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Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering, SI Edition

Author(s): Saeed Moaveni

ISBN: 9789355739605

6th Edition

Copyright: 2020

India Release: 2023

₹895

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 900

Trim Size: 254 x 203 mm

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Guide students in developing the strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in the fundamental principles they need to become analytical, detail-oriented and creative engineers with Moaveni's ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING, 6th Edition. Students begin by studying what engineers do, with a special inside glimpse into various areas of specialization. This straight-forward overview candidly examines what is required to succeed as an engineer today. The author introduces basic physical concepts and laws that students will encounter in future studies as well as on the job. Professional Profiles highlight the work of practicing engineers around the globe and further emphasize the importance of the principles that students are studying for professional engineering success.

  • Each chapter begins with learning objectives and concludes with summaries to reinforce key information.
  • Using a modular structure, this edition offers flexibility in course selection and allows for independent study of topics.
  • Meaningful assignments are included throughout the book to help students gather and apply key information.
  • The book's approach and content comply with ABET requirements for engineering education.
  • Discussion and review features, such as highlighted concepts and discussion questions, promote interactive learning.
  • The end-of-chapter problems encourage traditional and digital research methods, effective communication skills, and teamwork participation.

PART I: ENGINEERING

1. Introduction to the engineering profession

2. Preparing for an engineering career

3. Introduction to engineering design

4. Engineering communication

5. Engineering ethics

PART II: ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

6. Fundamental dimensions and units

7. Length and length-related variables in engineering

8. Time and time-related variables in engineering

9. Mass and mass-related variables in engineering

10. Force and force-related variables in engineering

11. Temperature and temperature-related variables in engineering

12. Electric current and related variables in engineering

13. Energy and power

PART III: COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING TOOLS

14. Computational engineering tools: electronic spreadsheets

15. Computational engineering tools: MATLAB

PART IV: ENGINEERING GRAPHICAL COMMUNICATION

16. Engineering drawings and symbols

PART V: ENGINEERING MATERIAL SELECTION

17. Engineering materials

Part VI: Mathematics, statistics, and engineering economics

18. Mathematics in engineering

19. Probability and statistics in engineering

20. Engineering economics

Dr. Saeed Moaveni

Dr. Saeed Moaveni is a successful engineer, author and educator. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York and has more than 35 years of experience in practice, teaching and research.