Engineering Terms Flashcards

Engineering Terms Overview

• Brainstorming: Creative and open-minded problem-solving method.
• CO2 Scrubber: Device to remove carbon dioxide from the air, contributing to cleaner environments.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD): Technology for creating digital drawings and sketches, akin to Microsoft Word for text.
• Computer Assisted Engineering (CAE): Tools for constructing, testing, and analyzing virtual prototypes of objects.

Fields of Engineering

• Chemical Engineering: Focuses on processes involving chemical reactions and material properties.
• Civil Engineering: Designs infrastructure projects like bridges and dams, crucial for public facilities.
• Computer Engineering: Merges electrical engineering with computer science for software development.
• Electrical Engineering: Develops electricity generation methods and designs electrical machinery.
• Environmental Engineering: Applies scientific principles to improve and maintain the environment.
• Industrial Engineering: Enhances systems such as machinery, finances, and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Mechanical Engineering: Specializes in designing machinery and applying mechanical power.

Engineering Concepts

• Ductility: Material property allowing shape change without fracture, important for structural integrity.
• Geosynchronous Satellite: Satellite that maintains a consistent orbit relative to Earth's rotation, used in GPS and communication.
• Homogeneous: Material that is consistent and uniform throughout, essential for material science.
• Hydraulics: Study of liquid behavior, significant for machines utilizing fluids.
• Innovation: New device development through research and experimentation to address problems.

Engineering Processes

• Engineering Proposal: Document outlining a proposed engineering solution to a client, aimed at persuading them of its effectiveness.
• Lifecycle Environmental Assessment: Evaluates environmental impact of products throughout their life cycles.
• Manufacturing: Large-scale goods production via manual labor or machinery.
• Non-destructive Testing: Testing method that preserves the integrity of the object being tested.

Engineering Management

• Project: Defined goal with a timeline for completion, critical for project management.
• Request for Proposals (RFP): Document outlining work needed and inviting engineers to submit proposals.
• Robotics Engineering: Interdisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering for robot design.

Additional Concepts

• Mentor: Experienced individual guiding less experienced students in a field.
• Social Science: Studies human behaviors and societal interactions.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Mathematical approach for monitoring variables in manufacturing processes.
• Technology: Application of scientific knowledge in practical industrial contexts.
• Whistle Blowing: Legal obligation for engineers to report safety violations by peers.

Formal Communication

• Salutation: Formal greeting in correspondence.
• Valediction: Formal farewell or closing statement in communication.