For our creative engineering project we started by finding the world problem we wanted to research. First we looked into the growing extinction of polar bears, but we ultimately decided that finding a solution to this problem would be to expensive and nearly impossible. We eventually decided that pipes that break in earthquakes is an ever looming problem, expecially where we live.
After we identified the problem we needed to research a way to fix it. We researched what the pipes were currently made of, all of them were cement or some type of steel. Then we started to think that the best solution to our problem would be pipes that move with the ground during an earthquake. We looked up all different types of bendable pipes and researched all the different pros and cons. After loads of reseach we decided our best option would be flexible gooseneck. The deciding factor was that it was sturdy metal but bended easily and could not kink.
Engineer Design Cycle
1. Identify the need.
2. Research the problem.
3. Develop possible solutions.
4. Select the best solution.
5. Construct a prototype.
6. Test and evaluate the solutions.
7. Communicate the results.
8. Redesign.
After we identified the problem we needed to research a way to fix it. We researched what the pipes were currently made of, all of them were cement or some type of steel. Then we started to think that the best solution to our problem would be pipes that move with the ground during an earthquake. We looked up all different types of bendable pipes and researched all the different pros and cons. After loads of reseach we decided our best option would be flexible gooseneck. The deciding factor was that it was sturdy metal but bended easily and could not kink.
Engineer Design Cycle
1. Identify the need.
2. Research the problem.
3. Develop possible solutions.
4. Select the best solution.
5. Construct a prototype.
6. Test and evaluate the solutions.
7. Communicate the results.
8. Redesign.