The Handy Engineering Answer Book

A
handy resource on the fundamental facts about engineering for both
engineers and non-engineers alike, whether you are exploring
engineering for the first time, already have a strong background, or
fall anywhere in between.







Engineering
impacts every aspect of our lives. Bridges, buildings, buses,
electrical grids, computers, televisions, refrigerators, vacuum
cleaners, and virtually any everyday household item needs to be
engineered to function properly. Fundamentally, engineering is about
identifying a need and developing solutions that meet that need.
Throughout history, engineering ideas and innovative feats have
provided solutions to many challenges faced by civilizations. From
the Great Wall of China to NASA's space program, The
Handy Engineering Answer Book covers
the history of the field, details the lives of key figures,
introduces the tools engineers use to solve problems, and provides
fun facts and answers to a thousand important and interesting
questions, such as ...









What
is the difference between science and engineering?



What
do engineers do?



What
are some famous engineering mistakes or failures?



What
is reverse engineering?



What
is a prototype?



What
types of jobs do electrical engineers do?



How
does a car battery work?



What
are the major job responsibilities of a HVAC engineer?



What
is a Powertrain?



What
is Bernoulli's principle?



What
are the Laws of Thermodynamics?



What's
the difference between 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines?



What
is stress and strain?



What
is the difference between torque and power?



What
is automation?



What
is quality assurance?



What
is meant by outsourcing?



What
are the responsibilities of a construction manager?



What
are the types of road construction that are both durable and
cost-effective?



Which
materials are used to build a cruise ship?



What
are some design elements that help structures withstand earthquakes?



How
does a civil engineer design water slides for theme parks?



Who
was W. Edwards Deming?



What
is ergonomics?



What
is biomedical engineering?



Who
is Grace Hopper?



What
is debugging?



What
is the difference between a web developer and a website designer?



Was
Leonardo da Vinci an aerospace engineer?



Where
do chemical engineers work?



How
much energy does the world use?



What
are the major challenges addressed by environmental engineers?



What
is humanitarian engineering?



What
is acoustical engineering?



What
are the required skills for fire engineers?



What
are the advantages and disadvantages of nanotechnology?








With
more than 140 photos and graphics, this fascinating tome is richly
illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its
usefulness. Whether using science and math or building prototypes for
testing or the development of various subdisciplines, it looks at how
fundamental engineering is to modern life and society!