1. What is engineering? Explain with full sentences and cite your source.
In short, engineering is using science and math to solve problems. Engineers take an idea, then work in teams to design and build structures that help the world. http://whatisengineering.com/
2. There are different types of engineering. List 4 of them and what they are focused on in your own words.
Structural engineer- a structural engineer is an engineer who focuses mainly on building structures such as buildings, medical equipment, machinery, or vehicles.
Mechanical engineer- a mechanical engineer is an engineer that mostly builds and designs mechanical systems.
Electrical engineer- an electrical engineer is an engineer that constructs electrical systems.
Environmental engineer- environmental engineers focus on using engineering to protect human and environmental life.
3. Outline the steps of the engineering process and describe each one in your own words. Cite your source.
Engineering process → https://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php
4. Find an example of something that has been engineered that you find interesting. Attach a picture of it and describe it. Describe the steps that you think led to the engineered thing.
One engineered thing I find interesting is the engine of a rocket. In space, the engine of a spaceship has nothing to push against, so engineers had to find a way to push space crafts through. Eventually, they figured out they could use the principle of Newton's Third Law Of Physics to engineer a engine that would push out exhaust while propelling the rocket forward. Picture → http://static3.depositphotos.com/1001151/133/i/950/depositphotos_1332371-Space-Shuttle-Engine-Parts.jpg
5. Write about a time you engineered something. What were you engineering?
In 10th grade, I did an entire project about engineering something that would help people in need. For my project, I created something I called “The Heart Bag.” This product was basically a home in a bag that had the makings in it to build a tent, it had basic medical supplies, non-perishable food, a lightweight reusable water bottle, among other basic necessities. This project launch was about the time of the Nepal earthquake, so, my original idea was to produce a set of Heart Bags and send them to people affected by the disaster. Through the engineering process, my idea evolved into something lot bigger than I thought it would be. By the end, the bag was marketed as not only disaster relief, but for homeless people, for hikers to use as emergency supply kits, and for everyday people to keep in their car/garage in case of natural disaster. I got in touch with Students Without Borders (who were helping my class out with the project) and was given money to make a prototype. I even got donations from Kind granola bar to put in each bag. Basically, this small idea I had evolved into a convenient, practical, and helpful home in a bag for people in need, all through engineering. If you want to find out more about my “home is where the heart is” (nice pun there) project, you can look at the website I made for it! http://theheartbag.weebly.com/ and if you want to make one for yourself, look at my instructable page http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Heart-Bag/ !!
6. For the above example, what materials did you use?
-A tarp 19'x12' r
-25' Rope
-Medical Supply Kit
-14"x18" Canvas Bag
-“Astronaut” Freeze Dried Lightweight Food Pouches
-Reusable water container / Lifestraw
7. For the above example, describe the process you used.
7. Redesign as needed
From this, I realized the bag was extremely durable and waterproof, but, I should have remembered to take out the instant ice pack from the medical kit, because it did infact inflate.
In short, engineering is using science and math to solve problems. Engineers take an idea, then work in teams to design and build structures that help the world. http://whatisengineering.com/
2. There are different types of engineering. List 4 of them and what they are focused on in your own words.
Structural engineer- a structural engineer is an engineer who focuses mainly on building structures such as buildings, medical equipment, machinery, or vehicles.
Mechanical engineer- a mechanical engineer is an engineer that mostly builds and designs mechanical systems.
Electrical engineer- an electrical engineer is an engineer that constructs electrical systems.
Environmental engineer- environmental engineers focus on using engineering to protect human and environmental life.
3. Outline the steps of the engineering process and describe each one in your own words. Cite your source.
Engineering process → https://www.teachengineering.org/engrdesignprocess.php
- Identify the need
- Research the problem
- Develop possible solutions
- Select a promising solution
- Build a prototype
- Test and evaluate the project
- Redesign as needed
- What is wrong, what needs to be fixed?
- Look up information about the problem so you can figure out how to help
- How can the problem be fixed?
- Create a solution to the problem
- Construct an example of what you need to make
- See if it works
- Fix any flaws
4. Find an example of something that has been engineered that you find interesting. Attach a picture of it and describe it. Describe the steps that you think led to the engineered thing.
One engineered thing I find interesting is the engine of a rocket. In space, the engine of a spaceship has nothing to push against, so engineers had to find a way to push space crafts through. Eventually, they figured out they could use the principle of Newton's Third Law Of Physics to engineer a engine that would push out exhaust while propelling the rocket forward. Picture → http://static3.depositphotos.com/1001151/133/i/950/depositphotos_1332371-Space-Shuttle-Engine-Parts.jpg
5. Write about a time you engineered something. What were you engineering?
In 10th grade, I did an entire project about engineering something that would help people in need. For my project, I created something I called “The Heart Bag.” This product was basically a home in a bag that had the makings in it to build a tent, it had basic medical supplies, non-perishable food, a lightweight reusable water bottle, among other basic necessities. This project launch was about the time of the Nepal earthquake, so, my original idea was to produce a set of Heart Bags and send them to people affected by the disaster. Through the engineering process, my idea evolved into something lot bigger than I thought it would be. By the end, the bag was marketed as not only disaster relief, but for homeless people, for hikers to use as emergency supply kits, and for everyday people to keep in their car/garage in case of natural disaster. I got in touch with Students Without Borders (who were helping my class out with the project) and was given money to make a prototype. I even got donations from Kind granola bar to put in each bag. Basically, this small idea I had evolved into a convenient, practical, and helpful home in a bag for people in need, all through engineering. If you want to find out more about my “home is where the heart is” (nice pun there) project, you can look at the website I made for it! http://theheartbag.weebly.com/ and if you want to make one for yourself, look at my instructable page http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Heart-Bag/ !!
6. For the above example, what materials did you use?
-A tarp 19'x12' r
-25' Rope
-Medical Supply Kit
-14"x18" Canvas Bag
-“Astronaut” Freeze Dried Lightweight Food Pouches
-Reusable water container / Lifestraw
7. For the above example, describe the process you used.
- Identify the need
- Research the problem
- Develop possible solutions
- Select a promising solution
- Build a prototype
- Test and evaluate the project
7. Redesign as needed
From this, I realized the bag was extremely durable and waterproof, but, I should have remembered to take out the instant ice pack from the medical kit, because it did infact inflate.