1. Mechanical Engineering
Week 3
ME 481
Mechanical Engineering
Design Projects

2. This Weeks Questions … What do we do about “vague” Problems?
Define them, review and approve with sponsor
What is the difference between accuracy and precision.
Accuracy: How close are you to the correct answer.
Precision: The resolution of your answer.
Where do you look up patents?
Google Patents

3. This Week’s Questions (cont)
On the ME481 Web Site “Course Materials”
Design Specification Information “Handout on Design Parameters”
Remember: Quantity is NOT Quality for Specs
Choosing Best Design w/ Design Specifications “Design Decision Methodology”
Quantify Subjective and Objective Specifications

4. This Week
Work on 1st Progress Report (Due 9/19) includes Gantt Chart 1st Budget Report
Schedule 1st Presentation (Due 9/26) 4

5. Next Week Lecture: Prof. Radcliffe on “Engineering Modeling”
Submit 1st Progress Report, including Gannt Chart & Budget Report (Mon, 9/19)
1st Presentation (Mon, 9/26)
Pictures for Synopsis (Mon 10/5)

6. Mechanical Engineering “Effective Communication”
Lecture
Craig Gunn
Mechanical Engineering on
“Effective Communication” 6