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02 / Engineering toolkit

Tools for better decisions.

Download example analysis files and find links to engineering and scientific software. All example code is editable and intended as a starting point.

R examplesData filesOpen-source tools
Featured download · Working starter example
R + CSV / ZIP

Engineering Trade Study Starter

A small, runnable R example for evaluating alternative engineering concepts with weighted criteria. The ZIP contains the R script, a CSV input file, and usage notes.

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Individual files

Download the script and data separately if you prefer to inspect or modify each file.

R SCRIPT

Concept scoring analysis

An editable base-R script that weights criteria, scores competing concepts, and prints ranked results.

Download .R file →
CSV DATA

Sample criteria and scores

A spreadsheet-friendly CSV with weights and three concept scores. Replace values with your own design problem.

Download .CSV file →

Software references

Official download and documentation websites. These are examples, not a statement that each program is required for this course.

R
R ProjectStatistical computing and analysis
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R+
RStudio DesktopIntegrated environment for R
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Q
QuartoTechnical reports and reproducible documents
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3D
FreeCADOpen-source 3D parametric CAD
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✦Software tip: Keep input data separate from analysis code, label your units, and check results against an independent estimate or physical model.

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