Sources and Origins

• What is the study of design engineering focused on?

  Problem solving through traditional engineering
• What does design engineering apply to achieve a functioning product?

  Understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques
• What are the main components of design engineering?

  • Understanding of materials
  • Creative design thinking
  • Manufacturing techniques
• Who is a design engineer?

  A person developing concept ideas into products
• On what basis is the design of a functioning product developed?

  Scientific and mathematical understanding
• What does the term 'economic' relate to?

  Money, wealth, and the economy
• Why is it important for design engineers to understand material sources?

  To evaluate economic and environmental costs
• What are the sources and examples of materials used in design engineering?

  • Papers and boards: Made from trees or recycled paper; used for packaging.
  • Timbers: Softwoods from coniferous trees; used for construction.
  • Metals: Sourced from ore; used for car parts.
  • Polymers: Made from oil and gas; used for electronics.
  • Fibres and fabrics: Natural or synthetic; used for technical applications.
• What is the source of paper and its example of use?

  Made from trees; used for packaging
• What distinguishes softwoods from hardwoods in timber sources?

  Softwoods come from faster-growing trees
• What is an example of timber use?

  Architectural construction beams
• How are metals sourced and what is their common use?

  From ore; used for car body parts
• What are polymers made from and their example of use?

  Made from oil and gas; used for electronics
• What are fibres and fabrics sourced from?

  Natural sources or synthetic materials
• What is an example of a technical fabric and its use?

  Kevlar; used in bulletproof vests
• What is the primary use of corrugated cardboard?

  Packaging
• What is the difference between softwoods and hardwoods?

  Softwoods grow faster than hardwoods
• What is the source of metals used in design engineering?

  Ore found underground
• What processing do polymers require before use?

  Extensive processing from raw materials
• What is an example of a synthetic fibre?

  Nylon
• What is the significance of Kevlar in design engineering?

  It is used for its toughness in vests