Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

MCL211: Design of Machines

(IInd Semester 2014-15)

Assignment 1
(Societal Need Recognition)
Due on: Jan 13, 2015

M. Marks: 10

There is a need to deliver products having enhanced safety, convenience, cost-effectiveness,

usability and functionality. In order to design such products, the primary task is to recognise
the existing need in the society and formulate the problem. Thus, from the perspective of a
Mechanical Design-Engineer,
1. Identify a need which focuses on the afore-mentioned aspects of any existing/new
product. Formulate a PROBLEM STATEMENT.
(1.5)
2. Mention SIX keywords relating to the problem/need statement.

(1.5)

3. In order to plan a solution, the characteristics, requirements and constraints of the

problem should be well-known. Formulate TEN questions which should be considered
while synthesizing the solution of the problem statement.
(2)
4. Explore the existing solutions for the identified problem statement. Mention and briefly
explain (with diagrams) THREE existing solutions with merits and demerits.
(5)