...ENB100 - ENGINEERING & SUSTAINABILITY Progress Report (due in Wk12 Tutorial) ! Student Name: ! Student # Your task: Your role as a professional engineer will require you to assess multiple solutions for a single problem. Often, the suitability of the solution has little to do with the price or the provider but more to do with ‘fitness for purpose’. As such, it is vital that a structured process is used to identify the most appropriate solution. This process is called an evaluation matrix. ! Your task is two-fold. Firstly, in your own words, you need to define the term ‘evaluation matrix’. Make sure your definition relates to the engineering context and provide robust references. Secondly, you need to develop suitable criteria for use in your final project. Ensure you use clear and measurable criteria that take into account the client needs. ! ! ! 1. Definition An Evaluation matrices are used in the engineering profession as a tool to evaluate a number of different types of options against a prioritised criteria. If the design ideas do not meet the criteria then two different levels of the evaluation matrices can be used. The first level effectively acts as a filter with each different option evaluating it against the mandatory criteria. (UCLA, 1-2, 2014) para The design options that meed these mandatory criteria then go on to the second level with involves them being evaluated against prioritised criteria. This is vital this profession...
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...• Why are you pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Technology? As a child, I grew up playing with tools in my dad’s garage. Instead of puzzles, I put together ball bearings. I chose mechanical engineering because I’m a very visual and kinesthetic learner. I like creating things that I can see and hold in my hands. I have always been most interested in math and science, and engineering is a field in which you can apply your knowledge to real life situations. I love problem solving, and the feeling of accomplishment when I manage to find a solution. • Why do you want to be involved in CEAT Student Council? I do not believe in joining organizations or clubs just for the extra line on a resume. I would prefer to devote my time to one cause that matters to me. I believe CEAT Student Council contributes greatly to our environment on campus. In CEAT Student Council, I would have the opportunity to give back to the community, volunteer, and organize some great events for our campus; all with motivated people that share many of my interests. • What is your greatest strength and how could you use it to benefit CEAT Student Council? I am an extremely organized and efficient person. I am very good at time management, and I never overextend myself. I would have the time needed to devote to CEAT Student Council meetings, activities, and events. I would be an asset for organizing events that would provide our student body with new opportunities as well...
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...Why I want to be an Engineer There have been different reasons at different stages of my life why I developed a passion for the engineering profession. It started from a youthful age watching my father, who was a mechanical engineer and wanting to emulate him when I got to adulthood. I liked the way he talked about his occupation with great excitement. He tended to travel a lot but also had time to spend with his family. I was impressed with his knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. He was always helping my older brother with his calculus assignments even though he had been through school for a long time. The engineering profession afforded my father with the resources to provide for his family and to do some philanthropic work as well. There was always something technological being discussed with his friends. In my early years when I wanted to be an engineer, it was always because I just wanted to be like my father, not until I got into school. When I started school, I realized I was very interested in mathematics and the sciences. The tougher the subject, the greater satisfaction I had at the end of the term when I succeeded. I loved working in the science labs and learning how science works. I always wanted to challenge myself with an occupation that will keep me on my toes, so engineering being my first love was an obvious choice. I liked reading about the great inventors and scientists of our time like Sir Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison, The Wright...
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...Civil Engineering has been an aspect of life since the beginnings of human existence. The earliest practices of Civil engineering may have commenced between 4000 and 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (Ancient Iraq) when humans started to abandon a nomadic existence, thus causing a need for the construction of shelter. During this time, transportation became increasingly important leading to the development of the wheel and sailing. Until modern times there was no clear distinction between civil engineering and architecture, and the term engineer and architect were mainly geographical variations referring to the same person, often used interchangeably. The construction of Pyramids in Egypt (circa 2700-2500 BC) might be considered the first instances of large structure constructions. In the 18th century, the term civil engineering was coined to incorporate all things civilian as opposed to military engineering. The first engineering school, The National School of Bridges and Highways, France, was opened in 1747. The first self-proclaimed civil engineer was John Smeaton who constructed the Eddystone Lighthouse. In 1771, Smeaton and some of his colleagues formed the Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers, a group of leaders of the profession who met informally over dinner. Though there was evidence of some technical meetings, it was little more than a social society. In 1818, world’s first engineering society, the Institution of Civil Engineers was founded in London, and in...
