What is Engineering: Definition and 996 Discussions

Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science, and types of application. See glossary of engineering.
The term engineering is derived from the Latin ingenium, meaning "cleverness" and ingeniare, meaning "to contrive, devise".

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    Other Want to be an engineer, but do research on the side?

    So, I really want to be an Aerospace Engineer, but I also love chemistry, physics, math, and etcetera. Most of what I love tends to be application focused, rather than pure. Regarding chemistry, I really like synthetic physical organic stuff; especially geometrically strained compounds and...
  2. ramzerimar

    Is Machine Design important for Aerospace Engineering?

    I'm a Mechanical Engineering student intending to pursue a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering after college, and Machine Design is one of the disciplines I'm going to take next year. I understand the importance of various topics in mechanical engineering to an aircraft project (topics...
  3. A

    Schools Can I get into grad school with such a low GPA

    Hey, I'm an Electrical and Computer Engineering senior, studying at the American University of Beirut, one of the top schools in the region. I have recently realized that I really want to go to graduate school and study theoretical computer science, however, due to a general lack of motivation...
  4. brymcfly21

    Engineering Physics or engineering? Going into university this fall and still unsure

    So I will be entering my big state U in two weeks as a freshman. I have down physics as my major because I have such a passion for the sciences and math however I am very torn if this is a right choice. I applied to my schools engineering school for the spring semester yet look through job...
  5. Experience111

    Engineering Where Can I Find an Introductory Mining Engineering Course at the BSc Level?

    Hi everyone, I am a student in engineering specializing in materials science and engineering currently pursuing the equivalent of a Master's Degree in France. I am interested in mining engineering and I love to learn things myself. What is a good introductory course to mining engineering...
  6. N

    What are the benefits of training and education for scientists?

    Hi there I'm glad that I'm a member in this forum
  7. navierstokes

    Engineering Career Path: From MechE to Aerospace Engineering

    I know that aerospace engineering is a branch of mechanical engineering, and as a student of mechanical engineering myself, I'm curious to know what kind of knowledge a MechE coming out of a Bachelor's Degree should have if he wants to start working with aircraft (or pursuing a Master's Degree...
  8. Ansu

    Engineering How steadily available are Nuclear Engineering Jobs

    Hi everyone, I am new in here and also wondering on my career path. I graduated with associate in Network Administration/Analyst 2015 and realized I needed something highly technical with lot challenges, after my research I decided to enroll in the Nuclear Power Plant field hopping to become a...
  9. M

    Engineering Engineering vs. Actuary/Finance?

    Hello all, I just finished my junior year in high school and it's time for me to decide my major in college (I will be studying in the UK, and the system there is different - the major has to be declared beforehand and included in your essay, and I think it can't be changed). I have always...
  10. Marco97

    I Marine Propeller Thrust: How Do I Calculate It?

    Hello folks! I hope all of you are having a good day. Here is my question: How can I calculate the thrust needed by a marine propeller to move a body of about 120 kg? Also, as long we are talking about marine propeller, our propulsion is in water and not in air, so what about the rpm? Are they...
  11. T

    Studying Electrical Engineering Tutor Needed

    Hi, I am currently distance learning an electrical engineering course from a marine college. I have study material and past exam papers. Unfortunately the college won't mark my practice exam papers so I don´t know if I am getting the correct results. Does anyone know of any online...
  12. MarwanAq

    Programs Computer engineering or electrical engineering to physics?

    I am currently a computer engineering student , in my second year to be precise. I was just wondering if I could continue my postgraduate studies in physics or anything similar , and will I be better off with a degree in electrical engineering ?. like is electrical engineering closer to physics ?.
  13. D

    Schools Aerospace Engineering Colleges

    Hey! I am thinking about majoring in aerospace engineering, and am starting to research colleges. I thought it would be helpful to get some information from current aerospace engineers or students. What college did you go to, and what did you like about it? Thanks :)
  14. AustinTahir

    Programs  -- Choosing Major in Engineering

    Hey Guyz... I Need a little help deciding the type of engineering major I Should Persue... Lets limit our Discussion to two fields... 1. Mechanical Engineering ( From a Less Advanced University) 2. Industrial Engineering ( From a more advanced university). Let me tell you first that physics is...
  15. MickeyBlue

    Material balance with a reaction (chemical engineering)

    Homework Statement Felder & Rousseau 4.73 (p. 184) A mixture of propane and butane is burned with pure oxygen. The combustion products contain 47.4 mole % H2O. After all of the water is removed from the products, the residual gas contains 69.4 mole% CO2 and the balance is O2. What is the mole...
  16. Jonheisen

    Courses Engineering physics or physics

    I am uncertain about what course to take, I was thinking about physics or Engineering physics. I wanted to work in an organization like cern, lux, esa, gsi (I know is really difficult), research also interests me a lot. So, I would like to hear what you guys think about the courses in terms of...
  17. PantheraC

    Studying Should I choose Engineering over Physics?

