Engineering Design: A Project-based Introduction

This book introduces conceptual design methods and project management tools through description, example, and case study. Two design projects are consistently drawn upon to illustrate the design methods and management tools. It also covers the important topic of reporting the results of a design project and provides useful insights into team behaviors and dynamics. It includes an enhanced coverage of communications and decision making techniques. It also introduces conceptual design tools like objectives trees, morphological charts, and requirement matrices. It covers project management tools, including work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, and project control tools.