Foreword
Part 1: Minds-on
Chapter 1: What Engineers Do
Scope of this text
Context of covered material
Learning Sections
What are personal ethics? (… and what have they to do with engineering?)
The Five Cornerstones of Ethical Behavior
Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision
What are Professional ethics?
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers
Fundamental Canons
What You Should Expect to Achieve in this Course
Summary
Chapter 2: Key Elements of Engineering Analysis with an Introduction to the Concept of Force
Variables
Units
The SI Unit System
Force, Weight and Mass
Significant Figures
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 3: How to solve problems and spreadsheet analyses
Need-to-know-how-to-solve method of solving problems
Spreadsheet analysis
Cell addressing modes
Types of data that can be in a cell
Input to a spreadsheet
Graphing in Spreadsheets
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 4: Energy: Kinds, Conversion, and Conservation
Energy is the Capability to do Work
Kinds of Energy
Conversion
Conservation of Energy
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 5: Chemical Energy of Fuels
Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Reactions
The mol and the kmol
Stoichiometry
The Air-to-Fuel Ratio
The Heating Value of Hydrocarbon Fuels
The Heating Value of Fuels: The General Case
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 6: The Automotive Drive Train
Modeling the Power Output of the Otto Cycle
Derivation of Otto cycle power output equation from first principles
Motion
Gearing and Gear Ratios
Improving on the Otto Cycle
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 7: Electrical Circuits
Electrical Circuits
Resistance, Ohm's Law and the “Power Law”
Series and Parallel Circuits
Switches
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 8: Logic and Computers
Analog Computers
From Analog to Digital Computing
Binary Logic
Truth Tables
Binary Arithmetic
Binary Codes
How does a computer work?
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 9: Control Systems Design and Mechatronics
Modeling the control system as a block diagram
Translating the block diagram into a mathematical model
Selecting a control strategy
Implementing the chosen strategy in hardware
Drive-by-wire
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 10: Kinematics and Traffic Flow
Distance, Speed, and Acceleration
The Speed versus Time Diagram
Applying the tool to the on-ramp problem
General Equations of Kinematics
The Highway Capacity Diagram
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 11: Introduction to Materials Engineering
What are the reasons for a particular material’s strength?
Defining Materials Requirements
Materials Selection
Properties of modern materials
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 12: Bioengineering
Biological implications of injuries to the head
The Stress-Speed-Stopping Distance-Area Criterion
Criteria for Predicting Effects of Potential Accidents
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 13: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Oil Refining
Oil refineries
Process Engineering
Distillation
How refinery output can be improved
Catalytic Conversion
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 14: Cars of the Future - What Will They Be Like?
The Car Culture
Big Changes Ahead: Convergence
Automotive Electronics
Smart Automobile Safety Systems
Smart Tire Systems
Smart Exhaust Systems
Smart Drive-By-Wire Systems
Smart Highway Systems
Smart Traffic Systems
Smart Advanced Power Systems
Variable Displacement and Variable Valve Engines
Fuel Cell Systems
Enjoying the Ride – Smart Vehicle Entertainment Systems
How Do We Get There?
Looking Forward
Part 2: Hands-on
Chapter 15: Introduction to Engineering Design
The Nature of Engineering Design
Hands-on Design Exercise ‘The Tower’
Benefits of a Hands-on Design Project
Qualities of a Good Designer
The Need for a Systematic Approach
The Steps in the Engineering Design Process
Chapter 16: Two Ground Rules for Design
Ground Rule No.1: Use a Design Notebook
Ground Rule No.2: Team Effectively
Chapter 17: Clarification of the Task
Problem Definition
List of Specifications
Design Milestone: Clarification of the Task
Chapter 18: Generation of Alternative Concepts
Brainstorming
Hands-on Design Exercise ‘The Tube’
Research Based Strategies for Promoting Creativity
Functional Decomposition for Complex Systems
Design Milestone: Generation of Alternatives
Chapter 19: Evaluation of Alternatives and Selection of a Concept
Minimize the Information Content of the Design
Maintain the Independence of Functional Requirements
Design for Ease of Manufacture
Design for Robustness
Design for Adjustability
Hands-on Design Exercise ‘Waste Ball’
The Decision Matrix
Design Milestone: Evaluation of Alternatives
Chapter 20: Detailed Design
Analysis
Experiments
Models
Detailed Drawings
Design Milestone: Detailed Design
Chapter 21: Oral Design Defense
Design Milestone: Oral Design Defense
Chapter 22: Manufacturing and Testing
Manufacturing and Testing Strategies
Materials
Joining Methods
Useful Hand Tools
Design Milestone: DFM Assessment I
Design Milestone: DFM Assessment II
Chapter 23: Performance Evaluation
Individual Performance Testing
The Final Competition
Design Milestone: Individual Performance Testing
Chapter 24: Design Report
Organization of the Report
Writing Guidelines
Design Milestone: Design Report
Chapter 25: An Example of a Design Competition: “A Bridge Too Far.”
Design Competition Example: “A Bridge Too Far”
Design Milestone Solutions for “A Bridge Too Far”
DM 1: Clarification of the Task
DM 2: Generation of Alternative Concepts
DM 3: Evaluation of Alternative Concepts
DM 4: Detailed Design
Appendix: Official Rules for the “A Bridge Too Far” Design Competition
Chapter 26: Closing Remarks on the Important Role of Design Projects