Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Chapter 1 PDF

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This document provides an introduction to various branches of engineering, focusing on their history, and their applications in various fields. It describes the role of engineers in creating solutions and the importance of different types of engineering to society. The text also includes examples of different types of engineering solutions.

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CE 10 – Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Chapter 1 Introduction to Engineering http://kmit.in/emagazine/article/all-about-engineering/ Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been. - Albert Einstein https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/3071596370847...

CE 10 – Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Chapter 1 Introduction to Engineering http://kmit.in/emagazine/article/all-about-engineering/ Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been. - Albert Einstein https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/307159637084737255/ “ Engineering is the application of science and math to solve problems ” www.livescience.com The application of scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to design, build, maintain, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes. https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/careers-resources- activities/what-is-engineering-leaflet-tomorrows-engineers/ Should you be an engineer? QUIZ: What type of engineer should you be? – Grandshake Fields of Engineering  Agricultural and  Electrical engineering Biosystems engineering  Geodetic engineering  Aerospace engineering  Industrial engineering  Biomedical engineering  Mechanical engineering  Chemical engineering  Mining engineering  Computer engineering  Civil engineering Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems https://sciencezoneja.wordpress.com/ https://cals.ncsu.edu/biological- 2013/10/14/agricultural-engineering/ and-agricultural-engineering/ Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering  Use of mathematics, biological and physical sciences, and engineering principles  To solve problems relating to the:  production, handling and processing of biological materials for food, feed, fiber and fuel  preservation of natural resources and environment quality  design and production of agric. machine systems https://www.ndsu.edu/majors/agbiosys/ https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-importance-of-c-language-in-agricultural-engineering Aerospace Engineering https://wonderfulengineering.com/what-is-aerospace-engineering/ Aerospace Engineering  Field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft  Two major overlapping branches:  Aeronautical engineering – within Earth’s atmosphere  Astronautical engineering – space flight or “rocket science” https://en.wikipedia.org/ Biomedical Engineering https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/institute- technology/computer-engineering-systems Biomedical Engineering improves human health through cross- disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice http://tryengineering.org/become-an-engineer/ https://www.tes.com/lessons/ SgVgp951NMgOBQ/researc h-chemical-engineering engineer-can-t-code-408d198d8444 https://mystudentvoices.com/a-chemical- Chemical Engineering Uses chemistry, physics, mathematics, and economics to efficiently use, produce, transform, and transport chemicals, materials, and energy https://en.wikipedia.org/ Computer Engineering Computer engineers analyze and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and software Hardware Software Electrical Engineering https://www.tawicolleges.com/diploma-in-electrical-engineering/ Electrical Engineering Deals with the study and application of:  electricity  electronics - circuits or devices using transistors, microchips, and other components  electromagnetism - interaction of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields Geodetic Engineering Geodetic Engineering  gathering physical data on the surface of the earth with the use of precision instruments  the scientific and methodical processing of these data and presenting them on graphs, plans, maps, charts or documents https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/manufacturing- industrial-engineering-management-icons-set-185354672 Industrial Engineering deals with the optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations to improve quality and productivity Technical Science Mechanics Circuit Design Work study Industrial Economic Engineering Human Science Science Productivity Management Finance Inventory Leadership Organization Mechanical Engineering branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery and devices Mining Engineering Application of science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth Civil Engineering Civil Engineering deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and railways. UPLB Engineering Programs 1) Agricultural and Biosystems engineering 2) Chemical Engineering 3) Civil Engineering 4) Electrical Engineering 5) Industrial Engineering 6) Mechanical Engineering 7) Materials Engineering Engineering Issues  Energy, transportation and climate change  Clean drinking water  Natural and man-made disaster mitigation  Environmental protection  Natural resource management Source: UNESCO, 2010 Engineering Challenges  Attracting and retaining broader sections of the youth, particularly women  Forging effective interdisciplinary alliances with the natural and social sciences, and the arts  Enhance focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation Source: UNESCO, 2010 Engineering Issues/Challenges  insufficient engineering capacities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  lack of diversity in the field Source: UNESCO, 2021 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/communications-material/ Engineering Issues/Challenges  Human health (Covid-19)  Water supply  Climate change  Disaster risk management  Mining Source: UNESCO, 2021 Engineering Issues/Challenges  Data management  Artificial intelligence (AI)  Smart cities Source: UNESCO, 2021 Engineering Issues/Challenges Source: https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry-insights/other/10-major- engineering-challenges-of-the-next-decade Engineering Issues/Challenges Source: https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry-insights/other/10-major- engineering-challenges-of-the-next-decade Engineering Issues/Challenges Source: https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry-insights/other/10-major- engineering-challenges-of-the-next-decade Engineering Issues/Challenges Source: https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry-insights/other/10-major- engineering-challenges-of-the-next-decade Engineering Issues/Challenges Source: https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry-insights/other/10-major- engineering-challenges-of-the-next-decade References  https://en.wikipedia.org/  https://www.elsevier.com/rd-solutions/industry- insights/other/10-major-engineering-challenges-of-the- next-decade  https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/commu nications-material/  UNESCO (2010). Engineering: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities for Development.  UNESCO (2021). Engineering for sustainable development: delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals Thank you for listening!

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