Machado: Management & Engineering Innovation (ISTE series)

This book discusses management and engineering innovation with a particular emphasis on human resource management (HRM) and production engineering.

In an innovation context, the disciplines of management and engineering are linked to promote sustainable development, seeking cultural and geographical diversity in the studies of HRM and engineering, applications that can have a particular impact on organizational communications, change processes and work practices. This connection reflects the diversity of societal and infrastructural conditions.

The authors mainly analyze research on important issues that transcend the boundaries of individual academic subjects and managerial functions. They take into account interdisciplinary scholarship and commentaries that challenge the paradigms and assumptions of individual disciplines or functions, which are based on conceptual and/or empirical literature. The book is designed to increase the knowledge and effectiveness of all those involved in management and engineering innovation whether in the profit or not-for-profit sectors, or in the public or private sectors.

Contents

• 1. We the Engineers and Them the Managers
• 2. Strategic Capabilities for Successful Engagement in Proactive CSR in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Resource-Based View Approach
• 3. Innovative Management Development in the Automotive Supply Industry – A Preliminary Case Study for the Development of an Innovative Approach to Innovation Management
• 4. Innovative Product Design and Development through Online Customization
• 5. Struggling for Survival and Success: Can Brazil’s Defense Industry Help Foster Innovation?
• 6. Knowledge Management Fostering Innovation: Balancing Practices and Enabling Contexts
• 7. Institutional Logics Promoting and Inhibiting Innovation
• 8. HRM in SMEs in Portugal: An Innovative Proposal of Characterization

Book Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-ISTE; 1 edition (June 24, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848215541
• ISBN-13: 978-1848215542
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• List Price: $115.00

Alexander: Engineering Skills for Career Success

This text explains the keys to success for students, helping them to learn how to acquire the skills necessary for successful through a system of examples, practice problems, and a series of end of chapter problems.

Engineering Skills for Career Success is intended to fit schools that are focusing on meeting the ABET guidelines by preparing their Engineering students for success in a wide variety of areas. Engineering professors will appreciate that the book takes a very applied case-oriented approach to the topic. The brief and modular nature of the text make it a natural fit for the B.E.S.T. series in CREATE.

Contents

SECTION I - BASIC SKILLS

• Chapter 1 Four Principles for Earning Higher Grades 
• Chapter 2 Develop Your Skill Set
• Chapter 3 Time Management Skills
• Chapter 4 Communication Skills
• Chapter 5 Professional Presentation Skills
• Chapter 6 Information Capturing Skills

SECTION II - ENGINEERING SKILLS

• Chapter 7 Engineering Disciplines-A Fantastic Way to Have Fun!
• Chapter 8 The Skill to Apply the Systems Approach to Engineering to Enhance Your Career Success
• Chapter 9 Project Management and How to Use It as a Skill to Enhance Career Success
• Chapter 10 Team Building Skills
• Chapter 11 Engineering Skills for Ethical Dilemmas
• Chapter 12 Leadership Skills

SECTION III - CAREER SKILLS

• Chapter 13 Career Management Skills
• Chapter 14 Networking and Professional Development Skills
• Chapter 15 Co-Op/Internship and Other Practical Experiences and How This Can Enhance Career Success
• Chapter 16 Graduate School, Maybe the Ultimate Way to Enhance Career Success!
• Chapter 17 Through the Looking Glass, Bring All the Skills You Have Acquired to Build a Successful Career

About the Author

• Dr. Charles K. Alexander (Athens, OH) is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ohio and served as the President and CEO of the IEEE from 1996-1999.

Book Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (©2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073385921
• ISBN-13: 978-0073385921
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.5 x 9.1 inches
• List Price: 65.33

Messler: Engineering Problem-Solving 101: Time-Tested & Timeless Techniques

Advance your engineering skills and become a capable, confident problem solver by learning the wide array of tools, processes, and tactics employed in the field. Going far beyond "plug-and-chug" solutions, this multidisciplinary guide explains the underlying scientific principles, provides detailed engineering analysis, and lays out versatile problem-solving methodologies.

Written by an "engineer who teaches," with more than 20 years of experience as a practicing engineer and numerous awards for teaching engineering, this straightforward, one-of-a-kind resource fills a long-vacant niche by identifying and teaching the procedures necessary to address and resolve any problem, regardless of its complexity. Engineering Problem-Solving 101: Time-Tested and Timeless Techniques contains more than 50 systematic approaches spanning all disciplines, logically organized into mathematical, physical/mechanical, visual, and conceptual categories. Strategies are reinforced with practical reference tables, technical illustrations, interesting photographs, and real-world examples.

Key Features

• 50+ proven problem-solving methods
• Illustrative examples from all engineering disciplines
• Photos, illustrations, and figures that complement the material covered
• Detailed tables that summarize concepts and provide useful data in a convenient format

Contents

• Introduction
• Ch 1. Engineers as Problem Solvers
• Ch 2. Problem Solving Skills vs. Process vs. Techniques

Part I – Mathematical Approaches to Problem-Solving

• Ch 3. Using Equations(“Plug and Chug”)
• Ch 4. Approximating and Estimating
• Ch 5. Interpolating and Extrapolating
• Ch 6. Checking
• Ch 7. Dimensional Analysis and Reconciling Units
• Ch 8. Using Similarity and Ratios
• Ch 9. Using Indexes or Indices
• Ch 10. Scaling
• Ch 11. Sensitivity Analysis (of Parameters)
• Ch 12. Response Curves and Surfaces
• Ch 13. Numerical Analysis & Methods
• Ch 14. Dimensionless Quantities or Parameters
• Ch 15. Assumptions, Constraints, Conditions, and Cases

Part II – Physical/Mechanical Approaches to Problem-Solving

• Ch 16. Reverse Engineering
• Ch 17. Material Property Correlations
• Ch 18. Proof of Concept Models
• Ch 19. Experimental Models and Model Experiments
• Ch 20. Test Models and Model Testing
• Ch 21. Mockups and Masters
• Ch 22. Prototypes and Rapid Prototyping
• Ch 23. Trial and Error

Part III – Visual, Graphic, or Iconic Approaches to Problem-Solving

• Ch 24. Sketching and Rendering
• Ch 25. Tracings and Transfers, Lofting and Lines-taking
• Ch 26. Graphing and Graphical Methods
• Ch 27. Layouts
• Ch 28. Flow Diagrams or Flowcharts
• Ch 29. Causal Diagrams (Fishbone or Ishikawa Diagrams)
• Ch 30. Decision Trees

Part IV – Conceptual or Abstract Approaches to Problem-Solving

• Ch 31. Brainstorming Process, Methodology and Techniques
• Ch 32. Using Analogs
• Ch 33. Dissecting Problems: Decoupling and Coupling, Zooming In and Zooming Out
• Ch 34. Working Problems Backwards and Inverse Problems
• Ch 35.FunctionalAnalysis&Black Boxes
• Ch 36. Morphological Analysis and Morphological Charts
• Ch 37. Storyboarding
• Ch 38. Iteration and Iterative Design Process

About the Author

• Robert (Bob) W. Messler is Professor of Engineering at the Materials Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He spent 16 years in industry, 11 years at Grumman Aerospace, and 5 years at Eutectic-Castolin. Dr. Messler then returned to Rensselaer, where he earned his degrees, to serve as Technical Director and Associate Director of the Center for Manufacturing Productivity. He later became tenured as Professor and was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs. Dr. Messler has authored 5 technical books.

