TITLE: Design Project Management Toolbox

VERSION: 1.00

DATE: 2007-02-20

AUTHORS: djcaswel@ucalgary.ca D.J. Caswell, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; C. Johnston, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; T. b-Gendre, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary; B. Morrow, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Calgary; ofauvel@ucalgary.ca R. Fauvel, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary

STUDENT ASSISTANTS:

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Junior engineering students in any discipline.

ABSTRACT: This CDEN module consists of a collection of design management, analysis and communication tools that can be applied individually or in conjunction with others during the execution of a design project. Following the analogy of a toolbox that contains wrenches and screwdrivers, not all tools are necessary for every project nor are tools always used to their full potential. The key to using the Toolbox effectively is to be familiar with the capabilities and limitations of each tool, then apply the tools appropriate to the project to the degree with they offer benefit. The focus of this module is to provide a selection of design tools suitable for use by a first year engineering design class.

DOWNLOADS: The module is provided as a series of PDF files:

1. Introduction to the module
2. Introduction to engineering design
3. Documenting the design process
4. Design criteria checklist
5. Work breakdown and scheduling
6. Failure modes and effects analysis and a sample FMEA chart
7. Prioritization matrices
8. Evaluation matrices