Introduction to Engineering Technology

by Pond, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780138548124
• ISBN10: 0138548129
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Stressing the importance of possessing a good attitude and paying close attention to detail, it establishes an overview or "big picture" of the engineering technologies (chemical, civil, architectural, electrical/electronic, computer, industrial, and mechanical), enabling users to select the most compatible engineering technology program for them. It builds a functional base of skills and knowledge, including basic math skills, studying skills, and communication skills, and describes future challenges confronting the engineering technologist, including environmental concerns, robotics, expert systems, optical systems, new composite materials, and implementing other technologies. Fourth Edition now updates employment, salary, and occupational information for each field under discussion; provides a keener focus on cooperative education, preparation for the interview, and the importance of the placement office; and includes timely material on the scientific method, TI-85 graphing calculator, Windows 95. Also includes a new Internet Guide.

Table of Contents

1 Engineering Technology as a Career	1	(26)
1.1 History of Engineering and Technology	3	(4)
1.2 The Industrial Team	7	(10)
1.3 The Career Decision	17	(6)
1.4 Engineering Technology--The Right Career for You	23	(1)
Problems	24	(2)
Selected Readings	26	(1)
2 Career Choices in the Engineering Technologies	27	(26)
2.1 Chemical Engineering Technician	27	(4)
2.2 Civil and Architectural Engineering Techinician	31	(3)
2.3 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician	34	(4)
2.4 Computer Engineering Techinician	38	(2)
2.5 Industrial Engineering Techinician	40	(6)
2.6 Mechanical Engineering Technician	46	(5)
Problems	51	(1)
Selected Readings	52	(1)
3 Survival Skills--Preparing for the Engineering Technologies	53	(32)
3.1 Pursuing the Technology Degree	55	(9)
3.2 Using the Engineering Library	64	(4)
3.3 Problem Solving	68	(10)
3.4 Professionalism	78	(3)
Problems	81	(3)
Selected Readings	84	(1)
4 The Calculator	85	(33)
4.1 Purchasing the Calculator	85	(3)
4.2 Signed Numbers and Algrabraic Logic	88	(7)
4.3 Powers and Roots	95	(2)
4.4 Using Scientific Notation	97	(6)
4.5 Graphing with the Calculator--"A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words"	103	(8)
Problems	111	(6)
Selected Readings	117	(1)
5 Measurement Systems	118	(35)
5.1 The Fundamental Units	118	(8)
5.2 Conversion of Units Within the English System	126	(5)
5.3 Conversion of Units Between Systems	131	(4)
5.4 The Use of Dimensional Analysis	138	(6)
5.5 The Use of Dimensional Analysis	138	(6)
5.6 Precision of the Inch and Millimeter Scales	144	(1)
Problems	145	(7)
Selected Readings	152	(1)
6 Right-Triangle Trigonometry and Geomentry for Technologists	153	(38)
6.1 Right-Triangle Relationships	153	(7)
6.2 Right-Triangle Applications	160	(7)
6.3 Vector Applications	167	(6)
6.4 Geometry Application for the Technologist	173	(7)
6.5 Solid Geometry for the Technologist	180	(4)
Problems	184	(6)
Selected Readings	190	(1)
7 The Technical Laboratory	191	(40)
7.1 Perfoming the Experiment	193	(2)
7.2 Reducing Errors in the Laboratory	195	(6)
7.3 Data Collection and Calculating Results	201	(9)
7.4 Presenting Data-Graphing	210	(6)
7.5 Reporting	216	(10)
Problems	226	(4)
Selected Readings	230	(1)
8 The Personal Computer	231	(47)
8.1 Mainframe Computers Lead to the PC	231	(9)
Glossary 8.1	238	(2)
8.2 The Personal Computer System	240	(12)
8.3 Application Software--A Survey	252	(7)
8.4 Internet Guide	259	(4)
8.5 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)	263	(7)
8.6 Purchasing Your PC	270	(3)
Glossary 8.2	273	(2)
Problems	275	(2)
Selected Readings	277	(1)
9 Programming and Industrial Automation	278	(34)
9.1 Programming Languages	279	(9)
9.2 Programming in BASIC	288	(6)
9.3 Process Control	294	(6)
9.4 Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs	300	(3)
9.5 Personal Computers (PCs)--User Friendly	303	(2)
9.6 Distributed Control	305	(3)
Problems	308	(3)
Selected Readings	311	(1)
10 Your Future in Technology	312	(41)
10.1 The Evolving Computer--A Base for High Technology	314	(8)
10.2 Robotics	322	(5)
10.3 Optical Systems	327	(10)
10.4 Materials Technology	337	(8)
10.5 Our Environment	345	(4)
10.6 Meetting the High-Technology Needs of the World--A Challenge	349	(2)
Problems	351	(1)
Selected Readings	352	(1)
Appendix A--Professional Organizations in Engineering	353	(1)
Appendix B--Algebraic Rules	354	(3)
Appendix C--Trigonometry	357	(3)
Appendix D--Beginning BASIC Commands and Reserved Words	360	(2)
Appendix E--Selected Computer Language	362	(2)
Appendix F--Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms	364	(2)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	366	(9)
Index	375