Engineer Schmengineer
What is the definition of engineering?
The application of math and science to solve problems and make the world a better place.
What statistic tells use if one data set has more variability than another?
Standard Deviation
What type of drawing shows the top, front, right of an object at the same scale?
Multiview
What were the three types of analysis in the Reverse Engineering project?
Visual, Functional, Structural
What is the name of a set of rules for a profession that help people behave with honesty and integrity?
Code of ethics
What does it mean that the design process is ITERATIVE?
The repetition of all or parts of the design process to continuously improve to get closer to the soltution.
What is the name of the graph frequency distribution (meaning the quantity different bins of variation)?
Histogram
Name 4 different line types and draw them.
object, construction, hidden, section, center, break lines
Name three elements of design?
point, line, shape, form, space, Color, value, texture
Write a bilateral dimension with a total tolerance of 0.1
2.00 +-.05
What are the parts of a Design Brief?
CLient, Consumer, Designer, Problem, Solution, Criteria/Constraints
UNCERTAINTY: What is the correct number of decimal places for a cm measurement with a standard ruler?
0.01 or to the 1/100 of a cm
Why do engineers use Isometric drawings more than perspective drawings?
Show three faces with the same scale
Name three principles of visual design.
Balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, proportion, unity, economy
What is the density of an aluminum cube with a width of 4cm and a mass of 173 grams?
2.7 g/cm3
What are the steps of the Design Process?
Define the Problem, Brainstorm, Develop Solution, Test Prototype, Evaluate Solution, Present Share
What is the difference between accuracy and precision
Accuracy: how close the true value
Precision: how close the measurements are to each other
Name FIVE types of geometric constraints used in Fusion 360.
horizontal, parallel, coincident, tangent, equal, perpendicular, fix, midpoint, concentric, collinear, symmetry
Draw the black box model
input -> [] -> outputs
What are the four types of motion?
Linear, Oscillating, Rotary, Reciprocating
What are the best practices for the Engineering Notebook?
1) Be Neat (2) Be Accurate, (3)Be Legible, (4)Be Thorough
How many different parts of the dial caliper can be used to measure?
4
side of cat
Name three characteristics that would be described in the STRUCTURAL analysis
interaction, mass, dimensions, color, texture, material, quantity,
Draw the cam that would make the motion graph drawn next todays date on the board.
eccentric