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...Women in the Engineering World Engineering is a field dominated by men in today's society. When people think about engineering they think about men with glasses and never does a woman come to mind. However, there have been many studies on the skills that keep women out of engineering as a career yet there is no proof that women cannot or do not possess the skills needed to be a successful engineer. Therefore, it is thought and stereotyped that women do not have the skills to have an engineering career. Women are stereotyped as being dumb just because they are pretty, but many women have proven that stereotype wrong. These women who do have the skills to enter into the field face bias everyday in the field because they are women, not because they lack in the required skills. There have been organizations that spend their time encouraging women to enter into engineering. The Organizations and societies have become so strong and so persuasive that even the company that makes Barbie is coming out with a computer engineering Barbie to attract young girls into the field. The push from the organizations and the drive of the women for success has helped some women to make a breakthrough in the field. Those few women who have overcome many challenges and obstacles in the field have to prove themselves to be looked at with even the slightest bit of respect. These women who make a breakthrough are making huge impacts on the field and improving it tremendously. Women are important to engineering...
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...matter with Hambali himself? as an engineer I think what Daniel do is right because he need to act professionally because it is mentioned in the engineering canons where engineers shall act In such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor integrity and dignity of the profession. But then it doesn’t mean that Daniel shouldn’t need to see Hambali personally to discuss the matter in fact it is a must, because of Daniel has to act professional he need to do it step by step. This is also Daniel’s duty as a engineer where he needs to tell the truth as mentioned by Immanuel Kant that duties are absolute and unconditional.. Should Daniel have a conversation with Hambali about his concerns? If so, what type of conversation should Daniel have with Hambali when he talks with him? In my opinion Daniel should have a conversation with Hambali about his concerns and Daniel should have a formal conversation with hambali because what he is done is against the codes of ethics of an engineer that is being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public their employers and clients. Then he need to explained all the ethics and fundamental canons of being an engineer because engineer serve for the society we all need to behave. Other than that by having a conversation with Hambali it will make he realize that practice the engineering ethics is very important and when Hambali admits his mistake he will get a lesson from it and slightly if not much improve his ethical judgement ...
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...Task 1 Why does engineering equipment fail, what happens when it does and what can we do about it? Equipment’s fails because certain parts of it fail first and that prevents the whole process from working. It is important to understand the problem before any maintenance. There are a lot of reasons it could fail because of the age of the equipment and parts need to be changed or if the equipment vibrates nuts and bolts can be loosen and parts can fall apart. When this happens the machine needs to be stopped and maintained. Age is very important if the machine has been used for a very long time the efficiency and the quality wouldn’t be as good as a new one, a machine has a certain life span for example on a car the timing belt must be replaced after every 50,000 miles. Wear could lead to a fault in a machine because parts come into contact with each other for example a cars break pad. Corrosion in certain materials takes longer than others like aluminium, when a part of a machine corrodes it degrade and can cause failures. Raw materials such as oil and compressed air can run equipment’s. If something different unwanted to the equipment is in it, it can affect the way the machine works. For example water in a petrol tank will cause a car to break down and this is a fouling. Lack of maintenance can cause a fail, routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubrication. This cause for example in a factory that is manufacturing can will stop the line and check the cars in that line to...
