The Philosophy of Engineering

The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes, or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design; or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, economics of operation and safety to life and property.

To design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria.

To practice engineering by applying technical and scientific knowledge to design, develop, construct, and operate structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes.

<p>Natural laws are utilized in engineering to understand and utilize physical resources in the design and implementation of various engineering solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engineers consider the intended function, economics of operation, and safety to life and property in their design and construction processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers