Implement a design.

Implementation should include

  • determining the objectives for an engineering test of the solution to the design problem
  • creating a model or prototype for the chosen solution to the design problem, using appropriate materials and processes
  • testing the solution to the design problem, using mathematical, conceptual, and/or physical modeling, simulating, and optimizing
  • evaluating the test results.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What factors contribute to the selection of a model type?
  • What constraints should one consider when selecting a model type?
  • How does one determine which model type will produce the most robust solution?
  • How can one create a mathematical model from the techniques available?
  • Why is a plan for a model needed before one begins construction?
  • What characteristics or properties of a material are desirable for product function (vary by project)?