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and this is my very first post here :) I joined this forum not because I wanted this question answered, but because of that I know that science people are awesome! I know there is a general thread in the stickies, but it doesn't cover up all situations of...
  18. J

    Programs Interested in majoring in Electrical Engineering -- Questions

    Hello, I am interested in majoring in electrical engineering. I enjoy learning about electricity and magnetism and I also wish to learn more about solar power. Throughout my life I have never taken any Calculus or anything above (just pretty much stayed in the Algebra realm). For me, concepts...
  19. SuperDaniel

    Before buying a new laptop for engineering work....

    Hi guys, I need to buy a new laptop to work, and, after several weeks of research, finally, I have defined two different models. The first one is a Dell Precision 15 7000 http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-m7510-workstation/pd?oc=xctomp751015us_2&model_id=precision-m7510-workstation...
  20. J

    Mechanical Engineering Thesis, Mining Industry

    Hi guys, I am entering in my final year of mechanical engineering and as one of my last major assessment items, i am required to complete a thesis. I was wondering if i could get some ideas on a possible topic. I am currently employed as an undergrad mechanical engineer at a engineering firm...
  21. M

    Unable to create rendered view - Etabs 2015

    I completed one model on Etabs, everything is okay except one issue. after completed the detailing, whenever i clicked on "Reinforcement Cage Views", and then on any of beams, i got the subject error. any advise?
  22. Manoj Sahu

    New Electrical Engineering Student Seeks Guidance on Writing Research Paper

    Hi. I am an electrical engineering student in my final year. I want to write a research or review paper this year before completing my degree. I haven't written any paper before. I don't know where to start. Will someone please guide me? In addition to that I haven't selected any topics so I...
  23. A

    Mathematics courses for a PhD in Control Engineering

    Hi, I am new here and this is going to be my first post. I am pursuing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and I am absolutely fascinated by control engineering. I want to know whether I should take advanced math courses in order to better prepare myself for a PhD in Control...
  24. nikirock021

    Computer engineering or computer science?

    Hi guys. I'm a junior in high school and am debating on which field to pursue. I know it's a bit early for me but I've always wanted to go into a career with computers and just wanted some help. I'm sure similar questions have been asked before but if you would be so kind as of to answer some of...
  25. Abhirikshma

    Studying Engineering Physics or Physics?

    I have an inclination to be an experimentalist, in which discipline should I do my Bachelors in : Engineering Physics (B.Tech) or Physics (B.Sc) ? Thanks.
  26. C

    Programs Astronomy, Physics, Engineering

    Hey guys. I am in my last year of high school and I need to figure out what my major is going to be, since I will be applying to universities next summer. I am really interested in astronomy but I know I would not be able to get a job in my country with a degree in either astronomy or...
  27. J

    "Easy" but cool electrical engineering projects

    Hello, I am looking for an "easy" but cool electrical engineering project. I've tried to make a mini tesla coil, but I keep messing up the coil part itself, so I am taking a step back from it for a while. Are there any relatively easy (I am beginning) electrical projects that you have heard of...
  28. L

    Studying Tips for information technology engineering (IT engineer)

    I had applied one month ago into some universities, with the aim of switching my university major. (I studied history). I went to the entrance exams for computer science and engineering oriented fields, and waited anxiously for 1 month. I was not sure whether or not my entrance exam score was...
  29. N

    Programs Double major in Astrophysics and Engineering Physics?

    I am going to be a high school senior this fall and I want to pursue a career in astrophysics, but the amount of jobs is small, so would it be a good idea to double major in astrophysics and engineering physics? I was also wondering what other engineering majors can go with astrophysics. Also I...
  30. G

    Schools How many college courses are "TOO" many?

    I am in high school and my school offers very little in the way of higher level STEM classes. I want very badly to delve deeper into this topics so I want to take college classes over the summer. I want to take a Computer Science class and if possible I want to take an Enginnering or Science...
  31. J

    Intro Physics Any suggestions on books? (Physics & Engineering)

    I just finished my A levels in math's/physics. I decided to take a year out before I start an engineering degree. I'm looking for books to study on my work break's and any down time I get. I was looking at the 'Physics for Scientists and Engineers' by authors like Feynman and Serway. They can...
  32. D

    Classical What are the Best Physics and Math Books for Electrical Engineering Students?

    This fall I'm going to the university of electrical engineering and I am looking for some good physics and math books concerning the following topics: Physics -Classical Mechanics ( level above Calculus 2) - Electricity and Magnetism ( level above calculus 2) -Electrical cirtcuits (specially...
  33. Hercuflea

    Engineering How can I get info on engineering licensure?