Book Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (© 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071799966
• ISBN-13: 978-0071799966
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.5 x 10 inches
• List Price: $50.00

Beer: A Guide to Writing as an Engineer 4th Edition

The fourth edition of A Guide to Writing as an Engineer updates Beer and McMurrey’s popular book on communication and technical writing for engineers. Used predominantly in freshmen engineering survey courses, the text is also applicable for specific courses on engineering writing or technical communication later in the curriculum.

A Guide to Writing as an Engineer deals with a variety of topics ranging from important writing concepts that apply to professional engineers, to content, organization, format and style of various kinds of engineering writing. The book also covers oral presentations, research techniques, ethics, and proper citation methods. Beer remains a practical, handy book that can function not only as a classroom textbook, but also as a reference and guide for writing and research, for practicing engineers.

Key Features

• Introduces the concept of noise in communication rather than focusing on errors and poor writing, as in traditional courses, alleviating negative feelings students have about the writing and revision process.
• Examples from real engineering writing that concentrate on the engineering discipline and the specific area of focus that the student is studying and will be practicing as a professional.
• Coverage of ethics—Presents two different Engineering Codes of Ethics (IEEE and ABET) showing how engineers and/or student interns can implement these codes on the job if faced with an ethical decision.
• Shows how to document information taken from other sources by providing examples of numerous kinds of sources.

New to this edition

• Incorporates new coverage of Social Media, including popular emerging forms, discussion of best practices, dangers/ethics of using social media, and “noise” in social media.
• Updated content and revisions. Chapter 8 has been substantially revised to address the emergence of search engines and provides a set of guidelines for evaluating sources and proper citation methods.  The Informal Communication section in Chapter 9 has been expanded to address “oral informal communication” within a cultural context.
• Boxes added in each chapter summarizing an interesting, new technology and/or device.
• Stories added abouthistorical and modern day technical failures, as prompts for student reports and projects.   

Contents

• Chapter 1: Engineers and Writing
• Chapter 2: Eliminating Sporadic Noise in Engineering Writing
• Chapter 3: Guidelines for Writing Noise-Free Engineering Documents
• Chapter 4: Letters, Memoranda, Email, and Other Media for Engineers
• Chapter 5: Writing Common Engineering Documents
• Chapter 6: Writing Research and Design Reports
• Chapter 7: Constructing Engineering Tables and Graphics
• Chapter 8: Accessing Engineering Information
• Chapter 9: Engineering Your Speaking
• Chapter 10: Writing to Get an Engineering Job
• Chapter 11: Ethics and Documentation in Engineering Writing
• Chapter 12: Engineering Your Online Reputation

Book Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (©2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118300270
• ISBN-13: 978-1118300275
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• List price: $73.95

Gupta: Statistics & Probability with Applications for Engineers & Scientists

Introducing the tools of statistics and probability from the ground up. An understanding of statistical tools is essential for engineers and scientists who often need to deal with data analysis over the course of their work. Statistics and Probability with Applications for Engineers and Scientists walks readers through a wide range of popular statistical techniques, explaining step-by-step how to generate, analyze, and interpret data for diverse applications in engineering and the natural sciences.

Unique among books of this kind, it covers descriptive statistics first, then goes on to discuss the fundamentals of probability theory. Along with case studies, examples, and real-world data sets, the book incorporates clear instructions on how to use the statistical packages Minitab and Microsoft Office Excel to analyze various data sets.

Key Features

• Detailed discussions on sampling distributions, statistical estimation of population parameters, hypothesis testing, reliability theory, statistical quality control including Phase I and Phase II control charts, and process capability indices
• A clear presentation of nonparametric methods and simple and multiple linear regression methods, as well as a brief discussion on logistic regression method
• Comprehensive guidance on the design of experiments, including randomized block designs, one- and two-way layout designs, Latin square designs, random effects and mixed effects models, factorial and fractional factorial designs, and response surface methodology
• A companion website containing data sets for Minitab and Microsoft Office Excel, as well as JMP routines and results

Assuming no background in probability and statistics, Statistics and Probability with Applications for Engineers and Scientists features a unique, yet tried-and-true, approach that is ideal for all undergraduate students as well as statistical practitioners who analyze and illustrate real-world data in engineering and the natural sciences.

Contents

Chapter 1 | Introduction

• 1.1 Designed Experiment
• 1.2 A Survey
• 1.3 An Observational Study
• 1.4 A Set of Historical Data
• 1.5 A Brief Description of What is Covered in This Book

PART I

Chapter 2 | Describing Data Graphically and Numerically

• 2.1 Getting Started with Statistics
• 2.2 Classification of Various Types of Data
• 2.3 Frequency Distribution Tables for Qualitative and Quantitative Data
• 2.4 Graphical Description of Qualitative and Quantitative Data
• 2.5 Numerical Measures of Quantitative Data
• 2.6 Numerical Measures of Grouped Data
• 2.7 Measures of Relative Position
• 2.8 Box-Whisker Plot
• 2.9 Measures of Association
• 2.10 Case Studies
• 2.11 Using JMP1

Chapter 3 | Elements of Probability

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Random Experiments, Sample Spaces, and Events
• 3.3 Concepts of Probability
• 3.4 Techniques of Counting Sample Points
• 3.5 Conditional Probability
• 3.6 Bayes’s Theorem
• 3.7 Introducing Random Variables

Chapter 4 | Discrete Random Variables and Some Important Discrete Probability Distributions

• 4.1 Graphical Descriptions of Discrete Distributions
• 4.2 Mean and Variance of a Discrete Random Variable
• 4.3 The Discrete Uniform Distribution
• 4.4 The Hypergeometric Distribution
• 4.5 The Bernoulli Distribution
• 4.6 The Binomial Distribution
• 4.7 The Multinomial Distribution
• 4.8 The Poisson Distribution
• 4.9 The Negative Binomial Distribution
• 4.10 Some Derivations and Proofs (Optional)
• 4.11 A Case Study
• 4.12 Using JMP

Chapter 5 | Continuous Random Variables and Some Important Continuous Probability Distributions

• 5.1 Continuous Random Variables
• 5.2 Mean and Variance of Continuous Random Variables
• 5.3 Chebychev’s Inequality
• 5.4 The Uniform Distribution
• 5.5 The Normal Distribution
• 5.6 Distribution of Linear Combination of Independent Normal Variables
• 5.7 Approximation of the Binomial and Poisson Distribution by the Normal Distribution
• 5.8 A Test of Normality
• 5.9 Probability Models Commonly Used in Reliability Theory

Chapter 6 | Distribution of Functions of Random Variables

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Distribution Functions of Two Random Variables
• 6.3 Extension to Several Random Variables
• 6.4 The Moment-Generating Function Revisited

Chapter 7 | Sampling Distributions

• 7.1 Random Sampling
• 7.2 The Sampling Distribution of the Mean
• 7.3 Sampling from a Normal Population
• 7.4 Order Statistics

