Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering

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Engineering
Fundamentals
An Introduction
to Engineering

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Chapter 1
Introduction to the Engineering Profession

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Learning Objectives

1. Engineering Work is All Around You

Examples of products and services that engineers design that make our lives better
2. Engineering as a Profession
Describe what engineers do and give examples of common careers for engineers
3. Common Traits of Good Engineers
Describe the important traits of successful engineers
4. Engineering Disciplines
Examples of common engineering disciplines and how they contribute to the comfort
and betterment of our everyday lives

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Engineering Work Is All Around Us

Engineers make products and provide
services that make our lives better

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Engineering as a Profession
 What is engineering and what do engineers do?
 What are some of the areas of specialization in
engineering?
 Do I really want to study engineering?
 How will I know that I have picked the best field for
me?
 Will the demand for my area of specialization be
high when I graduate, and beyond that?

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What Is Engineering and

What Do Engineers Do?

Engineers apply physical and chemical laws and

principles and mathematics to design millions of
products and services that we use in our everyday
lives

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What Is Engineering and

What Do Engineers Do?
Consider important factors such as cost, efficiency, reliability,
sustainability, and safety when designing these products

Perform tests to make certain that the products they design

withstand various loads and conditions

Continuously search for ways to improve already existing

products as well

Design and supervise the construction of buildings, dams,

highways, and mass transit systems and the construction of
power plants that supply power to manufacturing companies,
homes, and offices
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What Is Engineering and

What Do Engineers Do?
(Cont.)
Play a significant role in the design and maintenance of a nation’s
infrastructure, including communication systems, public utilities, and
transportation

Continuously develop new, advanced materials to make products

lighter and stronger for different applications

Be responsible for finding suitable ways to extract petroleum, natural

gas, and raw materials from the earth

Be involved in coming up with ways of increasing crop, fruit, and

vegetable yields along with improving the safety of our food products

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Common Traits of Good Engineers

Engineers are problem solvers.

Good engineers have a firm grasp of the fundamental
principles of engineering.
Good engineers are analytical, detail oriented, and creative.
Good engineers have a desire to be lifelong learners.

Good engineers have a core knowledge that can be applied to

many areas. Well-trained engineers are able to work outside
their area of specialization in other related fields.

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Common Traits of Good Engineers

(Cont.)

Good engineers have written and oral communication

skills.
Good engineers have time-management skills.
Good engineers have good “people skills.”
Good engineers actively participate in local and
national discipline-specific organizations.

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Common Traits of Good Engineers

Engineers generally work in a team

environment where they consult each other to
solve complex problems

Productive engineers must be good team players

Good interpersonal and communication skills are increasingly

important now because of the global market

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Engineering Disciplines

What Are Some Areas of Engineering Specialization?

Over 20 major disciplines or specialties that are recognized by

professional engineering societies
Examples

 Civil Engineering
 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
• …….
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Accreditation Board for

Engineering and Technology (ABET)

 ABET examines the credentials of the

engineering programs faculty, curricular
content, facilities, and admissions
standards before granting accreditation

 The list of all accredited programs

 http://www.abet.org

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ABET Accreditation
ABET accredited engineering programs must
demonstrate that their graduates have:
an ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and
engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process
to meet desired needs

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ABET Accreditation
(Cont.)

an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
an understanding of the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context

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ABET Accreditation
(Cont.)

a recognition of the need for and an ability to

engage in lifelong learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice

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Professional Engineer (PE)

• All 50 states and the District of Columbia require
registration for engineers whose work may affect the
safety of the public
• Requirements to become a PE:
1.have a degree from an ABET accredited engineering
program
2.pass the Fundamental of Engineering exam (FE)
3.gain four (4) years of relevant engineering work
experience
4.pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam
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Civil Engineering
Civil engineers design and supervise the
construction of
 buildings
 roads and highways
 bridges
 dams
 tunnels
 mass transit systems
 airports
 municipal water supplies
 sewage systems
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical engineers design, develop,
test, and supervise the manufacturing of
 electrical equipment
including lighting and wiring for buildings,
cars, buses, trains, ships, and aircrafts
 power generation and transmission
equipment for utility companies
 electric motors found in various
products
 control devices
 radar equipment

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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are involved in the design,
development, testing, and manufacturing of:
 machines
 robots
 tools
 power generating equipment
 heating, cooling, and refrigerating equipment
 internal combustion engines

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Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineers design, develop, test, and
supervise the manufacturing of:
 commercial and military aircraft
 helicopters
 spacecraft
 missiles
They may work on projects dealing with the research
and development of guidance, navigation, and control
systems.

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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is a new discipline that combines
biology, chemistry, medicine, and engineering to solve a wide
range of medical and health-related problems.
There are a number of specializations within biomedical
engineering, including:
 Biomechanics
 Biomaterials
 tissue engineering
 medical imaging
 rehabilitation

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Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers apply the laws and
the principles of chemistry, biology, and
engineering to address issues related to
 water and air pollution control
 hazardous waste
 waste disposal
 recycling
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Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing engineers develop, coordinate, and
supervise the process of manufacturing all types of
products.
They are concerned with making products efficiently
and at minimum cost.
Manufacturing engineers are involved in all aspects of
production, including scheduling and materials handling
and the design, development, supervision, and control
of assembly lines.
Manufacturing engineers create prototypes of products
before proceeding to manufacture actual products.
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Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineers specialize in the discovery and
production of oil and natural gas.
Petroleum engineers and geologists work together to
determine the best drilling methods to use.
Petroleum engineers are also involved in monitoring
and supervising drilling and oil extraction operations.
In collaboration with other specialized engineers,
petroleum engineers design equipment and processes
to achieve the maximum profitable recovery of oil and
gas.
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Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear engineers design, develop, monitor,
and operate nuclear power equipment that
derives its power from nuclear energy.
Nuclear engineers are involved in
 the design, development, and operation
of nuclear power plants to generate
electricity or to power Navy ships and
submarines
 the production and handling of nuclear
fuel
 the safe disposal of its waste products
 the design and development of industrial
and diagnostic medical equipment
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Mining Engineering
Mining engineers, in collaboration with geologists and
metallurgical engineers, find, extract, and prepare coal
for use by utility companies.
They also look for metals and minerals to extract from
the earth for use by various manufacturing industries.
Mining engineers design and supervise the
construction of aboveground and underground mines.
Mining engineers could also be involved in the
development of new mining equipment for extraction
and separation of minerals from other materials mixed
in with the desired minerals.
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Materials Engineering
Materials engineers research, develop, and test new
materials for various products and engineering
applications.
Materials engineers study the nature, atomic structure,
and thermo-physical properties of materials.
They manipulate the atomic and molecular structure of
materials in order to create materials that are lighter,
stronger, and more durable.
They create materials with specific mechanical,
electrical, magnetic, chemical, and heat-transfer
properties for use in specific applications.
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Engineering Technology
The scope of an engineering
technologist’s work:
 is more application-oriented
 requires less understanding of
mathematics, engineering
theories, and scientific concepts
that are used in complex designs.
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Engineering Technology
Although to a lesser degree than engineers,
engineering technologists use the same principles of
science, engineering, and mathematics to assist
engineers in solving problems in manufacturing,
construction, product development, inspection,
maintenance, sales, and research.

They may also assist engineers or scientists in setting

up experiments, conducting tests, collecting data, and
calculating some results.

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Engineering Technology Programs

Usually offer same type of disciplines
as engineering programs
The programs are also accredited by
ABET
Graduate studies in engineering
technology are limited
Registration as a professional engineer
might be more difficult in some states
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