GFSA format for engineering problems.md

GFSA (Given-Find-Solution-Answer) Format

General Format Requirements:

• Green engineering paper (GEP), 1-sided
• Each problem on new page (or no more than 2 problems per page, separated by double line if 2 problems on a page)
• Header: name, course #, lecture division, problem #, date

GIVEN:

• Restate significant information from problem statement
• Include given sketch if needed to clarify problem statement

FIND:

• State unknowns that are to be determined

SOLUTION:

For each step of solution:

• Draw sketch if needed
• State assumptions
• List properties at each state (known & unknown)
• Reference any tables and figures used to determine properties
• Write governing equation(s)
• Algebraic development
• Substitute known values
• Solve for unknown quantities
• Show all unit conversions (anything you can* t do in your head!)
• Carry more than enough significant figures through entire solution
• Work problem in the unit system given
• Underline intermediate answers

ANSWER:

• Highlight answer in box on right side of page
• Include symbol, answer, and units
• Use reasonable significant figures