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an introduction to engineering and design
1 online resource (xxiii, 462 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Engineers solve problems, and work on emerging challenges in a wide range of areas important to improving quality of life; areas like sustainable energy, access to clean water, and improved communications and health care technologies. Kosky et. al. explore the world of engineering by introducing the reader to what engineers do, the fundamental principles that form the basis of their work, and how they apply that knowledge within a structured design process. The three part organization of the text reinforces these areas, making this an ideal introduction for anyone interested in exploring the various fields of engineering and learning how engineers work to solve problems. NEW: Additional discussions on what engineers do, and the distinctions among engineers, technicians, and managers (Chapter 1) NEW: Re-organized and updated chapters in Part II to more closely align with specific engineering disciplines NEW: New chapters on emerging fields of engineering, including Bioengineering and Green Energy Engineering NEW: Discussions of Design for Six Sigma integrated into Part III on the design process An Engineering Ethics Decision Matrix is introduced in Chapter 1 and used throughout the book to pose ethical challenges and explore ethical decision-making in an engineering context Lists of "Top Engineering Achievements" and "Top Engineering Challenges" help put the material in context and show engineering as a vibrant discipline involved in solving societal problems
Part 1. Lead-On. 1. What Engineers Do -- 2. Elements of Engineering Analysis -- 3. Force and Motion -- 4. Energy Conversion -- 5. Engineering Economics -- Part 2. Minds-On. 6. Chemical Engineering -- 7. Civil Engineering -- 8. Computer Engineering -- 9. Electrical Engineering -- 10. Manufacturing Engineering -- 11. Materials Engineering -- 12. Mechanical Engineering -- 13. Nuclear Energy -- Part 2.1. Emerging Engineering Fields. 14. Bioengineering -- 15. Electrochemical Engineering -- 16. Green Energy Engineering -- Part 3. Hands-On. 17. Introduction to Engineering Design -- 18. Design Step 1 -- Defining the Problem -- 19. Design Step 2 -- Generation of Alternative Concepts -- 20. Design Step 3 -- Evaluation of Alternatives and Selection of a Concept -- 21. Design Step 4 -- Detailed Design -- 22. Design Step 5 -- Design Defense -- 23. Design Step 6 -- Manufacturing and Testing -- 24. Design Step 7 -- Performance Evaluation -- 25. Design Step 8 -- Design Report -- 26. Examples of Design Competitions -- 27. Closing Remarks on the Important Role of Design Projects.
Title from publisher's Web site (ScienceDirect, viewed on July 10, 2012).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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