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Engineering Definition and Importance in Daily Life | Engineering Professionals in Malaysia

Learn the Latin root of engineering, its importance, and key agencies in Malaysia. Understand the role of engineers in designing systems and structures to meet desired objectives and criteria.

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Engineering Definition and Importance in Daily Life | Engineering Professionals in Malaysia

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  1. TOPIC 1.0 ENGINEERING PROFESSION

  2. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING BASIC ENG.INTRODUCTION

  3. At the end of this lesson, you should be able to : i) Define the term of engineering ii) State the importance of engineering in daily life iii) List out the engineering professional agencies or/and bodies in Malaysia

  4. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING • Latin root (Inginere) – to design or to devise • An engineering is a; • discipline and profession that • applying technical and scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources • to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes • that safely realize adesiredobjective and meet specified criteria

  5. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING i) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) - a board that accredited engineering bachelor’s degree program in United States ii) Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) - is entrusted by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) to accredite all engineering Bachelor’s program in Malaysia.

  6. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING BASIC ENG.INTRODUCTION i) Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Accreditation for Engineering courses is only given by EAC. LAN and other bodies will submit the application to EAC for accreditation. Public university submit directly to EAC whilst private university go through LAN.

  7. ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION i) Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) (cont.) After university get accreditation from EAC then university submit the letter to JPA/PTPTN etc. Now, all these body are merged in MQA. BASIC ENG.INTRODUCTION

  8. EAC BEM IEM PSD LAN WHAT IS EAC ? Engineering Accreditation Council • Formed in 2000 Previous accreditation for engineering programs : PSD (1957)  IEM (1959)  BEM (1967)  LAN @MQA(1996)

  9. WHAT IS EAC ? Engineering Accreditation Council • formulate and update accreditation policy and criteria • approve guidelines and operating procedures • oversee operational arrangements and appoint evaluation panel • receive evaluation report and decide on accreditation • respond to complaints, appeals or any proposals for change • oversee development and operation of accreditation and mutual recognition agreement with other countries • foster the dissemination of developments and best practices in engineering education • hold consultation meetings with universities when necessary

  10. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING ABEThas defined engineering as ; “[T]he creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design;

  11. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING ABEThas defined engineering as ;(cont.) or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, economics of operation and safety to life and property.”

  12. 1.1 DEFINITION OF ENGINEERING EAC defined engineering as ; • “that an engineer is to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations”.

  13. TECHNOLOGY TEAM i) Scientist - Like an engineer, but a primary goal is the expansion of knowledge and understanding physical processes. -In Malaysia, scientist is a person having expert knowledge of sciences. He/she uses the scientific method to do research in physical sciences, medical sciences or in any other field.

  14. TECHNOLOGY TEAM i) Scientist (cont.) - Normally emphasized the fundamental discovery of physical laws rather than their application to product development.

  15. TECHNOLOGY TEAM ii) Engineer - Apply knowledge of mathematic, science, material & physical principles - As well as skill in communication & business - In order to develop new better products & machines.

  16. TECHNOLOGY TEAM iii) Technologist - Technologists focus on direct application of establish engineering principles and processes. Math, the physical sciences, and underlying engineering theory receive limited coverage. - More interested in hardware and processes.

  17. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS • Engineers apply physical and chemical laws and principles and mathematics to design many products and services. These products include cars, an aeroplanes, building, computers, hand phone, home appliances and machines that makes various products. • Engineers consider important factors such as costs, efficiency, reliability and safety when designing products.

  18. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERS Engineers perform tests to make certain that the products design withstand various loads and conditions. Engineers play a significant role in the design and maintenance of a nation’s infrastructure, including communication systems, public utilities, and transportation.

  19. What does an engineer do? Engineer apply science, technology, and mathematics to solve problems in a systematic way.

  20. ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL BODIES The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) - Is a statutory body governed by the Engineer’s Act 1967 and it was formed in 23rd August 1972. - The Board is established for the purpose of regulating the professional conduct and practice of registered engineers in order to safeguard the safety and interest of the public. - Engineer must registered before he/she can be employed @ practice as an Engineer.

  21. ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL BODIES Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM’S) • The main engineering professional society in Malaysia. • Learned society registered under the Society’s Act. • Membership is voluntary, but professional standard set by IEM for membership are accepted by BEM as qualifications for registration as a Professional Engineer.

  22. ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL BODIES Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM’S) - At first, to become corporate membership, one needs only 5 years experience as an Engineer. - To ensure only engineer with relevant experience would be admitted to become member and could register as a Professional Engineer; - Constitution was amended and Professional Interview was introduced.

  23. ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL BODIES The Association of Consulting Engineers, Malaysia(ACEM) - Non profit organization comprising of Consulting Engineers - Its objective is to promote the interest of Consulting engineering as a profession.

  24. ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL BODIES • Others engineering professional society runs in Malaysia, such as; • Malaysian Society of Agricultural Engineers (MSAE) • Institute of Chemical Engineers (ChemE) Malaysia Branch • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Malaysia Branch

  25. 1.2TYPES OF ENGINEERING BASIC ENG.INTRODUCTION

  26. At the end of this lesson, student should be able to; List the various fields in mechanical engineering Explain the various fields in mechanical engineering List the various fields in civil engineering Explain the various fields in civil engineering

  27. TYPES OF ENGINEERING At the end of this lesson, student should be able to; List the various fields in electrical and electronics engineering Explain the various fields in electrical and electronics engineering List the various fields in engineering Explain the various fields in engineering

  28. TYPES OF ENGINEERING ENGINEERING 1.2.1 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1.2.2 CIVIL ENGINEERING 1.2.3 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

  29. TYPES OF ENGINEERING i) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING An engineering discipline that involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.

