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Cards Term What is engineering? Definition The practical application of math and science to create, design, test, improve, and develop knowledge, research, money, business, economics, and technology. Term What is the engineering process? Definition Idea - Product or service - Society Math and science communication Term Mechanical Engineering Definition Concerned with the analysis, design, and development of structures, machines, devices, and mechanical systems. Term Solid Mechanics Definition Analyzing the behavior of solid bodies subjected to stresses and external loads Term Fluid Mechanics Definition The behavior of liquids and gases and the design and development of machinery, such as pumps, pipes, fans, and turbines, responsible for that behavior. Term Mechanical Design Definition A process that translates an idea, demand, or identified need into a working prototype of a product or service Term Electrical Engineering Definition The study of all things electrical Term Thermodynamics Definition The conversion of one form of energy to another Term Electric Power Engineering Definition Design, develop, and maintain systems and devices for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power Term Communications Definition The transmission of information using wires, coaxial cable, fiber optics, or radio Term Control Systems Engineering Definition Concerned with the design and development of machines or systems that control automated processes Term Digital Systems Engineering Definition Draw on expertise in the areas of digital system design and digital electronics to design hardware for a broad range of applications Term Electronics Definition Design and development of electronic devices and electrical circuits for the production, detection, and control of electrical signals Term Civil Engineering Definition Plan, deisn, construct, operate, and maintain many of the structures and facilities around us Term Construction Engineering Definition Combine engineering and management skills to plan and complete projects designed by architects and consulting engineers Term Environmental engineering Definition provide technical solutions to environmental problems Term geotechnical engineering Definition analysis of the properties of soils and rock that support and influence the behavior of structures, pavements, and underground facilities Term structural engineering Definition planning and design of all types of structures Term surveying Definition makes precise measurements to obtain reliable information which si used to locate and design engineering projects Term transportation engineering Definition plan, design, construct, and manage all types of transportation facilities Term water resources engineering Definition constrol and use of water Term Chemical Engineering Definition design, build, maintain, and evelop the complex systems required to convert the laboratory experimnet into an industrial operation capable of large-scale production Term polymer engineering Definition advanced materials composed of chainlike polymer molecules are designed Term biotechnology Definition produce a range of products for mediacal, agricultural, food, and chemical applications Term process control engineering Definition the design and development of control systems to maintain the efficient operation of large-scale industrail processes Term environmental engineering Definition designing and eveloping technical and economically feasible solutions to environmental pollution problems Term engineering management Definition assume the responsibilities of technical managers Term oil and natural gas Definition produce, process, and refine natural gas and petroleum Term industrial engineering Definition efficiency or how to design, organize, implement, and operate the basic factors of production in the most efficient manner possible Term manufacturing Definition manufacturing re engaged in the continuing development of efficient systems for the production of goods and services Term work design Definition design the jobs individual workers do in performing the work of the organization Term ergonomics or human factors Definition study human physiology and psychology in order to understand the interface between workers and their environments Term management decision making Definition analyze data in order to develop information about a company, its customers or a product/service, to help managers make decisions on Term quality control Definition continually evaluate the quality of products and services provided by an organization Term facility design Definition help design the facilities required by an organization in order to carry out its objectives Term engineering management Definition found in management positions such as plant manager, production, or vice pres Term materials engineering Definition materials production, processing, and application and design Term computer engineering Definition design and implement computer systems in which the hardware and software components are both intimately connected with and critical to the success of the design Term biomedical engineering Definition design and develop new technologies such as artificial organs, prosthetic devices, and medical equipment Term environmental engineering Definition issues concerning the environement, such as urban, regional, and global air quality Term aerospace engineering Definition design, develop, and implement new and existing technologies in both civil and military aviation Term nuclear engineering Definition deal with all aspects of nuclear power, generation of electricty and nuclear engines in submarines, disposal of nuclear fuels, and military work Term mining and petroleum engineering Definition extraction of minerals and hydrocarbons from the earth and the processing of these minerals in preparation for further use Term agriculture and biosystems engineering Definition efficient food production while maintaining or improving the environmental quality of the agro-ecosystem Term ocean engineering and naval architecture Definition the application of ocean science and engineering design to the ocean environment Term JC: analytical engineer