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Engineering is the systematic application of mathematical, scientific, and technical principles to create products that satisfy human needs and desires. From people and information to time, capital, machines, materials, and energy, these seven resources form the foundation of effective engineering practices. Engineers are inherently problem solvers who display creativity and resourcefulness while adhering to design constraints like safety, reliability, and economic considerations. The design process is formal and sequential, often driven by profit motives and market demands, requiring continuous refinement and improvement.
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Seven Resources Used to Create Technology • People • Information • Time • Capital • Machines and Tools • Materials • Energy
Engineering • The systematic application of mathematical, scientific, and technical principles to yield tangible products that meet our needs and desires. • Has evolved as civilization has progressed, with each generation building on the accomplishments of its predecessors.
Engineers • Problem solvers • Personal Characteristics • Creativity • Resourcefulness • Ability to visualize and think abstractly
Constraints on design process • Safety • Reliability • Economic Considerations • Quality control • Environmental concerns • Manufacturability • Maintenance • Human factors engineering (ergonomics)
Design Principles • Design is the result of a formal, sequential process • Design problems seldom arise in clearly defined form • Design is driven by profit motive and market • Design requirements sometimes compete with each other • Design is the result of goal oriented research • Designs must be continually checked, refined, and improved