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The Mechanical Design Process, 4/e
David G. Ullman, Oregon State University

Planning for Design

Key Questions

  • How does planning help in completing the five phases of the mechanical design process in a timely, cost-effective manner?
  • Does one type of plan fit all design projects?
  • What is the difference between a waterfall and a spiral plan?
  • Why are deliverables so important?
  • How can a plan be developed when the future is so uncertain?