answered in the course of defining, developing, and finalizing a solution to a " Design Project". Any question that comes to mind should be recorded and assigned to the appropriate person on the "design team" or to the specific department of the company.Any question that comes to mind should be recorded and assigned to the appropriate person on the "design team" or to the specific department of the company.

B. DESIGN QUESTIONS Categories for generating questions:Categories for generating questions: –1. User Characteristics: Sex, Age, Strength, Skill, Education, Status –2. Physical Characteristics: Space available, Weight restrictions, Appearance, Strength –3. Operational Characteristics: Speed, Accuracy, Range, Input, Output, Capacities, Power, Durability, Useful life, Controls, Read-outs

B. DESIGN QUESTIONS Categories for generating questions:Categories for generating questions: –4. Cost Considerations: Materials, Labor, Manufacturing methods, Packaging, Market price, Repair services, Return on Investment, Source of Power –5. Environmental Considerations: Raw materials, By-products, Waste disposal –6. Safety Requirements: Labels, Guards, Alarms, Instructions, Manuals, Surroundings –7. Security Requirements: Locks, Codes.

CRITERIA & PARAMETERS The "List of Criteria and Parameters" is a comprehensive listing of the answers to the questions that are to be followed in the course of defining, developing, and finalizing a solution to a " Design Project".The "List of Criteria and Parameters" is a comprehensive listing of the answers to the questions that are to be followed in the course of defining, developing, and finalizing a solution to a " Design Project".

CRITERIA A question that has one answer and truly limits the capabilities of a product is considered to be part of the "Criteria".A question that has one answer and truly limits the capabilities of a product is considered to be part of the "Criteria".

PARAMETERS A question that has more than one answer, or a range of answers, is considered to be part of the "Parameters".A question that has more than one answer, or a range of answers, is considered to be part of the "Parameters".

REFERENCES The "List of References" is a detailed itemization of materials and resources used by the "design team" and documentation of the "design team's" research work.The "List of References" is a detailed itemization of materials and resources used by the "design team" and documentation of the "design team's" research work. All sources such as reference books, manuals, periodicals, trade journals, supplier catalogs, design charts, photographs, videos, letters, telephone calls, faxes, personal interviews and notes from observations or field trips should be included in this section of the "Design Analysis".All sources such as reference books, manuals, periodicals, trade journals, supplier catalogs, design charts, photographs, videos, letters, telephone calls, faxes, personal interviews and notes from observations or field trips should be included in this section of the "Design Analysis".

DESIGN IDEA SUMMARY The "Design Idea Summary" is a detailed, written description of a solution to the "design problem" and is prepared by the "project engineer" with assistance of the "design team".The "Design Idea Summary" is a detailed, written description of a solution to the "design problem" and is prepared by the "project engineer" with assistance of the "design team".

DESIGN IDEA SUMMARY It should includeIt should include –methods of construction or manufacturing –assembly instructions –Materials –overall sizes –safety requirements –Finishes –packaging requirements –power specifications –operational procedures –control systems

Appropriate multiview and/or pictorial sketches, schematic diagrams, preliminary layouts, assembly or section view drawings, chart and graphs should be used to clarify the written information.Appropriate multiview and/or pictorial sketches, schematic diagrams, preliminary layouts, assembly or section view drawings, chart and graphs should be used to clarify the written information. A well written "Design Idea Summary" that presents a complete picture of the solution to a problem will sell the "design team's" idea and assure the future success of the project through the final design, testing, and manufacturing of the product.A well written "Design Idea Summary" that presents a complete picture of the solution to a problem will sell the "design team's" idea and assure the future success of the project through the final design, testing, and manufacturing of the product.