Engineering Design: A Day in the Life of Four Engineers (Prentice Hall Modular Series for Engineering)

Horenstein, Mark N.

ISBN 10: 0136602428 / ISBN 13: 9780136602422

Published by Prentice Hall, 1998

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780136602422.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Engineering Design: A Day in the Life of Four Engineers (Prentice Hall Modular Series for Engineering)
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136602428
• ISBN 13: 9780136602422
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 400 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engineering

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Synopsis

Offers an overview of basic design principles from the definition of overall objectives to the selection of a design strategy and creation of simulations for testing and evaluation. Introduces technical and nontechnical factors that must be taken into account in the business of engineering. Paper. DLC: Engineering design.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This unique book presents the story of four fictional engineers hired as part of a team designing a prototype for a mass- produced auto. It describes the problems they encounter and the tools they use to solve them. It provides an overview of basic design principles, from defining objectives to selecting a design strategy and creating simulations of testing and evaluation while introducing both technical and nontechnical factors to be considered in the business of engineering. Key Topics: This is an excellent overview of what an engineer does day-to-day that demystifies the design process and shows how engineers work as teams as well as the roles of ethics and marketing. Each chapter describes a day or an event in the lives of the engineers while presenting a wide range of important, relevant topics, including brainstorming; the importance of accurate documentation; computer use and mechanical testing; the role of failure in the design process; proper data organization, oral presentation skills, and technical writing. The book also presents current design tools and programming languages, such as AutoCAD, SPICE, C++, and MATLAB. Market: A valuable resource for any reader interested in engineering design.