    I am trying to figure out whether my state will let me take the FE exam and become an Engineer in Training. Since I have a BS in Math and an MS in physics I do not have the ABET accreditation. I've tried calling the State licensing board, and every time I just get a generic call center person...
  34. T

    Civil Engineering BS and Physics Master

    Hi all. I am studying civil engineering BS.But I am so interested in astrophysics.Can i have physics graduate and PhD. If I can do this, what should i do to make my dreams come true. Please be a light for my path. ( Sorry about my English)
  35. carb

    Contact pressure - screw pretension

    Hello, I'd like to calculate the max contact pressure in the below assembly, just before contact loss between the beam and the wall. The beam is clamped to the wall with a pretensioned screw, and sustaining a force at his gravity center. I'm assuming all bodies dimensionnaly stable (no...
  36. Woa90210

    What was most helpful understanding Signals and Systems?

    Hey guys! This is my first day on the forum so, hey! I'm a third year electrical engineering student and I'm really having some trouble with Signals and Systems so I want to know what helped other people understand it so that maybe I could try some of their methods. What were your biggest...
  37. Utilite

    Schools What advice can be given to a troubled mechanical engineering student in Turkey?

    Hello, I have a friend and she is very troubled. She is studying mechanical engineering in Turkey's top 10 to 15th university. She wants to change her school but she needs to study for the university exams again which steals one year of her life. She believes that graduating from her school...
  38. X

    Neat windings vs sloppy windings for Solenoid Actuator?

    Hello, I am a hobby machinist and also an EE PhD student. Recently I have been trying to make powerful solenoid actuators. I have succeeded, but they aren't perfect. I really want to make a professional, powerful solenoid. To give a sense of how deep I am going, here is what I have found so...
  39. Titan97

    Courses What is the scope for aerospace engineering?

    I am planning to join an undergraduate course in aerospace engineering. There are not much jobs in my country. I wish to do further studies in other countries (I don't want to stay here). I heard that getting jobs in other countries will be difficult because you need citizenship to work in their...
  40. S

    How do you know if you're smart enough for engineering?

    Some background: I just finished my second year in college. Currently majoring in architecture and realizing more and more each day that this might not be what I want to do for the rest of my life. I have a love/hate relationship with the schoolwork itself, but after working for an architect...
  41. I

    Engineering Engineering or Biomedical Science?

    Hi, Here's my dilemma... I have been accepted into both courses. I applied for Engineering first but am afraid I am not smart or driven enough to complete it. It is also 3 hours away from home, therefore, I would have to move out but unfortunately since I don't have a job my Mum has offered to...
  42. Z

    Programs A.S. in Mechanical Engineering to B.S. in Physics?

    How hard would it be to make this transition? It seems to me that the engineering classes I would take in my associates would make a few classes in my bachelors very easy.
  43. Z

    Programs Physics or Engineering (aka hardest decision of my life)

    So I've been struggling with this decision for the past 6-8 months. I go to a community college and I will be completing an associates degree in mechanical engineering in about a year (only 6 classes left). I think engineering is awesome, and so far I love the classes I've taken; Statics has...
  44. E

    What are the career goals of a young computer engineering and physics student?

    Hello my name is Elijah Hampton! I am currently working on my undergraduate degree in computer engineering with a minor in physics. I plan to obtain my MSc in physics to become a particle physicist studying string theory and/or dark matter. I cannot wait to join the discussion and get to know...
  45. V

    Can Photon Entanglement Revolutionize Aerospace Sensor Technology?

    Greetings, I am a Technical Director for an aerospace company, 38 years. I am always looking for ways to build new sensors. Photon entanglement will cut the RADAR mile in half, provide longer duty cycles, no need for an airborne receiver, and more. However, I have been involved in science for 45...
  46. Singularity13

    Do I need to know related rates for electrical engineering?

    Do I need to know related rates for electrical engineering?
  47. MexChemE

    Other What Are Your Favorite Textbooks for Chemical Engineering?

    Hello, PF! I had been meaning for some time already to start a thread like this, in which we can share our personal, technical (math, physics, engineering) library (as a list or in pictures too), and also recommend your favorite textbooks or handbooks. Here is my collection so far, as a junior...
  48. P

    LaTeX How to make that "E" symbol for Engineering Notation?

    I have failed to Google the answer because I don't even know what to call it. You know that little "E" used in Engineering notation that lacks serifs? How do I make that "E"?
  49. M

    Engineering Mechanical Engineering or......Maths?

    I'm currently a rising sophomore in college on track for engineering. I have to say, I love solving math problems, especially Calculus. I love Calculus. I started to take physics classes and I started to lose interest, mainly because its difficult and requires a lot of extra time to study, time...
  50. Ian Baughman

    Physics vs Engineering: Making a Decision

    So I know that this kind of discussion comes up somewhat regularly but I'm hoping to gain a better insight before I have to make a decision. I currently am finishing up my pre-reqs at a community college and am getting ready to submit my application for the university. For the longest time I...
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