Chapter 8 | Estimation of Population Parameters

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Point Estimators for the Population Mean and Variance
• 8.3 Interval Estimators for the Mean m of a Normal Population
• 8.4 Interval Estimators for the Difference of Means of Two Normal Populations
• 8.5 Interval Estimators for the Variance of a Normal Population
• 8.6 Interval Estimator for the Ratio of Variances of Two Normal Populations
• 8.8 Determination of Sample Size
• 8.9 Some Supplemental Information

Chapter 9 | Hypothesis Testing

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Basic Concepts of Testing a Statistical Hypothesis
• 9.3 Tests Concerning the Mean of a Normal Population Having Known Variance
• 9.4 Tests Concerning the Mean of a Normal Population Having Unknown Variance
• 9.5 Large Sample Theory
• 9.6 Tests Concerning the Difference of Means of Two Populations Having Distributions with Known Variances
• 9.7 Tests Concerning the Difference of Means of Two Populations Having Normal Distributions with Unknown Variances
• 9.8 Testing Population Proportions
• 9.9 Tests Concerning the Variance of a Normal Population
• 9.10 Tests Concerning the Ratio of Variances of Two Normal Populations
• 9.11 Testing of Statistical Hypotheses Using Confidence Intervals
• 9.12 Sequential Tests of Hypotheses

PART II

Chapter 10 | Elements of Reliability Theory

• 10.1 The Reliability Function
• 10.2 Estimation: Exponential Distribution
• 10.3 Hypothesis Testing: Exponential Distribution
• 10.4 Estimation: Weibull Distribution

Chapter 11 | Statistical Quality Control—Phase I Control Charts

• 11.1 Basic Concepts of Quality and Its Benefits
• 11.2 What a Process Is and Some Valuable Tools
• 11.3 Common and Assignable Causes
• 11.4 Control Charts
• 11.5 Control Charts for Variables
• 11.6 Control Charts for Attributes
• 11.7 Process Capability

Chapter 12 | Statistical Quality Control—Phase II Control Charts

• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Basic Concepts of CUSUM Control Chart
• 12.3 Designing a CUSUM Control Chart
• 12.4 The Moving Average (MA) Control Chart
• 12.5 The Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) Control Chart

Chapter 13 | Analysis of Categorical Data

• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 The Chi-Square Goodness-of-Fit Test
• 13.3 Contingency Tables
• 13.4 Chi-Square Test for Homogeneity
• 13.5 Comments on the Distribution of the Lack-of-Fit Statistics

Chapter 14 | Nonparametric Tests

• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 The Sign Test
• 14.3 Mann–Whitney (Wilcoxon) W Test for Two Samples
• 14.4 Runs Test
• 14.5 Spearman Rank Correlation

Chapter 15 | Simple Linear Regression Analysis

• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Fitting the Simple Linear Regression Model
• 15.3 Unbiased Estimator of s2
• 15.4 Further Inferences Concerning Regression Coefficients (b0, b1), E(Y), and Y
• 15.5 Tests of Hypotheses for b0 and b1
• 15.6 Analysis of Variance Approach to Simple Linear Regression Analysis
• 15.7 Residual Analysis
• 15.8 Transformations
• 15.9 Inference About r

Chapter 16 | Multiple Linear Regression Analysis

• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Multiple Linear Regression Models
• 16.3 Estimation of Regression Coefficients
• 16.4 Multiple Linear Regression Model Using Quantitative and Qualitative Predictor Variables
• 16.5 Standardized Regression Coefficients
• 16.6 Building Regression Type Prediction Models
• 16.7 Residual Analysis and Certain Criteria for Model Selection
• 16.8 Logistic Regression

Chapter 17 | Analysis of Variance

• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 The Design Models
• 17.3 One-Way Experimental Layouts
• 17.4 Randomized Complete Block Designs
• 17.5 Two-Way Experimental Layouts
• 17.6 Latin Square Designs
• 17.7 Random-Effects and Mixed-Effects Models

Chapter 18 | The 2k Factorial Designs

• 18.1 Introduction
• 18.2 The Factorial Designs
• 18.3 The 2k Factorial Design
• 18.4 Unreplicated 2k Factorial Designs
• 18.5 Blocking in the 2k Factorial Design
• 18.6 The 2k Fractional Factorial Designs

Chapter 19 | Response Surfaces

Appendices

• Appendix A | Statistical Tables
• Appendix B | Answers to Selected Problems
• Appendix C | Bibliography
• Index

About the Authors

• BHISHAM C. GUPTA, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Gupta has written four books and more than thirty articles.
• IRWIN GUTTMAN, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Department of Statistics at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Guttman has written five books and over 140 articles.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 896 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 29, 2013)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118464044
• ISBN-13: 978-1118464045
• List Price: $135.00

Kosky: Exploring Engineering 3rd Edition: An Introduction to Engineering & Design

Engineers solve problems, and work on emerging challenges in a wide range of areas important to improving quality of life; areas like sustainable energy, access to clean water, and improved communications and health care technologies. Kosky et. al. explore the world of engineering by introducing the reader to what engineers do, the fundamental principles that form the basis of their work, and how they apply that knowledge within a structured design process. The three part organization of the text reinforces these areas, making this an ideal introduction for anyone interested in exploring the various fields of engineering and learning how engineers work to solve problems.

Key Features

• An Engineering Ethics Decision Matrix is introduced in Chapter 1 and used throughout the book to pose ethical challenges and explore ethical decision-making in an engineering context.
• Lists of "Top Engineering Achievements" and "Top Engineering Challenges" help put the material in context and show engineering as a vibrant discipline involved in solving societal problems.

New to this edition

• NEW: Additional discussions on what engineers do, and the distinctions among engineers, technicians, and managers (Chapter 1).
• NEW: Re-organized and updated chapters in Part II to more closely align with specific engineering disciplines.
• NEW: New chapters on emerging fields of engineering, including Bioengineering and Green Energy Engineering.
• NEW: Discussions of Design for Six Sigma integrated into Part III on the design process.

Contents

Part 1: Lead-On

• Chapter 1: What Engineers Do
• Chapter 2: Elements of Engineering Analysis
• Chapter 3: Force and Motion
• Chapter 4: Energy Conversion
• Chapter 5: Engineering Economics

Part 2: Minds-On

• Chapter 6: Chemical Engineering
• Chapter 7: Civil Engineering
• Chapter 8: Computer Engineering
• Chapter 9: Electrical Engineering
• Chapter 10: Manufacturing Engineering
• Chapter 11: Materials Engineering
• Chapter 12: Mechanical Engineering
• Chapter 13: Nuclear Engineering
• Part 2.1: Emerging Engineering Fields
• Chapter 14: Bioengineering
• Chapter 15: Electrochemical Engineering
• Chapter 16: Green Energy Engineering

Part 3: Hands-On

• Chapter 17: Introduction to Engineering Design
• Chapter 18: Design Step 1: Defining the Problem
• Chapter 19: Design Step 2: Generation of Alternative Concepts
• Chapter 20: Design Step 3: Evaluation of Alternatives & Selection of a Concept
• Chapter 21: Design Step 4: Detailed Design
• Chapter 22: Design Step 5: Design Defense
• Chapter 23: Design Step 6: Manufacturing and Testing
• Chapter 24: Design Step 7: Performance Evaluation
• Chapter 25: Design Step 8: Design Report
• Chapter 26: Examples of Design Competitions
• Chapter 27: Closing Remarks on the Important Role of Design Projects

Readership

• Freshman undergraduate students entering 4-year engineering programs, including those with declared or intended majors in all engineering areas such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial, and civil engineering.
• Freshman undergraduate students who are taking an Introduction to Engineering Course either as a requirement for a technical degree or as an elective for science and technology requirements for other degree programs in liberal arts, business, life sciences, and so forth.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 486 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 3 edition (August 8, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124158919
• ISBN-13: 978-0124158917
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1.1 x 9.4 inches
• List $46.02

Larsen: Engineering with Excel 4th Edition

For introductory courses in Engineering and Computing. Based on Excel 2010, Engineering with Excel, 4e takes a comprehensive look at using Excel in engineering. This book focuses on applications and is intended to serve as both a textbook and a reference for students.

