Introduction to Engineering Library
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Introduction to Engineering Library

  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Introduction to Engineering Library

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A broad, yet concise, introduction to the field of engineering for undergraduate students. Designed for the beginning student, this text covers the history of engineering, career paths for engineers, issues of professional responsibility and ethics, and critical engineering skills like problem solving and communication. Includes two case studies, one of which deals with the circumstances and events leading to the space shuttle Challenger accident. A brief, paperback text, this title can be used in conjunction with other texts to provide a solid foundation for the introductory engineering course.

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Publisher
Wiley
Year
2012
ISBN
9781118311875
Edition
3

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Contents
  6. Chapter 1: HISTORY OF ENGINEERING
  7. Chapter 2: DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING
  8. Chapter 3: THE ENGINEER AS A PROFESSIONAL
  9. Chapter 4: LEARNING AND CREATIVE THOUGHT
  10. Chapter 5: THE ENGINEERING APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING
  11. Chapter 6: ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
  12. Chapter 7: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS
  13. Chapter 8: A CASE STUDY—ATLANTA'S FREEDOM PARKWAY PROJECT
  14. Chapter 9: A CASE STUDY—THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER ACCIDENT
  15. Index