Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 405 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Note |
Print version record. |
Contents |
PART 1: MODELLING AND SYNTHESIS: Introducing Modelling and Synthesis for Structural Integrity; Design against failure; Design Synthesis of Generic Engineering Components; Design of Mechanical Connections; Review: Structural Integrity of Systems. PART 2: PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES: AN ENGINEERING CULTURE: The Evolution of Design Problems; Economic and Environmental Issues: The 'Big Picture' |
Summary |
Introduction to Engineering Design is a completely novel text covering the basic elements of engineering design for structural integrity. Some of the most important concepts that students must grasp are those relating to 'design thinking' and reasoning, and not just those that relate to simple theoretical and analytical approaches. This is what will enable them to get to grips with *practical* design problems, and the starting point is thinking about problems in a 'deconstructionist' sense. By analysing design problems as sophisticated systems made up of simpler constituents, and evolving a solution from known experience of such building blocks, it is possible to develop an approach that will enable the student to tackle even completely alien design scenarios with confidence. The other essential aspect of the design process - the concept of failure, and its avoidance - is also examined in detail, and the importance not only of contemplating expected failure conditions at the design stage but also checking those conditions as they apply to the completed design is stressed. These facets in combination offer a systematic method of considering the design process and one that will undoubtedly find favour with many students, teaching staff and practising engineers alike. |
Language |
English. |
Subject |
Engineering design.
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Conception technique.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
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Engineering design.
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Engineering design
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Genre/Form |
Electronic book.
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Added Author |
Weir, John (John Gerard)
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Other Form: |
Print version: Samuel, A.E. (Andrew E.), 1931- Introduction to engineering design. Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999 0750642823 (DLC) 00268794 (OCoLC)40714919 |
ISBN |
0585470669 (electronic bk.) |
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9780585470665 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080509143 |
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0080509142 |
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1281795909 |
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9781281795908 |
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9786611795900 |
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6611795901 |
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9780750642828 |
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0750642823 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000051562701 |
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AU@ 000055646891 |
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AU@ 000060842801 |
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AU@ 000062382315 |
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CHNEW 001004609 |
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DEBBG BV039830675 |
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DEBBG BV042315613 |
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DEBBG BV043161784 |
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DEBSZ 405297114 |
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DEBSZ 422408344 |
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DEBSZ 449135306 |
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GBVCP 801079748 |
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GBVCP 871532204 |
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NZ1 12434218 |
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NZ1 15282137 |
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