ENG 201 Lecture, Spring 2012

4-0 CHAPTER 4 Engineering Communication 4-1 Basic steps involved in the solution of engineering problems • Step1: defining the problem. ask many questions in order to obtain an appropriate solution for the problem • Step2: simplifying the problem. understanding the physical laws and the fundamental concepts as well as where and when to apply them and their limitations will help you take reasonable assumptions and estimations that simplify the problem to solve • Step3:performing the solution or analysis. This is applying the physical laws to obtain an appropriate solution • Step4: verifying the results. Engineering work is very responsible, mistakes could end up with deaths or injuries. Verifying the work is going through it again, changing parameters and testing, to see if any ‘weak points’ would appear in the system 4-2 Homework presentation 4-3 4-4 Reports and memos • Progress reports: periodic reports presenting the state of evolution of a certain project • Executive summary: a brief and concise report communicated to a person in top management position in a company • Short memo: used for conveying quick notes, under 2 pages in length • Detailed technical report: contains thorough information and figures / charts about a certain topic or project 4-5 General format of a short memo 4-6 Parts of a detailed report • Title • Abstract • Objectives • Theory and analysis (define unfamiliar terms, state assumptions, principles, models) • Apparatus and experimental procedures • Data and results • Discussion of the results • Conclusions and recommendations • Appendix • References 4-7 Sample title sheet 4-8 Introduction to powerpoint 1. Title 2. Menu 3. Toolbar 4. Current slide 5. View buttons 6. Drawing toolbar 7. Status bar 4-9 4-10 • Go to format then slide layout or slide design to obtain these windows 4-11 4-12 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18