ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a simple methodology for solving open-ended problems which provides the basis for undertaking engineering planning and design. It discusses in some detail how to undertake the various phases of the planning process. Planning and design are the core activities that drive an engineering project from its inception through to a successful conclusion. Planning and design, together with management, are used to bring an engineering project from the initial problem recognition phase through to successful implementation. Planning plays a crucial role in any engineering project. The planning for an engineering project therefore begins with a study of the current state of the infrastructure and proceeds to the identification of a preferred future state. The chapter concludes with a brief review of some important related considerations, namely safety and risk, the role of codes and regulations, and legal and social issues.
