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A Classical Perspective
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By
Milton C. Shaw, Arizona State University, USA
Description
Engineering, at its origins, was a profession of problem solving. The classic text, Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences by Galileo Galilei
is revisited in this ambitious and comprehensive book by Milton Shaw. In-depth discussions of passages from the Galileo text emphasize
the ""mind set"" of engineering, specifically the roles played by experimentation and dialog in analysis and creativity.
In the epilogue,
the author points out that engineering students are usually exposed to two types of faculty. The first type is mathematically oriented
and mostly interested in analytical solutions. The second type is interested in devising and experimenting with innovative solutions.
However, since many talented graduates move directly into teaching instead of gaining real world experience, an imbalance of analytical
teaching has occurred. Shaw points out through an example by Dr. Dave Lineback that learning to solve practical engineering problems
is a very important part of an engineer's education, but is often denied due to expense and time and effort required. This book fills
in many of the gaps in engineering education by showing students, and professionals, the historical background of problem solving.
Among
those who will find this book particularly useful are engineers working in cross-disciplinary capacities, such as mechanical engineers
working with electrical engineering concepts or polymeric materials, engineers preparing for professional engineering exams, mid-career
engineers looking to broaden their problem-solving skills, and students looking for help growing their skills.
Audience
Engineers, both in academia and industry, looking for new approaches to solving contemporary engineering applications. Prominent engineering
societies including ASME, SAE, ASCE, and Women in Engineering. Students will find this a valuable, lifelong companion and guide to growing
their most important problem-solving skills.
Contents
1. What Engineers Do
2. Rigid Body Mechanics
3. Dimensional Analysis
4. Deformable Body Mechanics
5. Fluid Mechanics
6. Aerodynamics:
The Boundary Layer and Flow Separation
7. Similitude8. Materials Science
9. Engineering Materials
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Thermal
Engineering
12. Engineering Design
13. Engineering Economics
14. Engineering Statistics
15. Computers in Engineering
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 450 pages, publication date: SEP-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-8155-1447-3
ISBN-10: 0-8155-1447-6
Imprint: WILLIAM ANDREW
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