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| brainstorming | A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group quickly and spontaneously contribute many ideas. |
| compression strength | The amount of compression stress that a material can resist before failing. |
| cross-sectional area | A "slice" or top-view of a shape (such as a girder or pier). |
| design | the art of creating something that does not exist. |
| engineer | A person who applies her/his understanding of science and mathematics to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world. |
| engineering | Applying scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes and systems. |
| engineering design | is a series of steps that helps teams frame and solve complex problems. |
| force | A push or pull on an object, such as compression or tension. |
| girder | The "beam" of a bridge; usually horizontal member. |
| load | Any of the forces that a structure is calculated to oppose, comprising any unmoving and unvarying force (dead load), any load from wind or earthquake (environmental load), and any other moving or temporary force (live load). |
| member | An individual angle, beam, plate or built piece intended to become an integral part of an assembled frame or structure. |
| pier | The "column" of a bridge; usually vertical member. |
| tensile strength | The amount of tensile stress that a material can resist before failing. |
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned |
| design notebook | object where engineers record every detail of their projects along the way. |
| redesign | When you test your solution, find new problems, make changes, and test new solutions before settling on a final design. |
| Final Report | a document that will pull together the information you have already collected so to communicate your findings. |