Key Features

• Examples — Demonstrate how Excel can be used to solve a variety of engineering problems, making content accessible to students.
• Summaries and End-of-Chapter Problems included for all chapters

Contents 

• About This Book
• 1 Introduction To Excel
• 2 Using Excel’S Ribbon
• 3 Graphing With Excel
• 4 Excel Functions
• 5 Matrix Operations In Excel
• 6 Linear Regression In Excel
• 7 Excel’S Statistics Functions
• 8 Excel’S Financial Functions
• 9 Interative Solutions Using Excel
• 10 Sharing Excel Information With Other Programs
• 11 Excel Pivot Tables
• 12 Macros And User-Written Functions For Excel
• 13 User-Written Functions For Excel
• 14 Programming In Excel With Vba
• 15 Numerical Differentiation Using Excel
• 16 Numerical Integration Using Excel
• 17 Numerical Integration Techniques For Differential Equations Using Excel

New To This Edition

• The Engineering with Excel text has been updated to reflect the latest versions of Excel and Windows (Excel 2010 operating in Windows 7).
• All screen captures have been updated for Excel 2010.
• Menu operations have been updated to reflect Ribbon changes in Excel 2010 (but commands for previous versions are also listed for those using older versions).
• New methods for accessing chart formatting dialogs are described.
• The Paste menus in Excel 2010 show icons rather than text. The use of these menus is described in the text.
• The (iterative) Solver has been significantly upgraded with a new dialog. The use of the new Solver is covered in the text.
• There is a new Print dialog that combines features previously available on using Print and Print Preview. This is a significant enhancement that Excel users will appreciate.

About the Author

• Ronald W. Larsen, Ph.D., P.E., is the Department Head of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Montana State University.

Book Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (January 16, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132788659
• ISBN-13: 978-0132788656
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches

List Price: $83.00 

 

Handley: Principles of Engineering (Project Lead the Way Series)

Principles of Engineering by Brett Handley, Craig Coon, and David M. Marshall will help your students better understand the engineering concepts, mathematics, and scientific principles that form the foundation of the Project Lead the Way® (PLTW) Principles Of Engineering course. Important concepts and processes are explained throughout using full-color photographs and illustrations. Appropriate for high school students, the mathematics covered includes algebra and trigonometry.

The strong pedagogical features to aid comprehension include: Case Studies, boxed articles such as Fun Facts and Points of Interest, Your Turn activities, suggestions for Off-Road Exploration, connections to STEM concepts, Career Profiles, Design Briefs, and example pages from Engineers' Notebooks. Each chapter concludes with questions designed to test your students' knowledge of information presented in the chapter, along with a hands-on challenge or exercise that compliments the content and lends itself to exploration in the classroom. Key vocabulary terms that align with those contained in the PLTW POE course are highlighted throughout the book and emphasized in margin definitions.

Contents

• 1. Overview and History of Engineering.
• 2. Design Tools.
• 3. The Mechanical Advantage.
• 4. Mechanisms.
• 5. Energy.
• 6. Electrical Systems.
• 7. Fluid Power Systems.
• 8. Control Systems.
• 9. Materials.
• 10. Material Properties.
• 11. Manufacturing Processes and Product Life Cycle.
• 12. Statics.
• 13. Kinematics and Trajectory Motion.
• 14. Introduction to Measurement, Statistics, and Quality.
• Glossary.
• Index

Key Features

• This text is designed to serve as an information resource to help your POE students develop a greater understanding of the POE curriculum concepts and achieve the POE curriculum performance objectives.
• Written by a POE Master Teacher and reviewed by professional engineers, POE teachers, and PLTW curriculum writers, it provides comprehensive coverage and support of the topics contained in the PLTW POE curriculum as no other textbook on the market does.
• Allows learning to extend beyond the classroom by providing standard and detailed technical information on the topics that serve as the foundation for the premiere STEM-based, pre-engineering curriculum in the U.S.
• Packed with step-by-step examples of applied mathematics and physics that are algebra- and trigonometry-based.
• Applications of engineering principles are plentifully illustrated with full-color graphics.
• Your Turn activities and Extra Mile exercises in every chapter give your students the opportunity to apply what they are learning and extend their education through hands-on projects.
• Engineering career profiles throughout the chapters provide role models and inspiration for aspiring students.
• An accompanying student workbook provides additional skill-building activities to support PLTW's hands-on projects.

About the Author

• Brett Handley is a Technology Education teacher at Wheatland-Chili Middle School/High School, a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school, where he teaches the PLTW middle school Gateway To Technology program and the following PLTW high school Pathway To Engineering classes: IED/DDP, CIM, and POE. He is a former PLTW Associate Director of Curriculum, has served as an IED and POE Master Teacher, and authored several IED, CIM and POE end-of-course exams. Mr. Handley also served as a reviewer of the ENGINEERING DESIGN: AN INTRODUCTION textbook. Mr. Handley has a Bachelor of Science Degree in K-12 Technology Education from the State University of New York College at Oswego, and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Studies with a concentration in Engineering Education from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
• David M. Marshall is a Technology Education teacher at West Irondequoit Central School District; one of the first Project Lead The Way school districts in the US. Mr. Marshall teaches the PLTW middle school Gateway To Technology program and the following PLTW high school Pathway To Engineering classes: IED/DDP, DE, and POE. He has served as a POE Master Teacher since 1996, has authored several POE end-of-course exams, and has written curriculum materials for the POE, DE, and CIM courses. Mr. Marshall has a Bachelor of Science Degree in K-12 Technology Education and a Master of Science Degree in Education from the State University of New York College at Oswego.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 505 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435428366
• ISBN-13: 978-1435428362
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches

List Price: $124.95 

 

Stephan: Thinking Like an Engineer 2nd Edition: An Active Learning Approach

Thinking Like an Engineer 2nd Edition: An Active Learning Approach is specifically designed to utilize an active learning environment for first year engineering courses.

