Introduction to Engineering - Couverture souple

Wright, Paul H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471605662 ISBN 13 : 9780471605669

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1989

Synopsis

A readable overview of the various aspects of the engineering professions is given in this book. The first three chapters present a brief history of engineering and a survey of engineering career paths, then address the ethical and legal responsibilities of the profession, including the role of engineering societies, and registration and licensing of engineers. Chapters 4 through 7 discuss the creative aspects of engineering, design methods, written and oral communication, common mathematics used in engineering, and data handling. Chapters 8 and 9 comprise elementary treatments of engineering mechanics and electronics, supported by illustrative examples of problem solutions. Chapter 10 briefly describes the types, components, and operation of computers, and includes brief treatments of computer languages and programming. The final chapter presents a case study of the Challenger space shuttle accident.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides a brief history and a comprehensive overview of the engineering profession and practice, describing the functions and career paths for various branches of engineering. Paul Wright offers suggestions on communications and creativity, as well as guidelines for the engineering code of ethics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471605662
• ISBN 13: 9780471605669
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible