Listen "#267 Definition of Complex Problem (Again)"
Episode Synopsis
The description of complex engineering problems as defined by ECSA is that the problem requires in-depth fundamental and specialised engineering knowledge; and have one or more of the characteristics:A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much of which is at the forefront of the discipline.Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re-use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area.Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues.
More episodes of the podcast Toasting Design
#280 How much can you (fork)lift?
19/12/2025
#279 Keep up Billy
05/12/2025
#278 A fruity zing to design
21/11/2025
#277 Traffic Control
07/11/2025
#276 On the road again
17/10/2025
#275 ArcheologyX
03/10/2025
#273 Reinventing the trailer
05/09/2025
#272 Water-ifying land stuff
22/08/2025
#271 Drowning a hand above the rest
08/08/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.