Part 1 Engineering Essentials

• Chapter 1 Everyday Engineering
• Chapter 2 Ethics
• Chapter 3 Design And Teamwork
• Chapter 4 Engineering Communication
• Chapter 5 Estimation
• Chapter 6 Solvem

Part 2 Ubiquitous Units

• Chapter 7 Fundamental Dimensions And Base Units
• Chapter 8 Universal Units
• Chapter 9 Dimensionless Numbers

Part 3 Scrupulous Worksheets

• Chapter 10 Excel Workbooks
• Chapter 11 Graphical Solutions
• Chapter 12 Models And Systems
• Chapter 13 Mathematical Models
• Chapter 14 Statistics

Part 4 Punctilious Programming

• Chapter 15 Algorithms
• Chapter 16 Programs And Functions
• Chapter 17 Input/Output In Matlab
• Chapter 18 Logic And Conditionals
• Chapter 19 Looping Structures

Umbrella Projects

• Breakeven Analysis: Small Parts
• Trendline Analysis: Hooke’S Law
• Trendline Analysis: Pendulums
• Trendline Analysis: Bouncing Springs
• Mathematical Model Analysis: Cantilever Beams & Clean Water
• Statistical Analysis: Configuration Matters
• Matlab Mini-Project: Securing Cyberspace
• Matlab Mini-Project: Advance Personalized Learning
• Matlab Mini-Project: Do You Want To Play A Game?
• Matlab Project: Image Processing
• Matlab Project: Dmv Lines
• Matlab Project: Designing A Better Vacuum
• Answers

Index

There are several checkpoints for students to see if they understand the material. By providing these types of practice, students are encouraged to reflect on their understanding in preparing for class, during class, and at the end of each chapter and unit as they prepare to transfer their knowledge to other areas. Checkpoints include:

Key Features

• In-Class Activities, at the end of each chapter, are given to reinforce the material in each chapter. In-Class Activities exist to stimulate active conversation within pairs and groups of students working through the material. The focus is generally kept on student effort, and forces them to keep working the problem until they arrive at the right answer. This provides them with a set of worked out problems, using their own logic, before they are asked to tackle more difficult problems.
• Comprehension Checks, within the reading, are with answers provided in the back of the book. The motivation for including Comprehension Checks within the text rather than include them as end of section questions is to maintain the active spirit of the classroom within the reading, allowing the students to self-evaluate their understanding of the material in preparation for class–to enable students to be self-directed learners, we must encourage them to self-evaluate regularly.
• Review Sections, at the end of each the five parts of the text, provide additional questions, often combining skills within the part to help students climb to the next level of understanding.

New to this edition

• New material and revisions based off of the comments from faculty teaching with the first edition, the recommendations of textbook reviewers, and most importantly- the feedback from students.
• To engage students to create meaningful learning experiences, approximately 30% new questions and six projects are included
• New material reflects the constant changing face of engineering education.

About the Author

• Elizabeth A. Stephan is the Director of the General Engineering Program at Clemson University. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. During her undergraduate work, she completed a cooperative education experience with Dow Chemical in Midland, MI, conducted research on coal purification methods, and was named the College of Engineering Outstanding Senior. After graduation, she was employed by Boride, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical in Traverse City, MI, specializing in high-performance ceramics. She returned to The University of Akron on a College of Engineering Fellowship, earning her PhD in Chemical Engineering focusing on multiphase transport processes. She has taught at The University of Akron and Wayne College, and served in several post-doctoral positions. She joined the faculty at Clemson in January, 2002 in the General Engineering Program, assuming the role of Director in 2007. Beth has served as a national official as a district director in Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, since 1996. She is the chief advisor for the South Carolina Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, and an advisor for the Clemson chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon, a professional sorority.
• David R. Bowman has been teaching in the General Engineering Program at Clemson University since January, 2006. He earned his degrees from Clemson University, including a BS and MS in Computer Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD. A member of ASEE, David has experience in the design and development of software tools for engineering education research and pedagogy. During his undergraduate and graduate work, David hosted All Screams Considered, an award winning radio show on WSBF-FM, whose name apes the popular NPR program All Things Considered. In addition to broadcasting, David enjoys performing music on acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.
• William J. Park is currently an associate professor in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. Following a few years as a cattle farmer, he completed three degrees at Clemson University: a BS in Ornamental Horticulture with a particular emphasis on xerophytic plants, an MS in Electrical Engineering focusing on electronic music synthesis, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering conducting research in electronic counter-counter measures. Bill is currently faculty advisor for a student team renovating a very large 1970’s vintage electronic organ, and is a moderately accomplished pianist.
• Benjamin L. Sill is Alumni Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering, having retired in 2008 after 32 years at Clemson University. He earned a BS and MS from N.C. State University in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD from Virginia Tech in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. Before he joined Clemson, Ben was employed by the Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head, MD, and by Duke Power Company, Charlotte, NC. At Clemson, he was a founder of Clemson’s Wind Load Test Facility. Beginning in 1999 he served as the Director of Clemson’s General Engineering Program. In 2007, he helped establish a new Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson, and served as its chair until his retirement. He is the recipient of numerous teaching and research awards, including the prestigious Clemson Class of 1939 Award. Outside the university, he gives numerous presentations with topics ranging from humorous to educational – including talks on ancient coins, old maps, wildflowers, houseplants, snakes, birds, and hurricanes. Ben has authored three bird books, has published technical articles on snakes, frogs, fish, volleyball, and bromeliads and has created and registered many new bromeliad hybrids.
• Matthew W. Ohland is currently an associate professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. He earned a BS in Engineering and a BA in Religion from Swarthmore College, MS degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. Matt was an NSF postdoctoral fellow for science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education and joined the faculty of General Engineering at Clemson University in 2001. In 2006, he joined the faculty at Purdue University. He was the 2002-2006 National President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He currently serves as the Chair of the Educational Research and Methods division and an ABET Program Evaluator for the American Society of Engineering Education, on the Administrative Committee of the IEEE Education Society, and as the Chair of the Steering Committee of the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technology.

Book Details

• Spiral-bound: 768 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013276671X
• ISBN-13: 978-0132766715
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1 inches

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Attaway: MATLAB 2nd Edition: A Practical Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving

I. Introduction to Programming Using MATLAB
Chapter 1: Introduction to MATLAB

• 1.1 Getting into MATLAB
• 1.2 The MATLAB Desktop Environment
• 1.3 Variables and Assignment Statements
• 1.4 Expressions
• 1.5 Characters and Encoding
• 1.6 Vectors and Matrices

Chapter 2: Introduction to MATLAB Programming

• 2.1 Algorithms
• 2.2 MATLAB Scripts
• 2.3 Input and Output
• 2.4 Scripts with Input and Output
• 2.5 Scripts to Produce and Customize Simple Plots
• 2.6 Introduction to File Input/Output (load and save)
• 2.7 User-defined Functions that return a single value

Chapter 3: Selection Statements

• 3.1 Relational Expressions
• 3.2 The if Statement
• 3.3 The if-else statement
• 3.4 Nested if-else statements
• 3.5 The switch statement
• 3.6 The menu function
• 3.7 The "is" functions in MATLAB

Chapter 4: Loop Statements

• 4.1 The for Loop
• 4.2 Nested for Loops
• 4.3 While Loops

Chapter 5: Vectorized Code

• 5.1 Loops with Vectors and Matrices
• 5.2 Operations on Vectors and Matrices
• 5.3 Vectors and Matrices as Function Arguments
• 5.4 Logical Vectors
• 5.5 Vectorizing Code
• 5.6 Timing

