[内容简介]

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.

• NEW: Additional discussions on what engineers do, and the distinctions between 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

[目录]

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

Traditional Engineering Fields

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

Emerging Engineering Fields

Chapter 14: Bioengineering

Chapter 15: Electrochemical Engineering

Chapter 16: Environmental 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: The Final Design Report

Chapter 26: Examples of Design Competitions

Chapter 27: Closing Remarks