Definition concerned mainly with the mathematical modeling and analysis of engineering problems Term JC: experimental engineer Definition concerned mainly with physical prototypes Term JC: design engineer Definition involved in all aspects of the design process, produce a detailed plan from which an actual product can be assembled Term JC: reserach engineer Definition development of new products, designs, and processses Term JC: test engineer Definition test new and existing (quality control) products and processes to see whether they comply with the required design specifications Term JC: consulting engineer Definition works as an independent professional, seling his expertise to clients, required to be registered as professional Term JC: engineering management Definition combine engineering skills with managerial abilities to direct resources towards the efficient production of goods and services Term JC: engineering professor Definition ph.d. degress is minimum qualification frequired. develop and teach different enge courses. discovere and evelop new infor, publishing new findings in scientific and engineering journals or books Term cooperative education Definition work while study Term internships Definition career-related work opportunities. may be paid or unpaid and most often one time. usually required to have a minimum number of courses Term internships Definition career-related work opportunities. may be paid or unpaid and most often one time. usually required to have a minimum number of courses Term dimension Definition a phycial variable that is used to describe or specify the nature of a measurable quantity Term base dimension (list all 7) Definition "fundamental dimension". a dimension that cannot be broken down or subdivided into other dimensions length mass time temperature electric current amount of substance luminous intensity Term derived dimension Definition obtained by any combination of the base dimensions Term dimensionally consistent Definition the dimension on the left side of the equal sign must be the same as the dimension of the right Term aerodynamics Definition the study of the performance of bodies moving through the air Term unit Definition arbitrarily chosen size subdivision by which teh magnitude of a dimension is expressed Term SI unit system (list 7 base dimension units) (metric system) Definition lenth=meter m mass=kilogram kg time=second s temperature=kelvin K electric current=ampere A amount of substance=mole mol luminous intensity=candela cd Term What is the only SI base dimension defined by an artifact? Definition mass Term english units (list 7) Definition length=foot ft mass=slug slug time=second s temperature=rankine (degree) R electric current=ampere A amount of substance=mole mol luminous intensity=candela cd Term mass Definition quantity of matter Term newtown's law of universal gravitation Definition F=G((m1m2)/rr) or W=mg Term newton's second law of motion Definition a body of mass,m, acted upon by an unbalnced force, F, experiences and acceleration, a, that has the same direction of the force and a magnitude that is directly proportional to the force F=ma Term What is the General Analysis Procedure? (list the 7 steps in order) Definition problem statement diagram assumptions governing dquations calculations solution check discussion Term contingent process Definition the solution is subject to unforeseen complications and changes as it develops Term DP: step 1 Definition define the problem - identify and establish the need - develop a problem statement - establish criteria for success Term DP: step 2 step 1: define the problem Definition gather perinent information - search for info resources (library, encyclopedias, online catalogues, indexes, electronic searches, US patent office) - record the results Term DP: step 3 step 2: gather pertinent information Definition generate multiple solutions - teamwork - strategies for generating creative solutions - brainstorming - sketchstorming (bisual creationa nd recording of ideas) Term DP: step 4 step 3: generate multiple solutions Definition analyze and select a solution - analysis of design solution (functional, ergonomics, safety and liability, economic and market analysis, and strenth and mehanical analysis) - team evaluates each alternative Term DP: step 5 step 4: analyze and select a solution Definition test and implement the solution - prototype - concurrent engineering - document solution - applying for patent - testing and verification - failure mode and effect analysis Term concurrent engineering Definition the ability to implement parallel design, analysis, and manufacturing processes Term What is design? Definition Design is a creative process that results in a new device, system, structure, product, or process that satisfies a specific human need Term How long does an ABET accrediation last? Definition 6 years Term What is required to become a professional engineer? Definition -graduate from an ABET school -four years experience -16 hours written exam -code of ethics Term design criterion Definition characteristic related to the problem, such as cost, size, or weight, that is designer chosen as an evaluation factor Term design constraint Definition an imposed boundary placed on the design solution Term In engineering, what percentage of the design process is graphically based? Definition 92% Term Example of multiview Definition orthographic Term example of pictorial Definition isometric Term multiview sketches Definition each shows only two of three dimensions in a series of projections Term pictorial sketches Definition 3D Term energy Definition the capacity to do work Term sources of energy (list 7 types) Definition solar wind hydro geo-thermal fuel cells nuclear fossil fuels - non-renewable Term FS: terminator Definition oval Term FS: input/output Definition parallelogram Term FS: processing block Definition rectangle Term FS: decision block Definition diamond Term FS: looping Definition hexagon Term FS: on page connector Definition circle with number Term FS: off-page connector Definition homeplate Term FS: node Definition small circle Term equation for the sum of the interior angles for a regular polygon Definition sum = 180(n-2)