Chapter 6: MATLAB Programs

• 6.1 More Types of User-Defined Functions
• 6.2 MATLAB Program Organization
• 6.3 Application: Menu-Driven Program
• 6.4 Variable Scope
• 6.5 Debugging Techniques

Chapter 7: String Manipulation

• 7.1 Creating String Variables
• 7.2 Operations on Strings
• 7.3 The "is" functions for strings
• 7.4 Converting Between String and Number Types

Chapter 8: Data Structures: Cell Arrays and Structures

• 8.1 Cell Arrays
• 8.2 Structures

Chapter 9: Advanced File Input and Output

• 9.1 Lower-level File I/O Functions
• 9.2 Writing and Reading spreadsheet files
• 9.3 Using MAT-Files for Variables

Chapter 10: Advanced Functions

• 10.1 Anonymous Functions 
• 10.2 Uses of Function Handles
• 10.3 Variable Number of Arguments
• 10.4 Nested Functions
• 10.5 Recursive Functions

II. Advanced Topics for Problem Solving with MATLAB
Chapter 11: Advanced Plotting Techniques

• 11.1 Plot Functions
• 11.2 Animation
• 11.3 Three-Dimensional Plots
• 11.4 Customizing Plots
• 11.5 Handle Graphics and Plot Properties
• 11.6 Plot Applications

Chapter 12: Matrix Representation of Linear Algebraic Equations

• 12.1 Matrix Definitions
• 12.2 Matrix Solutions to Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations

Chapter 13: Basic Statistics, Searching, Sets, Sorting, and Indexing

• 13.1 Statistical Functions
• 13.2 Set Operations
• 13.3 Sorting
• 13.4 Index Vectors
• 13.5 Searching

Chapter 14: Sights and Sounds

• 14.1 Sound Files
• 14.2 Image Processing
• 14.3 Introduction to Graphical User Interfaces

Chapter 15: Advanced Mathematics

• 15.1 Curve Fitting
• 15.2 Complex numbers
• 15.3 Symbolic Mathematics
• 15.4 Calculus: integration and differentiation

Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book presents both programming concepts and MATLAB's built-in functions, providing a perfect platform for exploiting MATLAB's extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems. It starts with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements, moves onto loops and then solves problems using both the 'programming concept' and the 'power of MATLAB' side-by-side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications.

Ancillaries available with the text:

• Instructor solution manual.
• electronic images from the text.
• m-files.

Key Features

• Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems. 
• In depth coverage of file input/output, a topic essential for many engineering applications. 
• Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning. 
• ections on 'common pitfalls' and 'programming guidelines' direct students towards best practice.

New to this edition:

• More engineering applications help the reader learn MATLAB in the context of solving technical problems.
• New and revised end of chapter problems.
• Stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter, chapter 5.
• Updated to reflect current features and functions of the current release of MATLAB.

Book Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123850819
• ISBN-13: 978-0123850812
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches

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Energy Audits: A Workbook for Energy Management in Buildings

1 Energy and the Environment

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Forms of energy
• 1.3 Energy conversion
• 1.4 The burning question
• 1.5 Environmental impact from fossil fuels
• 1.6 Energy worldwide
• 1.7 Energy and the future
• 1.8 Worked examples
• 1.9 Tutorial problems
• 1.10 Case Study: Future energy for the world

2 Energy Audits for Buildings

• 2.1 The need for an energy audit
• 2.2 The energy benchmarking method
• 2.3 The degree-days concept
• 2.4 Energy Performance Certificates
• 2.5 Worked examples
• 2.6 Tutorial problems

3 Building Fabric’s Heat Loss

• 3.1 Modes of heat transfer
• 3.2 Fourier’s law of thermal conduction
• 3.3 Heat transfer by convection
• 3.4 Heat transfer through a composite wall separating two fluids
• 3.5 Heat exchange through a tube with convection on both sides
• 3.6 A composite tube with fluid on the inner and outer surfaces
• 3.7 Heat transfer by radiation
• 3.8 Building fabric’s heat load calculations
• 3.9 Energy efficiency and the environment
• 3.10 Worked examples
• 3.11 Tutorial problems

4 Ventilation

• 4.1 Aims of ventilation
• 4.2 Air quality
• 4.3 Ventilation methods
• 4.4 Ventilation flow calculations
• 4.5 Fans
• 4.6 Worked examples
• 4.7 Tutorial problems
• 4.8 Case Study: The National Trust’s ventilation system

5 Heat Gains in Buildings

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Lighting
• 5.3 Energy-saving measures for lighting
• 5.4 Casual heat gains from appliances
• 5.5 Occupants’ heat gains
• 5.6 Worked examples
• 5.7 Tutorial problems
• 5.8 Case Study: Calculation of heating load for a building – options

6 Thermal Comfort

• 6.1 Thermal comfort in human beings
• 6.2 Energy balance of the human body
• 6.3 Latent heat losses
• 6.4 Sensible heat losses
• 6.5 Estimation of thermal comfort
• 6.6 Worked examples
• 6.7 Tutorial problems

7 Refrigeration, Heat Pumps and the Environment

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 History of refrigeration
• 7.3 Refrigeration choice and environmental impact
• 7.4 Refrigeration system components
• 7.5 Heat pump and refrigeration cycles
• 7.6 Worked examples
• 7.7 Tutorial problems
• 7.8 Case Study: Star Refrigeration Ltd – heat pumps in a chocolate factory. May 2010, UK

8 Design of Heat Exchangers

• 8.1 Types of heat exchanger
• 8.2 Overall heat transfer coefficient
• 8.3 Analysis of heat exchangers
• 8.4 Optimisation of heat transfer surfaces (fins)
• 8.5 Worked examples
• 8.6 Tutorial problems

9 Instrumentation for Energy Management

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Temperature measurement
• 9.3 Humidity measurement
• 9.4 Pressure measurement
• 9.5 Flow measurement
• 9.6 Electrical measurements
• 9.7 Worked examples
• 9.8 Tutorial problems

10 Renewable Energy Technology

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Solar energy
• 10.3 Wind energy
• 10.4 Biomass
• 10.5 Hydraulic turbines
• 10.6 Worked examples
• 10.7 Tutorial problems

Appendix: Case Study: Energy audit for a school
Index

Energy efficiency is today a crucial topic in the built environment - for both designers and managers of buildings. This increased interest is driven by a combination of new regulations and directives within the EU and worldwide to combat global warming.

All buildings now must now acquire and display an EPC (energy performance certificate), a rating similar to the A–G rating given to white goods. But in order to understand how to be more efficient in energy use, you need first to understand the mechanisms of both energy requirements and how energy is used in buildings.

Energy Audits: a workbook for energy management in buildings tackles the fundamental principles of thermodynamics through day-to-day engineering concepts and helps students understand why energy losses occur and how they can be reduced. It provides the tools to measure process efficiency and sustainability in power and heating applications, helping engineers to recognize why energy losses occur and how they can be reduced utilizing familiar thermodynamic principles.

The author describes the sources of energy available today; explains how energy is used in buildings – and how energy is lost - and how this can be controlled and reduced. Investments in energy efficiency are considered for a number of case studies conducted on real buildings

The book explains the theory; illustrates it with case studies and worked examples; and then tests students’ understanding with tutorial problems. This is an invaluable resource for students on engineering and building courses where energy management is now a core topic.

