Providing students with a commonsense approach to the solution of engineering problems and packed full of practical case studies to illustrate the role of the engineer, the type of work involved and the methodologies employed in engineering practice, this textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the scope and nature of engineering.
It outlines a conceptual framework for undertaking engineering projects then provides a range of techniques and tools for solving the sorts of problems that commonly arise. Focusing in particular on civil engineering design, problem solving, and the range of techniques and tools it employs, the authors also explore:
- creativity and problem solving, social and environmental issues, management, communications and law, and ethics
- the planning, design, modelling and analysis phases and the implementation or construction phase.
Designed specifically for introductory courses on undergraduate engineering programs, this extensively revised and extended second edition is an invaluable resource for all new engineering undergraduates as well as non-specialist readers who are seeking information on the nature of engineering work and how it is carried out.
- ISBN10 0415405521
- ISBN13 9780415405522
- Publish Date 23 August 2007 (first published 23 February 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition 2nd New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 416
- Language English