Exploring Engineering : An Introduction to Engineering and Design

Balmer, Robert, Keat, William

ISBN 10: 0124158919 / ISBN 13: 9780124158917

Editore: Elsevier Science & Technology, 2012

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• Titolo: Exploring Engineering : An Introduction to Engineering and Design
• Editore: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0124158919
• ISBN 13: 9780124158917
• Rilegatura: Rilegato
• Edizione: 3 Edition.
• Condizione: Good

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Riassunto

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

Informazioni sugli autori

Dr. Robert Balmer has worked as an engineer at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory and at various DuPont facilities. He has over 40 years of engineering teaching experience and has authored 70 technical publications and the Elsevier undergraduate engineering textbook Modern Engineering Thermodynamics.

Dr. William Keat has been teaching design for 20 years, in courses ranging from freshman engineering to a graduate course in design methodology. Has been awarded two Pi Tau Sigma Outstanding Teacher Awards and two first place finishes at the Mini-Baja East Competition while serving as an advisor.