1. Engineering Disciplines
Introduction to Engineering Design
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2. Fields of Engineering
Principles of EngineeringTM
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Engineering
Engineering is the application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life.
Engineering is also the application to:
equip creative minds with the mathematical and analytical skills necessary to conceive of new designs
intelligently question present ways of accomplishing tasks
find better alternative methods in light of evolving technology
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3. Fields of Engineering (Disciplines)
Principles of EngineeringTM
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Fields of Engineering (Disciplines)
The big four fields of engineering include:
Chemical
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical
Most other disciplines are a derivative, combination, or extension of one of these.
This is just a sampling of the fields and is not all-inclusive.
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4. Fields of Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Uses chemistry to convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms and products.
Uses matter (solids, liquids, and gas)
Uses elements in the periodic table
Responsible for new and improved products and processes:
Fuels,
Teflon, Nylon
Medicines, vaccines, penicillin
Plastics, synthetics and textiles
Steel, aluminum, LCD screens
Batteries, lithium ion batteries
Soda , Silly putty
Ebola and zika vaccines,
Cure for cancers
Cleaner fuel sources
3D printing of food
Hyperloop
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5. Fields of Engineering
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Civil Engineering
discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical man made and naturally built environment
Roads
Bridges
Canals
Dams,
Airport and Launch Facilities
Offshore structures
Buildings
Highways
Transit systems
Irrigation projects
Tunnels
Treatment and distribution facilities for water
Collection and treatment for wastewater
Hyperloop
Bigger building
Longer bridges
Alvarado Water Treatment Plant
My Waterway Punggol, Singapore
Burj Khalifa building Dubai
Millau Viaduct bridge
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6. Electrical Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, circuits, electrical systems electromagnetic waves,
Generators
Computers
Lights
Solar panels
Wind turbines
Microwave
Sustainable energy
Alternative energy
smartphones
Hyperloop
sensors
Television
Communication systems
GPS
Electrical motors
LED
Nuclear Power Plant
Wireless signals
Radio signals
Electronics engineering deals with the passage of charged particles in a gas, vacuum, or semiconductor.
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7. Mechanical Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
Deals with machines and mechanical systems
Deals with motion, force, and the use of energy
A machine is a tool containing one or more parts that uses energy to perform an intended action
Cars
Airplanes
Engines
Wind turbines
Air conditioner
Manufacturing plants
Robotics
Renewable energy systems (solar and wind power)
HVAC systems (heating and cooling)
Excavators
Crane
Submarine
computers
Power tools
Kitchen appliances
Earthquakes effects on structures
Aerodynamic of airplanes
Mechanical system – manages power to accomplish a task that involves forces and motion Electricity is a form of energy Mechanical engineers deal with Movement of air, movement of water, transfer of energy like in solar panels Solar powr - Mechanical engineers work with the actual mechanical devices employed in capturing and transferring solar electricity, the machines to install and build solar power as well
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8. Electronical and Mechanical Engineers
Most projects need both electronical and mechanical engineers working together.
Satellites
Cars
Wind energy
Solar energy
Printers (regular and 3d printers)
Airplanes
Rockets
Computers
Almost everything

9. Many More Engineering Disciplines besides Four
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Many More Engineering Disciplines besides Four
There are many other engineer disciplines besides the big four which are chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical.
The other engineering disciplines are derived from…
an extension of a discipline
a specialization a discipline
C. Or a combination of multiple engineering discipline
Extension means branch out from. Speciziation is a zoomed in part of the field, and combination is multiple fields
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11. Aeronautical Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Aeronautical Engineering
Deals with flight and the movement of fluids in the earth's atmosphere.
Specializing in the following work areas:
Aerodynamics
Propulsion
Controls
Structure
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12. Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering
Deals with environments not found on Earth
Specialization in work areas centered on
Propulsion cryogenics
Materials navigation
Thermodynamics cosmic radiation
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13. Agricultural Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural engineering blends engineering knowledge with soil systems, land management, and environmental control.
Five specialty fields:
Soil and water
Food
Power machinery
Structures
Electric power generation
1. Soil & Water Engineering:
water drainage
erosion control
irrigation systems
land use
2. Food Engineering:
-minimize waste -minimize energy consumption
-minimize damage -Drying (vacuum)
-irradiation(long-term storage)
3. Power Machinery Engineering:
feed systems
storage systems(silo)
waste handling systems
processing (tractors, rakes, combines, mowing)
4. Structures Engineering:
livestock
silo (food)
milking parlors
waste handling
5. Electric Power Generation Engineering:
remote locations
self-sufficiency
power outages
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14. Architectural Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Architectural Engineering
Works with architects focusing on structural integrity and safety of design
Structural engineering and this field are very similar; the main difference is the concern for aesthetics
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15. Automotive Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Automotive Engineering
Design and build all types of vehicles:
Automobiles
Trucks
Tractors
Bulldozers
Motorcycles
Addresses:
Engine design
Structural design
Tire design
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16. Biomedical Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
Bridges engineering, physical, and life sciences in identifying and solving medical and health-related problems
Three general divisions:
Bioengineering
Medical Engineering
Clinical Engineering
1. Bioengineering, a research activity, applies engineering techniques to biological systems (kidney dialysis)
2. Medical Engineering develops medical instrumentation, artificial organs, prosthetic devices, and materials
3. Clinical Engineering concerns itself with the hospital systems; decontaminating airlines, removing anesthetics gases from operating rooms
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17. Computer Engineering The design and organization of computers:
Fields of Engineering
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Computer Engineering
The design and organization of computers:
Hardware
Software
Who is the largest consumer of computers today?
Automotive Industry
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18. Industrial Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
The design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, and energy to produce a product at the lower possible cost
Deals with:
Design of systems for the manufacture of products
Raw materials to machines
Workforce to operate machinery
Removal of finished products
Maintenance of machinery
Analysis of manufacturing processes for cost
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19. Manufacturing Engineering
Fields of Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
Design of a manufacturing facility for a product or products
Deals with:
Physical plant layout
Use of existing machines or new
Purchase or rental of facilities
Purchase of nonproducing facilities and equipment
Packaging of product
Shipping to market
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