Computer-Aided Conceptual Design of Engineering Systems
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This award is for the development of a computer program                    for use in the beginning stages of the design process.  The                     program will lead the user through problem definition and                       conceptual design.  Being general in nature, it will help in                    the development of products and processes based on mechanical,                  electrical and other physical effects.  The program will                        contain the following data bases: Questions and data for                        specification lists, functions for generating functional block                  diagrams, and solutions to satisfy the functional requirements.                 The user will be able to add new functions and solutions, thus                  continually increasing the program's knowledge base.  The                       procedures are based on the systematic design technique which                   has proved itself to be a rational method for developing new                    and improving existing products and ensures that design                         proceeds without prejudice and no unusual solutions are                         overlooked.  The method progresses in a scientific manner and                   leads to several concepts for fulfilling a given task, which                    are then evaluated and ranked.  The final product of the                        program will be a functional schematic of the product/process                   showing a pictorial view of its parts which are drawn from the                  solutions data base.
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{'Code': '1464', 'Text': 'ESD-Eng & Systems Design'}
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