About the Author

• Tarik Al-Shemmeri is Professor of Renewable Energy Technology, Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology, Staffordshire University. He teaches energy management at both MSc and BEng/MEng levels and researches renewable energy technology.

Book Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470656085
• ISBN-13: 978-0470656082
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches

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Moaveni: Engineering Fundamentals 4th Edition: An Introduction to Engineering Moaveni: Engineering Fundamentals 4th Edition: An Introduction to Engineering

Part One: Engineering – An Exciting Profession.
1. Introduction To The Engineering Profession.

• Engineering Work Is All Around You. Engineering as a Profession and Common Traits of Good Engineers. Common Traits of Good Engineers. Engineering Disciplines. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design I.

2. Preparing For An Engineering Career.

• Making the Transition from High School to College. Budgeting Your Time. Daily Studying and Preparation. Getting Involved with an Engineering Organization. Your Graduation Plan. Other Considerations. Summary. Problems.

3. Introduction To Engineering Design.

• Engineering Design Process. Sustainability in Design. Engineering Economics. Material Selection. Teamwork. Common Traits of Good Teams. Conflict Resolution. Project Scheduling and Task Chart. Evaluating Alternatives. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright. Engineering Standards and Codes. Examples of Standards and Codes Organizations in the United States. Examples of International Standards and Codes. Drinking Water Standards in the United States. Outdoor Air Quality Standards in the United States. Indoor Air Quality Standards in the United States. Professional Profile. Design Cases. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design II.

4. Engineering Communication.

• Communication Skills and Presentation of Engineering Work. Basic Steps Involved in the Solution of Engineering Problems. Human Presentation. Progress Report, Executive Summary, and Short Memos. Detailed Technical Report. Oral Communication and Presentation. Engineering Graphical Communication. Professional Profile. Summary. Problems.

5. Engineering Ethics.

• Engineering Ethics. The Code of Ethics of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Code of Ethics for Engineers. Engineer's Creed. Summary. Problems. Engineering Ethics: A Case Study From NSPE.

Part Two: Engineering Fundamentals – Concepts Every Engineer Should Know.
6. Fundamental Dimensions And Units.

• Engineering Problems and Fundamental Dimensions. System of Units. Unit Conversion. Dimensional Homogeneity. Numerical versus Symbolic Solutions. Significant Digits (Figures). Engineering Components and Systems. Physical Laws and Observations in Engineering. Learning Engineering Fundamental Concepts and Design Variables from Fundamental. Summary. Problems.

7. Length And Length-Related Parameters.

• Length as a Fundamental Dimension. Measurement of Length. Nominal Sizes versus Actual Sizes. Radians as a Ratio of Two Lengths. Strain as a Ratio of Two Lengths. Area. Volume. Second Moments of Areas. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design III. An Engineering Marvel: The New York City Water Tunnel No. 3.

8. Time And Time-Related Parameters.

• Time as a Fundamental Dimension. Measurement of Time. Periods and Frequencies. Flow of Traffic. Engineering Parameters Involving Length and Time. Angular Motion. Summary. Problems. .

9. Mass And Mass-Related Parameters.

• Mass as a Fundamental Dimension. Measurement of Mass. Density, Specific Volume, and Specific Gravity. Mass Flow Rate. Mass Moment of Inertia. Momentum. Conservation of Mass. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design IV.

10. Force And Force-Related Parameters.

• What We Mean By Force. Newton's Laws in Mechanics. Moment, Torque--Force Acting at a Distance. Work--Force Acting Over a Distance. Pressure and Stress--Force Acting Over an Area. Modulus of Elasticity, Modulus of Rigidity, and Bulk Modulus of Compressibility. Linear Impulse--Force Acting Over Time. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design V.

11. Temperature And Temperature-Related Parameters.

• Temperature as a Fundamental Dimension. Measurement of Temperature and Its Units. Temperature Difference and Heat Transfer. Thermal Comfort, Metabolic Rate, and Clothing Insulation. Some Temperature-Related Material Properties. Heating Values of Fuels. Degree-Days and Energy Estimation. Summary. Problems.

12. Electric Current And Related Parameters.

• Electric Current as a Fundamental Dimension. Voltage. Direct Current and Alternating Current. Electrical Circuits and Components. Electric Motors. Lighting Systems. Summary. Problems.

13. Energy And Power.

• Work, Mechanical Energy, Thermal Energy. Conservation of Energy--First Law of Thermodynamics. Understanding What We Mean by Power. Watts and Horsepower. Efficiency. Energy Sources, Generation, Consumption. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design VI.

Part Three: Computational Engineering Tools – Using Available Software To Solve Engineering. 

Problems. 14. Electronic Spreadsheets.

• Microsoft Excel--Basic Ideas. Cells and Their Addresses. Creating Formulas in Excel. Using Excel Functions. Using Excel Logical Functions. Plotting with Excel. Matrix Computation with Excel. Curve Fitting with Excel. Summary. Problems.

15. MATLAB.

• MATLAB--Basic Ideas. Using MATLAB Built-in Functions. Plotting with MATLAB. Importing Excel and Other Data Files into MATLAB. Matrix Computations with MATLAB. Curve Fitting with MATLAB. Symbolic Mathematics with MATLAB. Summary. Problems. .

Part Four: Engineering Graphical Communication – Conveying Information To Other Engineers, Machinists, Technicians, And Managers.
16. Engineering Drawings And Symbols.

• Importance of Engineering Drawing. Orthographic Views. Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Isometric View. Sectional Views. Civil, Electrical, and Electronic Drawings. Solid Modeling. Why Do We Need Engineering Symbols? Examples of Common Symbols in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. Professional Profile. Summary. Problems. An Engineering Marvel: Boeing 777 Commercial Airplane.

Part Five: Engineering Material Selection – An Important Design Decision.
17. Engineering Materials.

• Material Selection. Electrical, Mechanical, and Thermophysical Properties of Materials. Some Common Solid Engineering Materials. Some Common Fluid Materials. Summary. Problems. Impromptu Design VII. An Engineering Marvel: The Jet Engine.

Part Six: Mathematics, Statistics, And Engineering Economics – Why Are They Important?
18. Mathematics In Engineering.

• Mathematical Symbols and Greek Alphabet. Linear Models. Nonlinear Models. Exponential and Logarithmic Models. Matrix Algebra. Calculus. Differential Equations. Summary. Problems.

19. Probability And Statistics In Engineering.

• Probability--Basic Ideas. Statistics--Basic Ideas. Frequency Distributions. Measures of Central Tendency and Variation--Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation. Normal Distribution. Summary. Problems.

20. Engineering Economics.

• Cash Flow Diagrams. Simple and Compound Interest. Future Worth of a Present Amount. Effective Interest Rate. Present Worth of a Future Amount. Present Worth of Series Payment or Annuity. Future Worth of Series Payment. Summary of Engineering Economics Analysis. Choosing the Best Alternative--Decision Making. Excel Financial Functions. Summary. Problems.

Specifically designed as an introduction to the exciting world of engineering, Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering 4th Edition encourages students to become engineers and prepares them with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles and physical laws. The book begins with a discovery of what engineers do as well as an inside look into the various areas of specialization. 

