Engineering Design : An Organic Approach to Solving Complex Problems in the Modern World / by George D. Catalano, Karen C. Catalano.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Catalano, George D., Author.

Catalano, Karen C., Author.

Series:

Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology, 2690-0327

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering design.

Materials.

Professional education.

Vocational education.

Engineering Design.

Materials Engineering.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Local Subjects:

Engineering Design.

Materials Engineering.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 125 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2020.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

Summary:

While more and more undergraduate engineering programs are moving toward a multi-disciplinary capstone experience, there remains a need for a suitable textbook. The present text seeks to meet that need by providing a student friendly step by step template for this important and culminating academic journey beginning with the student design team's first meeting with the client to the final report and presentation. The text provides a wide range of design tools, a discussion of various design methodologies, a brief history of modern engineering, and a substantive consideration of engineering ethics. In addition, chapters are included on communication, team building and dealing with the inevitable obstacles that students encounter. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed upon the issues of environmental impact and the importance of diversity.

Contents:

The Grand Journey

The Grand Challenges

Revolutions in Modern Engineering

The Current State of Engineering

Design Methodology

Holistic Design Tools

Specific Design Tools: Design for X Excellence

Ethics in Design

Testing, Testing, and More Testing

Obstacles to Success: What Can Go Wrong

Final Report

Bibliography

Authors' Biographies.

ISBN:

9783031020902

3031020901