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...Construction Engineering This civil engineering branch deals with the planning, construction and maintenance of structures. Construction engineering is the planning and execution of designs from site development, environmental, structural, transportation and structural engineers. They must ensure that the plans that have been designed by other engineers are implemented to their exact specifications. Construction engineers will supervise field work during the entire project. They are in a sense a cross between an engineer and manager as they will oversee the project from start to finish and handle any problems that come up throughout the duration of the project. Structural Engineering This branch of civil engineering encompasses the structural analysis and design of structures. It is the responsibility of the structural engineer to analyze and design a structure that will safely bear or resist the stresses, forces and loads. The design must satisfy the project specifications while meeting all safety regulations. The structure must endure massive loads as well as natural disasters and climate changes. Geotechnical Engineering In geotechnical engineering the engineer studies soil, foundations and bearing capacities. The engineer will study the behavior of the earth materials and how they will affect a structure that is to be constructed. They will also evaluate pre-existing structures that are showing signs of problems with the earth materials under or near the structure. Transportation...
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...University of San Carlos Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City, Philippines CERAMIC INSULATORS: AN IDEAL FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY By: Kirby Emmanuel C. Oraiz Frank Joseph P. Ruiz Ramel Joseph A. Derecho University of San Carlos Talamban Campus Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City, Cebu INTRODUCTION: Science and technology are in continuous development. This leads to ever more demanding and intelligent technology. The demands made on modern materials are increasing with the same dynamism. The features that are demanded include greater strengths for material-saving constructions, lighter components for energy saving, higher quality for more security and longer service life. After all, cost-effectiveness plays a crucial role. Ceramic materials have in the past made an important contribution to this process of innovation. Requirements for the successful application of ceramics include constructions that are appropriate to the materials and the manufacturing processes, as well as appropriate applications. The point is not that common materials can be displaced, but rather that customised products allow completely new solutions. In order to make intelligent and effective use of the properties of ceramics, it is not sufficient simply to take an existing structural component and to replace it in every detail with a ceramic part. A drawing of the component used so far, however, together with a great deal of supplementary information, can show the way to the mass-produced ceramic component...
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...QUALITY ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR WEB-BASED CATAPULT BY Mohammed Mujeeb Ahmed khan SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR K. M. RAGSDELL FOR CREDIT IN EMGT-475: QUALITY ENGINEERING Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. An overview of Quality Engineering 1.2. Problem description P diagram Quality characteristics Control factors Noise factors Mathematical Model of Crystal Ball 2. Method and Experimental plan The static experiment The dynamic experiment Fast Diagram Fault tree Diagram 3. Conclusions 4. References 5. Annexure Static Experiment Analysis of means Analysis of Variance Dynamic experiment Confirmation Experiment 2 1. Introduction The Taguchi system of Quality Engineering is a philosophy and a set of tools and techniques to design and deliver high quality, low cost products in a short time. The foundation of this system was laid by Dr. Genichi Taguchi in Japan. In the decades that followed, Dr. Taguchi’s techniques were applied to an increasing number of applications to solve real world problems. The technique was introduced to the western world in the 1980s, and it quickly created a paradigm shift in the perception of quality. 1.1. An overview of Quality Engineering System: Product Parameter Design: Product parameter design is optimizing the product parameters to give the desired performance. A quality characteristic is chosen whose...
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...Gregory Alan Francisco, II Energy Science Laboratory Current Event 1 Professor Calamas September 11, 2014 Gregory Alan Francisco, II Energy Science Laboratory September 11, 2014 Groups of people composed of all types of majors are being implemented into groups to practice and develop their skills to help people in developing countries with accommodations they might not have the means to produce themselves. Engineers Without Boarders is one of the big organizations that is participating in the global impact form of engineering teams. The teams that they produce are very diverse; including business, biology, engineers and political science majors alike to accomplish the tasks they have been presented. These groups are given multiple tests to determine what their strengths are and weaknesses to more properly form them into the individual’s teams they will cooperate with. The teams are then on a 5 month voyage in which they are responsible for thinking outside the box to design, prototype, and build their idea to satisfy a problem definition. One of these teams are the ones responsible for creating the Tripod Pump Frame which holds an irrigation pump but for much cheaper than the previous model. This product, according to the school, became the biggest selling pump in Myanmar. Theses tripods can be used to help solve a global problem of access to clean drinking water particularly in underdeveloped areas where water is scarce and you have to sometimes walk several...
