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Introduction to Engineering Technology, Global Edition
Robert J. Pond | Jeffrey L. Rankinen
(2015)
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Abstract
For introductory courses in Engineering Technologies
Introduction to Engineering Technology, Eighth Edition, explains the responsibilities of technicians and technologists in the dynamic world of engineering. The basic tools of engineering technology, including problem solving, calculator skills, conversion of units, geometry, computer skills, and technical reporting, are explained. Mathematical concepts are presented in a moderately-paced manner, including practical, worked-out examples for the engineering calculator. In addition to developing students’ skills in algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, this popular text also helps them to understand the broad spectrum of today’s technologies.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Cover | ||
| Contents | 11 | ||
| Chapter 1: Engineering Technology as a Career | 13 | ||
| 1.1: History of Engineering and Technology | 14 | ||
| Ancestral Engineering—Humankind’s Search for Identity | 14 | ||
| The Five Main Branches of Engineering (1700–Present) | 15 | ||
| Today’s Engineering Fields | 18 | ||
| 1.2: The Industrial Team | 18 | ||
| The Role of the Technician and Technologist | 19 | ||
| Teamwork in Manufacturing | 20 | ||
| Communication and the Industrial Team | 24 | ||
| Organizational Structures and the Industrial Team | 25 | ||
| Competition vs. Teamwork | 26 | ||
| 1.3: The Career Decision | 28 | ||
| 1.4: A Career in Engineering Technology | 32 | ||
| Problems | 32 | ||
| Selected Readings | 34 | ||
| Chapter 2: Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies | 35 | ||
| 2.1: Chemical Engineering Technician | 35 | ||
| 2.2: Civil and Architectural Engineering Technician | 39 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technician | 41 | ||
| 2.3: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician | 44 | ||
| 2.4: Computer Engineering Technician | 47 | ||
| 2.5: Industrial Engineering Technician | 49 | ||
| 2.6: Mechanical Engineering Technician | 53 | ||
| Problems | 57 | ||
| Selected Reading | 59 | ||
| Chapter 3: Survival Skills—Preparing for the Engineering Technologies | 60 | ||
| 3.1: Pursuing a Technology Degree | 61 | ||
| The Curriculum | 64 | ||
| Cooperative Education | 65 | ||
| Planning for Graduation | 67 | ||
| Succeeding in College Life | 68 | ||
| Communicating | 68 | ||
| Mathematics and Science | 70 | ||
| 3.2: Using an Engineering Library | 70 | ||
| 3.3: Problem Solving | 72 | ||
| Financial Problem Solving | 79 | ||
| Early Problem Solvers | 81 | ||
| SPC Problem Solving | 82 | ||
| Attitude and Problem Solving | 82 | ||
| 3.4: Professionalism | 83 | ||
| Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society Code of Ethics | 84 | ||
| Standardization | 85 | ||
| Certification | 86 | ||
| Problems | 87 | ||
| Selected Readings | 89 | ||
| Chapter 4: Calculation Tools | 90 | ||
| 4.1: The Calculator | 90 | ||
| 4.2: Signed Numbers and Algebraic Logic | 92 | ||
| 4.3: Powers and Roots | 99 | ||
| 4.4: Using Scientific Notation | 102 | ||
| 4.5: Graphing with a Calculator—“A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words” | 107 | ||
| Graphing Calculators | 112 | ||
| 4.6: Programming a Calculator | 114 | ||
| Problems | 116 | ||
| Selected Reading | 122 | ||
| Chapter 5: Measurement Systems | 123 | ||
| 5.1: The Fundamental Units | 123 | ||
| Length | 124 | ||
| Mass | 124 | ||
| Time | 126 | ||
| Temperature | 126 | ||
| Electric Current | 128 | ||
| Luminous Intensity | 128 | ||
| Amount of Substance | 129 | ||
| Supplementary Units | 129 | ||
| Transfer Standards | 129 | ||
| 5.2: Conversion of Units Within the English System | 131 | ||
| 5.3: Conversion of Units Within the International System | 136 | ||
| 5.4: Conversion of Units Between Systems | 139 | ||
| 5.5: The Use of Dimensional Analysis | 142 | ||
| 5.6: Precision of the Inch and Millimeter Scales | 146 | ||
| Problems | 148 | ||
| Selected Readings | 154 | ||
| Chapter 6: Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geometry for Technologists | 155 | ||
| 6.1: Right-Triangle Relationships | 155 | ||
| 6.2: Right-Triangle Applications | 162 | ||
| 6.3: Vector Applications | 168 | ||
| 6.4: Geometry Applications for Technologists | 175 | ||
