Design methodology

1. Functional analysis, requirement list

2. Conceptual design

3. Embodiment design

4. Detail design

Learn the product design methodology proposed by Pahl and Beitz (Engineering Design): how to translate a need in a functional design and prototyope.

2 credits of ex-cathedra seminars

2 credits of practical training (design methodology applied to a case study)

1 credit individual work (readings, practice)

Contribution au profil d'enseignement

This course contributes to the following skills:

• Translate a need and a list of user's requirements into the language of engineering, anticipate the impact of a development on the environment (choice of materials, processes, etc.).
• Manage the complete development of an engineering project, integrating all constraints, from the original design to the product.
• Integrate normative (certifications), ethical and legal aspects related to engineering devices and practices, analyze safety aspects and implement quality processes.
• Communicate in English in the engineering field

Références, bibliographie et lectures recommandées

Pahl and Beitz, Engineering Design, Springer

Support(s) de cours

• Université virtuelle

Contacts

Course: alain.delchambre@ulb.be

Exercices: rami.taheri@ulb.be

Campus

Solbosch, Autre campus

Méthode(s) d'évaluation

• Projet
• Travail de groupe
• Présentation orale
• Rapport écrit

Projet

Travail de groupe

Présentation orale

Rapport écrit

Project executed in group. Written report and oral presentation.

Langue(s) d'évaluation

• anglais