Engineering Method

Introduction
Characteristics of the Engineering Method
Project Approach
The Method

Problem Selection
Preliminary Ideas
Refinment and Selection
Feasibility Study
Request for Design
Requirement Analysis
User and Client Requirements
Establish the Level of Design
Determine the Performance Requirements
Specifications Document
Conceptual Design
System Study
System Design
End Product Visualization Document
Refinment of the System Design
System Design Documents
Assessment and Specification Update
Detailed Design
Design Development
Detailed Design Documents
Design Assessment
FREEZE the Design
Implementation
Troubleshooting
Testing and Evaluation
Design and Implementation Testing
Operational Testing
Testing and Evaluation Results
Documentation
The Product Report
References
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Documentation

Documents are used to manage and document the engineering process. In fact, documents are the result of the engineering activity. Sketches, drawings, block diagrams, schematic diagrams, flow charts, simulations, experimental data, specifications, reports, manuals are results of the engineering activity. Also, contracts, gantt charts, milestone schedules, status reports, and minutes are important to manage and document the engineering process. Ideas in the head manifest thorough documentation. Failing to document properly is to negate the engineering process and the results all together.

The Product Report

Documentation takes place throughout the process. At the last stage, usually a report is prepared bringing together all the elements such as requirements, specifications, design documents, testing and evaluation results, manuals, and post mortem analysis. The report is an integral part of the project.