Friday, January 15, 2010

Introduction to Engineering notes

Engineer: build brigdes; test structures by load test; design bridges for strenght to weight ratio
*Unfortunately, all listed are quite wrong*
  • essence of engineering is design
  • it entails the application of math, science, and technology to meet humans needs
  • design are systemative and creative

Technology: the study of taking resouces, applying a processto make things satisfyy, our needs.

Tech. element: capatial , enegry, resouces/material, tools, people, information, time.

Technology classified: constrution, transportation, manufacturing, communication, bio-related

Egpytian Engineers:

  • Pryamids, dome, and canals
  • Mesoptamian Engineering
  • First canal by sumerain
  • iron weaponry/ 4 wheel war machine/ wagon
  • Aqueducts/ streets
  • Greek Engineers
  • 1st metal structures

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