INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING GUIDE

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Introduction of Book :

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This book is intended for beginning students in all branches of engineering. It should also be of interest to high school students who are considering a career in engineering and wish to learn more about the nature and challenges of the engineering profession.The book begins with a brief history of engineering, which examines the roots of engineering and traces its development to the present day. The second chapter defines engineering and describes the functions and career paths for various branches of engineering. 

Table of contents :

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1. HISTORY OF ENGINEERING 

2. DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING 

3. THE ENGINEER AS A PROFESSIONAL 

4. LEARNING AND CREATIVE THOUGHT 

5. THE ENGINEERING APPROACH TO PROBLEM SOLVING 

6. ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS 

7. ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS 

8. A CASE STUDY— ATLANTA’S FREEDOM PARKWAY PROJECT 

9. A CASE STUDY— THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER ACCIDENT 

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