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Technology Vocab

Subject : engineering
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1. A limit to the design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance - funding - space materials - and human capabilities.






2. A drawing created to communicate specific details about an object following specific design guidelines






3. Process of designing on a computer.






4. The system receiving information needed to operate the vehicle






5. Are processes that change raw materials into industrial materials






6. A ridged bar that is free to pivot or rotate on a fixed point






7. Decision-making process that produces plans for products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.






8. A systematic problem solving strategy - with criteria and constraints - used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.






9. A group of interacting - interrelated - or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal






10. An individual self-sustaining unit of life or living material. Five forms of organisms: plants - animals - fungi - protists - and bacteria






11. A method of drawing views of an object as it is seen from different positions and arranged in a standard order






12. A vehicular system that produces proper support for the weight of the vehicle and cargo






13. Force that pulls objects towards the center of the earth.






14. Substance (chemical - biological - or mixed) that goes into the makeup of a physical object






15. The system by which the views of a multiview drawing are arranged in relation to each other






16. Material that is not found in nature (glass - concrete - and plastics)






17. Brings materials and parts together to make a finished product






18. Two cylindrical objects fastened together that rotate on a common axis






19. Are processes that turn industrial materials into finished materials






20. Machinesmade up of various combinations of simple machines






21. Human activities used to create - invent - design - transform - produce - control - maintain - and use products or systems






22. The process of making a raw material into a finished product; especially in large quantities.






23. A flat sloped surface






24. Systematic and creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends






25. Device with fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy in order to do work.






26. Increases our mechanical advantage and help us apply forces we could not provide with just our own strength.






27. A manufacturing system that involves producing a limited quantity of a product to a customer's specifications.






28. Tools used to aid in the process of creating an engineering drawing.






29. An action that causes material to be removed






30. Simple handheld artifacts that require human muscle power or air or electric power to make them work






31. A rough drawing that represents the main features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study.






32. An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder






33. Making sure that quality remains high during manufacturing






34. To keep from falling or moving; support Lift is an upward force used to overcome gravity






35. Is the use of knowledge - tools - and resources to help people solve problems.






36. Protection from risk of harm or injury while operating equipment or working Safety Device- Apparatus or attachments that prevent a mechanism from being operated unintentionally or inappropriately






37. The capacity for doing work






38. The system that makes changes in speed and direction of a vehicle possible






39. A device that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end






40. Is the process by which a material is chipped away to change its shape






41. The force that brings moving objects to rest - friction occurs when objects come in contact with each other






42. The system of making many of the same items very quickly - usually by machine






43. To push or drive quickly and forcibly






44. Work performed by an engineer -involves the knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences applied with judgment and creativity to develop ways to utilize materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.






45. A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.






46. Coats or modifies the surface of parts or products to protect them - make them more appealing to the consumer or both






47. Uses energy to produce power for motion






48. A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.






49. Any technique that uses living organisms - or parts of organisms - to make or modify products - improve plants or animals - or to develop microorganisms for specific uses.






50. Made of a grooved wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it