Exploring Engineering An Introduction to Engineering and Design

Name: Exploring Engineering An Introduction to Engineering and Design
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ISBN: 9780124158917

ISBN-10: 0124158919

ISBN-13: 9780124158917

Edition: 3rd 2013

Authors: Robert Balmer, William Keat, William Keat, George Wise

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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…

Book details

List price: $94.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 8/30/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 486
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.21" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.574
Language: English




Lead-On



What Engineers Do



Elements of Engineering Analysis



Force and Motion



Energy Conversion



Engineering Economics



Minds-On Traditional Engineering Fields



Chemical Engineering



Civil Engineering



Computer Engineering



Electrical Engineering



Manufacturing Engineering



Materials Engineering



Mechanical Engineering



Nuclear Engineering Emerging Engineering Fields



Bioengineering



Electrochemical Engineering



Environmental Engineering



Green Energy Engineering



Hands-On



Introduction to Engineering Design



Design Step 1: Defining the Problem



Design Step 2: Generation of Alternative Concepts



Design Step 3: Evaluation of Alternatives & Selection of a Concept



Design Step 4: Detailed Design



Design Step 5: Design Defense



Design Step 6: Manufacturing and Testing



Design Step 7: Performance Evaluation



Design Step 8: The Final Design Report



Examples of Design Competitions



Closing Remarks