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Exploring Engineering
An Introduction to Engineering and Design
3rd Edition

Philip Kosky
Robert Balmer
William Keat
George Wise

Price: USD: 94.95
ISBN: 978-0-12-415891-7

Pub date: Jul 25, 2012
Pages: 486
Available
Elsevier Science & Technology

This book belongs to the following Subject Areas:
Engineering
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Quality

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Key Features

NEW: Additional discussions on what engineers do, and the distinctionsamong 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

About the Book

Engineers solve problems,and work onemerging challenges ina wide range of areas important to improving quality of life; areas likesustainable energy, access to clean water, andimproved 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 knowledgewithin a structured design process.The three part organization of the text reinforces theseareas, making this an ideal introduction for anyone interested in exploring the various fields of engineering and learning how engineers work to solve problems.

Readership

Freshman undergraduate students entering 4-year engineering programs, including those with declared or intended majors in all engineering areas such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, and civil engineering

Freshman undergraduate students who are taking an Introduction to Engineering Course either as a requirement for a technical degree or as an elective for science and technology requirements for other degree programs in liberal arts, business, life sciences, and so forth

Quotes

"This book introduces students to the profession and practice of engineering. In Part 1, called "Minds-on," the introduction covers principles and ideas. It describes engineering in general and devotes chapters to several specific disciplines of engineering, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and electrochemical."--Mechanical Engineering Magazine

Content

Part 1: Lead-On

Chapter 1: What Engineers Do

Chapter 2: Elements of Engineering Analysis

Chapter 3: Force and Motion

Chapter 4: Energy Conversion

Chapter 5: Engineering Economics

Part 2: Minds-On

Chapter 6: Chemical Engineering

Chapter 7: Civil Engineering

Chapter 8: Computer Engineering

Chapter 9: Electrical Engineering

Chapter 10: Manufacturing Engineering

Chapter 11: Materials Engineering

Chapter 12: Mechanical Engineering

Chapter 13: Nuclear Engineering

Part 2.1: Emerging Engineering Fields

Chapter 14: Bioengineering

Chapter 15: Electrochemical Engineering

Chapter 16: Green Energy Engineering

Part 3: Hands-On

Chapter 17: Introduction to Engineering Design

Chapter 18: Design Step 1: Defining the Problem

Chapter 19: Design Step 2: Generation of Alternative Concepts

Chapter 20: Design Step 3: Evaluation of Alternatives & Selection of a Concept

Chapter 21: Design Step 4: Detailed Design

Chapter 22: Design Step 5: Design Defense

Chapter 23: Design Step 6: Manufacturing and Testing

Chapter 24: Design Step 7: Performance Evaluation

Chapter 25: Design Step 8: Design Report

Chapter 26: Examples of Design Competitions

Chapter 27: Closing Remarks on the Important Role of Design Projects

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