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History of Engineering

History of Engineering. Every new innovation builds on ideas of previous innovations. Engineering is….

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History of Engineering

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  1. History of Engineering Every new innovation builds on ideas of previous innovations. Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  2. Engineering is… • The profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to use, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. • The Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  3. The Speed of History • Rate at which we currently introduce innovations is far more rapid than in the past Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  4. Foundations of Engineering • Early civilizations examined their environments & saw areas where life could be easier • Improved fishing, hunting • Better shelter • Better weapons Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  5. Historic Backgrounds • Civil • Industrial • Mechanical Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  6. History of Civil Engineering • Civil Engineering is to design systems that are functional, efficient, & durable • Ancient Egyptians used surveying for flood predictions • Romans measured & marked land, laid out aqueducts & designed roads Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  7. History of Civil Engineering • Bridges • Dams • Roads • Tunnels • Water Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  8. History of Industrial Engineering • Industrial Engineer’s main role is to combine workers, machines, and materials to increase productivity & reduce waste • Tribal cultures created more efficient tools & made best use of people’s specific skills Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  9. History of Industrial Engineering • Early machines used in Industrial Revolution created by innovators would be in this category • Drills, lathes, crankshaft, water wheels, steam engines, etc. Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  10. History of Mechanical Engineering • Concerned with machines & mechanical devices • Involved in the design, development, production, operation & service of these devices Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

  11. History of Mechanical Engineering • Chariots • Boats • Trains • Bicycles • Automobiles Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

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