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Engineering Problem Solving - A Classical Perspective (Hardcover)
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Engineering Problem Solving - A Classical Perspective (Hardcover)
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Engineering, at its origins, was a profession of problem solving.
The classic text, Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences by Galileo
Galilei is revisited in this ambitious and comprehensive book by
Milton Shaw. In-depth discussions of passages from the Galileo text
emphasize the ""mind set"" of engineering, specifically the roles
played by experimentation and dialog in analysis and creativity.
In the epilogue, the author points out that engineering students
are usually exposed to two types of faculty. The first type is
mathematically oriented and mostly interested in analytical
solutions. The second type is interested in devising and
experimenting with innovative solutions. However, since many
talented graduates move directly into teaching instead of gaining
real world experience, an imbalance of analytical teaching has
occurred. Shaw points out through an example by Dr. Dave Lineback
that learning to solve practical engineering problems is a very
important part of an engineer's education, but is often denied due
to expense and time and effort required. This book fills in many of
the gaps in engineering education by showing students, and
professionals, the historical background of problem solving.
Among those who will find this book particularly useful are
engineers working in cross-disciplinary capacities, such as
mechanical engineers working with electrical engineering concepts
or polymeric materials, engineers preparing for professional
engineering exams, mid-career engineers looking to broaden their
problem-solving skills, and students looking for help growing their
skills.
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