An explanation on good study habits and what it takes to succeed is included as well as an introduction to design and problem solving, communication, and ethics. Once this foundation is established, the book moves on to the basic physical concepts and laws that students will encounter regularly. The framework of this text teaches students that engineers apply physical and chemical laws and principles as well as mathematics to design, test, and supervise the production of millions of parts, products, and services that people use every day. By gaining problem solving skills and an understanding of fundamental principles, students are on their way to becoming analytical, detail-oriented, and creative engineers.

Key Features

• The book is organized into six parts with 20 chapters; each chapter begins by stating its objectives and concludes by summarizing what the reader should have gained from studying that chapter.
• Sufficient material is provided to allow Instructors to have the flexibility to choose specific topics to meet his or her needs.
• Information collection and proper utilization of that information are encouraged in this book by asking students to do a number of assignments that require information gathering by using the Internet as well as employing traditional methods.
• A full set of free PowerPoint slides created by the author offer lecture content for Instructors. Another set of slides also provides images from the text.
• Presents engineering fundamentals conceptually using everyday examples.

New to this edition

• A new section on Learning Engineering Fundamental Concepts and Design Variables from Fundamental Dimensions has been added emphasizing the idea that in order to become successful engineers, students must first completely grasp certain fundamentals and design variables and then know how these variables are calculated, approximated, measured, or used in engineering analysis and design.
• Additional sections have been added in Chapter 10, Force and Force-Related Parameters, in order to more fully explain important concepts in mechanics conceptually.
• A new section on Lighting Systems was added to introduce the basic terminology and concepts.
• A new section on Energy Sources, Generation, and Consumption has been added to introduce conventional and renewable energy sources, generation, and consumption patterns and their current importance during this period in our history where the world’s growing demand for energy is among one of the most difficult challenges that we face and that they will face as future engineers.
• A new section on Linear Interpolation was added to emphasize the significance of linear interpolation in engineering analysis.
• Now includes a section on Excel Financial Functions.
• Three new Professional Profiles from Environmental, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering disciplines have been added.
• Additional Ethics Case Studies as well as Engineering Marvels Case Studies appear in the text.
• Over 200 additional problems!
• Includes a test bank will full answers as well as Visual Basic Tutorial.

About the Author

Dr. Saeed Moaveni P.E. is a successful author, instructor, and engineering professional. He joined the Mechanical Engineering Faculty at Minnesota State University at Mankato in 1990. He is currently a Professor as well as the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He is a member of American Society for Engineering Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

He is the author of these following books:

• Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering.
• Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, SI Edition.
• Finite Element Analysis Theory and Application with ANSYS. 

Book Details

• Paperback: 702 pages
• Publisher: CL-Engineering; 4 edition (June 17, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439062080
• ISBN-13: 978-1439062081
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 1.2 inches

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Beer: A Guide to Writing as an Engineer 3rd edition

1. Engineers and Writing.

• EngineersWrite a Lot.
• EngineersWrite Many Kinds of Documents.
• A Successful Engineering Career Requires Strong Writing Skills.
• Engineers Can Learn to Write Well.
• Noise and the Communication Process.
• Controlling the Writing System.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

2. Eliminating Sporadic Noise in Engineering Writing.

• Spelling and Spell Checkers.
• Punctuation.
• Sentence Sense.
• Technical Usage.
• Edit, Edit, Edit.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

3. Guidelines for Writing Noise-Free Engineering Documents.

• Focus onWhyYou AreWriting.
• Focus on Your Readers.
• Satisfy Document Specifications.
• Get to the Point.
• Provide Accurate Information.
• Present Your Material Logically.
• Make Your Ideas Accessible.
• Use Lists for Some Information.
• Format Your Pages Carefully.
• Express Yourself Clearly.
• Use Efficient Wording.
• Manage Your Time Efficiently.
• Edit at Different Levels.
• Share the Load: Write as a Team.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

4. Letters, Memoranda, Email, and Other Media for Engineers.

• Which to Use?
• Business Letters.
• Business Memoranda.
• Email.
• New Internet Media.
• Writing Styles for Business Correspondence.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

5. Writing Common Engineering Documents.

• Some Preliminaries.
• Inspection and Trip Reports.
• Laboratory and Field Reports.
• Specifications.
• Proposals.
• Progress Reports.
• Instructions.
• Recommendation Reports.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

6. Writing an Engineering Report.

• Letter of Transmittal.
• Cover and Label.
• Page Numbering.
• Abstract and Executive Summary.
• Table of Contents.
• List of Figures and Tables.
• Introduction.
• Body of the Report.
• Conclusions.
• Appendixes.
• Documentation.
• Generating Portable Document Files.
• Using Wikis and Other Applications for Team Reports.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

7. Constructing Engineering Tables and Graphics.

• Tables.
• Charts and Graphs.
• Illustrations.
• Graphics and Tables: Guidelines.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

8. Accessing Engineering Information.

• Basic Search Strategies.
• Sources of Engineering Information.
• Internet Engineering Information Resources.
• Internet Search Tools.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

9. Engineering Your Speaking.

• Preparing the Presentation.
• Delivering the Presentation.
• Team Presentations.
• Checklist for an Oral Presentation.
• Listening to a Presentation.
• The Importance of Informal Communication.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

10. Writing to Get an Engineering Job.

• How to Write an Engineering Resume.
• How to Write an Application Letter.
• How to Write a Follow-Up Letter.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

11. Ethics and Documentation in Engineering Writing.

• Engineering Ethics.
• The Ethics of Honest Research.
• Exercises.
• Bibliography.

Index.

A Guide to Writing as an Engineer 3rd Edition shows engineering students how to write and speak more effectively and develop the communication skills essential to success in their academic careers and on the job. The authors focus specifically on what an engineer needs on a day-to-day basis, providing an "engineering approach" to technical communication that features practical examples and situations from today's industry.

Based on the engineering concept that anything that interferes with efficient communication is "noise," the book shows students how to make their signal-to-noise ratio as high as possible. Such things as grammar errors, typos, poor organization, and fuzzy thinking are treated as noise that needs to be eliminated from the message, so that communication can be as effective and efficient as the engineering ideas it conveys.

Key Features

• Introducing the concept of noise in communication rather than focusing on errors and poor writing, as in traditional courses, alleviates negative feelings students have about the writing and revision process.
• Examples from real engineering writing focus on the engineering discipline and specific area of focus that the student is studying and will be practicing as a professional.
• Coverage of ethics. The presentation in the final chapter of two different Engineering Codes of Ethics (IEEE and ABET) shows how engineers or student interns can implement these codes on the job if faced with an ethical decision.
• Avoiding ethical pitfalls when writing as an engineer. See list in final chapter.
• How to document information taken from other sources. The book provides examples of how to cite numerous kinds of sources when doing research or writing a technical report. See complete list of citation examples in Ch. 11.

About the Author

• DAVID BEER is professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas Austin.
• DAVID McMURREY is a technical writer from industry, most recently with IBM. This combination of academic and industry perspective gives this book its broad perspective covering all aspects of writing, from academic research to effective corporate communication.

Book Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (March 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470417013
• ISBN-13: 978-0470417010
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches

List Price: $42.04