Exploring Engineering
by Robert T. Balmer, William Keat
ISBN-10: 0123747236
ISBN-13: 9780123747235
$89.95
Book Specs
Binding
Trade Cloth
Publisher
Academic Press
Published on
Nov 11, 2009
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
7.75x1.00x9.50 Inches
Weight
2.40 Pounds
About the Book
Exploring Engineering: An Introduction to Engineering and Design, Second Edition, provides an introduction to the engineering profession. It covers both classical engineering and emerging fields, such as bioengineering, nanotechnology, and mechatronics. The book is organized into two parts. Part 1 provides an overview of the engineering discipline. It begins with a discussion of what engineers do and then covers topics such as the key elements of engineering analysis; problems solving and spreadsheet analyses; and the kinds, conversion, and conservation of energy. The book also discusses key concepts drawn from the fields of chemical engineering; mechanical engineering; electrical engineering; electrochemical engineering; materials engineering; civil engineering; engineering kinematics; bioengineering; manufacturing engineering; and engineering economics. Part 2 focuses on the steps in the engineering design process. It provides content for a Design Studio, where students can design and build increasingly complex engineering system. It also presents examples of design competitions and concludes with brief remarks about the importance of design projects.