  30. TYPES OF ENGINEERING i) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - requires a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy. Mechanical engineers use the core principles as well as other knowledge in the field to design and analyze motor vehicles, aircraft, heating and cooling systems, watercraft, manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, robotics, medical devices and more….

  31. TYPES OF ENGINEERING AERONAUTICS Antonov An-225, the largest airplane ever built. Space Shuttle Atlantis on a ShuttleCarrier Aircraft. The Eurofighter Typhoon Aeronautics (from Greek aero which means air or sky and nautis which means sailor, i.e. sailor of the air or sky) is the science involved with the study, design, and manufacture of flight-capable machines, or the techniques of operating aircraft.

  32. TYPES OF ENGINEERING MARINE The engine control room of Argonaute, a French supply vessel. Marine Engineering involves the design, construction, installation, operation and support of the systems and equipment which propel and control marine vehicles, and of the systems which make a vehicle or structure habitable for crew, passengers and cargo

  33. TYPES OF ENGINEERING AUTOMOTIVE Modern automotive engineering is a branch of vehicle engineering, incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of motorcycles, automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems.

  34. TYPES OF ENGINEERING ii) CIVIL ENGINEERING The Petronas Twin Towers Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings.

  35. TYPES OF ENGINEERING ii) CIVIL ENGINEERING The oldest engineering discipline after military engineering. Sub-disciplines include environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and construction engineering.

  36. TYPES OF ENGINEERING STRUCTURAL Structural engineering is concerned with the structural design and structural analysis of buildings, bridges, towers, flyovers, tunnels, off shore structures like oil and gas fields in the sea, and other structures. This involves identifying the loads which act upon a structure and the forces and stresses which arise within that structure due to those loads, and then designing the structure to successfully support and resist those loads. Burj Dubai

  37. TYPES OF ENGINEERING GEOTECHNICS The application of scientific methods and engineering principles to the acquisition, interpretation, and use of knowledge of materials of the Earth's crust and earth materials for the solution of engineering problems. The applied science of predicting the behavior of the Earth and its various materials towards making the Earth more habitable to human activities A slab-on-grade foundation

  38. TYPES OF ENGINEERING HYDRAULICS Hydraulic engineering concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water. This area of engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, levees, elevators, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering

  39. TYPES OF ENGINEERING Highway Engineering is the process of design and construction of efficient and safe highways and roads. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Concepts such as grade, surface texture, sight distance and radii of horizontal bends and vertical slopes in relation to design speed and in addition to road junction design (intersections and interchanges) are all important elements of highway engineering. HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION

  40. TYPES OF ENGINEERING HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION Transportation engineering is concerned with moving people and goods efficiently, safely, and in a manner conducive to a vibrant community. This involves specifying, designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation infrastructure which includes streets, canals, highways, rail systems, airports, ports, and mass transit.

  41. TYPES OF ENGINEERING HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION (cont.) It includes area such as transportation design, transportation planning, traffic engineering, some aspects of urban engineering, queuing theory, pavement engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and infrastructure management

  42. TYPES OF ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT Environmental engineering deals with; - the treatment of chemical, biological, and/or thermal waste, the purification of water and air, and the remediation of contaminated sites, due to prior waste disposal or accidental contamination. - the gathering of information on the environmental consequences of proposed actions and the assessment of effects of proposed actions for the purpose of assisting society and policy makers in the decision making process.

  43. TYPES OF ENGINEERING 3) ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Is a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. electronic circuits.

  44. TYPES OF ENGINEERING 3) ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Electronic engineering involves the design and testing of electronic circuits that use the properties of components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and transistors to achieve a particular functionality. Electronic engineering deals with the study of small-scale electronic systems including computers and integrated circuits. electronic circuits.

  45. TYPES OF ENGINEERING 3) ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Electrical engineering may or may not include electronic engineering. Electrical engineering is considered to deal with the problems associated with large-scale electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control. Power pole

  46. TYPES OF ENGINEERING MECHATRONICS Mechatronics (or Mechanical and Electronics Engineering) ; - the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, controls engineering and computer engineering to create useful products. - the purpose is the study of automata from an engineering perspective and serves the purposes of controlling advanced hybrid systems.

  47. TYPES OF ENGINEERING COMPUTING • Computer Engineering (also called Electronic and Computer Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering) ; • is a discipline that combines elements of both Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. • This engineering monitors the many subsystems in motor vehicles.

  48. What types of engineer are there? Civil Engineering Structural (buildings, bridges, tunnels) Transportation (highways, railroads, canals) Environmental (air pollution management) Water resources (flood control) Geotechnical (mining) Surveying & Construction

  49. What types of engineer are there? Mechanical Engineering Energy (power plants, heating and air conditioning, alternative energy) Structures and motion in mechanical systems (cars, planes, machine tools, medical systems) Manufacturing (tools and processes, automated assembly lines, robotics)

  50. What types of engineer are there? Electrical Engineering Electronics (circuits, microchips, lasers) Communications (cell phones, antennas, networks, fibre-optics) Power (transmission and distribution of power, electric motors, and generators) Controls (automated control systems, aerospace control systems) Instrumentation (test equipment)

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