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ENGR 2464 - Engineering

Fundamentals for Scientists

Instructor:

Eric SantureErics08@vt.edu

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Scientist vs. Engineer

Scientist

understand more about natural phenomena

Acquire more knowledge

Engineer

Applies knowledge to design and develop usabledevices, structures, and processes

Aims to solve a problem

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Engineering Functions

Research:

Research engineers commonly work at:

Universities

Industrial, government, or independent laboratories

Predominant areas of research:

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Engineering Functions

Development:

Evaluate ideas by building and testing scaled models 3D modeling software

Rapid prototyping equipment (ex. 3D printing)

Virtual reality software Visualization tools

Commonly design improvements for existingdevices as advancements are made in research

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Engineering Functions

Design:

Design considerations:

Design engineer must understand severalengineering disciplines, economics, and people

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Engineering Functions

Production and Testing:

Prepare production and testing facilities

Devise schedule to coordinate materials and personnel Order raw materials at optimal time Set-up assembly line Handling and shipping of final product

Evaluate idea before physical model is built using 3Dmodeling and analysis software

Quality control during the manufacturing process

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Engineering Functions

Consulting:

Usually possess ability to solve unique problemswhich other companies do not have the time orcapacity to solve themselves

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Engineering Functions

Teaching:

Also involved in:

Student advising

Research

Off-campus instruction for engineering professionals

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Engineering Functions

Construction:

Estimates material, labor, and overhead costs

If bid is successful:

Coordinates the entire project or a section of the

project Mechanical -> plumbing

Electrical -> lighting

Civil -> building

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Engineering Functions

Operations:

Selects site for facilities

Specifies layout

Selects equipment for climate control, lighting, and

communication

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Engineering Functions

Sales:

Must demonstrate product benefit at a level the

consumer can understand Liaison between company and consumer

After consumer purchase

Coordinates service Maintains customer satisfaction

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Engineering Functions

Management:

Decisions often affect thousands of people andinvolve millions of dollars