| Circles | 175 | ||
| Quadrilaterals | 177 | ||
| Triangles | 179 | ||
| 6.5: Solid Geometry for Technologists | 181 | ||
| Problems | 185 | ||
| Selected Readings | 191 | ||
| Chapter 7: The Technical Laboratory | 192 | ||
| 7.1: Performing an Experiment | 194 | ||
| 7.2: Reducing Errors in the Laboratory | 195 | ||
| 7.3: Data Collection and Calculating Results | 201 | ||
| 7.4: Presenting Data—Graphing | 208 | ||
| 7.5: Reporting | 213 | ||
| Outlining a Written Report | 214 | ||
| Preparing and Submitting a Report | 219 | ||
| The Report Checklist | 220 | ||
| Oral Reporting | 221 | ||
| Oral Report Checklist | 222 | ||
| Problems | 223 | ||
| Selected Readings | 227 | ||
| Chapter 8: The Personal Computer | 228 | ||
| 8.1: Mainframe Computers Led to the PC | 228 | ||
| Glossary 8.1 | 233 | ||
| 8.2: The Personal Computer System | 235 | ||
| Case, Motherboard, and Power Supply | 236 | ||
| Central Processing Unit and Memory | 237 | ||
| Data Storage Devices | 238 | ||
| Monitor and Video Adapter | 239 | ||
| Keyboard and Mouse | 239 | ||
| PC Enhancements and Peripherals | 239 | ||
| Expansion Cards | 240 | ||
| PC Input/Output Ports | 240 | ||
| Backup Devices | 242 | ||
| Printers | 242 | ||
| Scanners, Camera, and Projectors | 244 | ||
| 8.3: The Operating System | 245 | ||
| 8.4: Application Software and Cloud Computing | 248 | ||
| Files and File Organization | 248 | ||
| Word Processing Software | 250 | ||
| Electronic Spreadsheets | 252 | ||
| Database Software | 255 | ||
| Software Suites | 256 | ||
| Data Compression | 256 | ||
| Photographic Software | 257 | ||
| OCR Software | 257 | ||
| Computer-Aided Design (CADD) Software | 258 | ||
| Simulation Software | 262 | ||
| Antivirus Software | 262 | ||
| 8.5: Notebooks, Tablets, and Cloud Computing | 263 | ||
| Glossary 8.2 | 266 | ||
| Problems | 268 | ||
| Selected Readings | 270 | ||
| Chapter 9: Networking, the Internet, and Industrial Automation | 271 | ||
| 9.1: Computer Networks | 271 | ||
| Ethernet LANs | 272 | ||
| Client–Server Networks | 275 | ||
| Wide Area Networks | 276 | ||
| Wireless LANs | 277 | ||
| 9.2: The Internet | 278 | ||
| Internet Addresses | 279 | ||
| Uniform Resource Locators | 279 | ||
| Internet Access | 280 | ||
| Using an ISP | 282 | ||
| The Internet Access Process | 283 | ||
| 285 | |||
| Internet Reliability | 286 | ||
| Security | 286 | ||
| Wireless Access | 287 | ||
| Careers in Information Technology (IT) | 288 | ||
| 9.3: Using the Internet | 289 | ||
| Searching the Internet | 289 | ||
| Product Information | 289 | ||
| Electronic Commerce | 292 | ||
| Electronic Financial Services | 293 | ||
| Real-time Communication and Teleconferencing | 294 | ||
| 9.4: Process Control | 296 | ||
| Numerical Control Leads to Computer-Integrated Manufacturing | 298 | ||
| 9.5: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 300 | ||
| 9.6: Personal Computers (PCs)—User-Friendly | 303 | ||
| Case Study | 304 | ||
| 9.7: Distributed Control | 306 | ||
| Troubleshooting | 308 | ||
| Problems | 310 | ||
| Selected Reading | 311 | ||
| Chapter 10: Your Future in Technology | 312 | ||
| 10.1: The Evolving Computer—A Base for High Technology | 314 | ||
| 10.2: Robotics | 318 | ||
| Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) | 323 | ||
| 10.3: Optical Systems | 323 | ||
| Photovoltaics | 323 | ||
| Lasers and Fiber Optics | 325 | ||
| Optical Computing Systems | 330 | ||
| 10.4: Materials Technology | 332 | ||
| High-Performance Metal Alloys | 333 | ||
| Ceramics | 335 | ||
| Composites | 336 | ||
| 10.5: The Environment | 338 | ||
| Improving the Environment | 339 | ||
| Protecting the Environment | 343 | ||
| 10.6: Meeting the High-Technology Needs of the World—A Challenge | 343 | ||
| Problems | 345 | ||
| Selected Readings | 347 | ||
| Appendices | 348 | ||
| Appendix A: Professional Organizations in Engineering | 348 | ||
| Appendix B: Algebraic Rules | 349 | ||
| Algebraic Addition | 349 | ||
| Algebraic Subtraction | 349 | ||
| Algebraic Multiplication And Division | 350 | ||
| Rules of Exponents | 350 | ||
| Cross Multiplication | 350 | ||
| The Reverse Order Solution | 350 | ||
| Illegal Operations | 351 | ||
| Appendix C: Trigonometry | 352 | ||
| Appendix D: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms | 355 | ||
| Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems | 359 | ||
| Index | 369 |