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...Engineering Overview The Field Engineers apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. Engineers design products, machinery to build those products, plants in which those products are made, and the systems that ensure the quality of the products and the efficiency of the workforce and manufacturing process. Engineers design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, and transit systems. They develop and implement improved ways to extract, process, and use raw materials, such as petroleum and natural gas. They develop new materials that both improve the performance of products and take advantage of advances in technology. They harness the power of the sun, the Earth, atoms, and electricity for use in supplying the Nation's power needs, and create millions of products using power. They analyze the impact of the products they develop or the systems they design on the environment and on people using them. Engineering knowledge is applied to improving many things, including the quality of healthcare, the safety of food products, and the operation of financial systems. Engineers consider many factors when developing a new product. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers determine precisely what function the robot needs to perform; design and test the robot's components; fit the...
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...Computer machinery (2007, April 12). Computing Degrees & Careers » Software Engineering. Retrieved February 23, 2014, from http://computingcareers.acm.org/?page_id=12. Web This article discusses software engineering and the definition of basically what it is, it states that it is concerned with maintaining software systems and developing one that will work correctly and be very dependable for the user, they have to keep in mind as well that there projects need to be affordable and that they assure reliability and they meet all the users needs. The actual article states, “Software engineering (SE) is concerned with developing and maintaining software systems that behave reliably and efficiently, are affordable to develop and maintain, and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined for them.” (computer machinery) The article talks about how critical it is for the application to be safe especially because of how expensive the software system are. Software Engineering integrates a significance of mathematics in computer science and practices the origins of engineering. This article give a good definition of what software engineering is about, it doesn’t give enough detail on what exactly they are doing everyday its very broad and doesn’t narrow it down. It begins to talk more about how to get into the job itself, instead of focusing on exactly what they do, it gives a description of all the step you need to take to get there. It strays away from what you’re...
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...[pic] Reverse Engineering a New Trend in Manufacturing [pic] Authors T.Dhamotharakumar* N.S.Ramesh* dhamotharan007@gmail.com nsrmechanical@gmail.com * Under graduate Student, K.S.R. College of Engineering, Tiruchengode Department of Mechanical Engineering [pic] Abstract With the significant capital investment in new equipment being placed into out years, more systems need to be maintained in their present condition for longer periods of time. There are often gaps in the technical support information needed to maintain a system built from older designs using outmoded or updated techniques or materials. In some situations, designers give a shape to their ideas by using clay, plaster, wood, or foam rubber, but a CAD model is needed to enable the manufacturing of the part. As products become more organic in shape, designing in CAD may be challenging or impossible. There is no guarantee that the CAD model will be acceptably close to the sculpted model. Reverse engineering provides a solution to this problem because the physical model is the source of information for the CAD model. This is also referred to as the part-to-CAD process. "Reverse Engineering is the process of taking a finished product and reconstructing design data in a format from which new parts or molds can be produced."-The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Key Words: Reverse Engineering, CAD, Modeling and manufacturing. ...
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...Aerospace Engineering By: Joshua Showalter Did you know the most famous of the early aerospace engineers are Orville and Wilbur Wright? Most people know they are the first to create a working aircraft. Aerospace engineering is the application of science and engineering to the machines operating outside and within the earth’s atmosphere. The path to becoming an aerospace engineer is a hard one, but those who survive the difficult lift-off emerge with an above-average degree of career satisfaction. The education they need, the jobs they can specialize in, and the roles and benefits they receive are what I will be informing you about. Education is very crucial for success in this career. Physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, materials science, and statistics and engineering courses provide the base for anyone thinking of being an aerospace engineer. Three of the best universities for aerospace engineering in the US are: Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University, Michigan Engineering, Detroit, and Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin. Many interested people may need to relocate to California, Washington State, or Texas, where the majority of aerospace work is done. New Aerospace Engineers begin work as graduate trainees. Their performance, academic background and best talent are taken into consideration to place them in the best area for training in the maintenance of aircraft, missile or satellite. Aerospace engineers have...
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