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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  1. Z

    Programs Best minor for a Mechanical Engineering student?

    At the university I'm planning on transferring to in a year I pretty much have to take a bunch of technical electives which can come from any STEM department. For example, I could take a bunch of theoretical physics classes that will count towards my degree or I can take more ME classes that...
  2. D

    Engineering Recommended textbooks based on provided topics (supplementary undergrad texts)

    well hello everyone! I have just started my college and i have in mind to find books that are beneficial to certain subject I am studying and i asking for your help. I'm not an English native so I am going to help you help me by providing a subject description so you can tell me your...
  3. ramzerimar

    Books on structures of rockets and spacecraft?

    I've been looking after some good books dealing with structural engineering of rockets and spacecraft s in general. I know that Rocket Propulsion Elements is a good book on rocket science, but I'm looking not only for propulsion but more specifically for structural design (loads, stress...)...
  4. A

    Programs Picking an engineering program with a Physics bachelor's degree

    Up until this past summer, I thought I was going to go to Physics grad school following my undergraduate study. I worked at an REU program at UC Davis this summer, and decided that physics was not the route for me. Now I am trying to decide to which engineering discipline I should apply. I have...
  5. ramzerimar

    Aerospace transferable skills?

    I would like to know what are some transferable skills a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace industry for some years could bring to other engineering areas (like renewable energies, oil and gas, structures, manufacture...). Preferably, areas of expertise in the field of fluid...
  6. MRrelativity

    Engineering How well is the nuclear engineering job market doing?

    Hello, my name is Samuel. I am a sophomore at Missouri S&T, I just switched my major from physics to Nuclear engineering. I am looking to get my degree in nuclear engineering and then work in the industry for a little bit before going to grad school and working on reactor design. I'm sorry if...
  7. Z

    I How do you find Z when the temperature line ends on the compressibility chart?

    How do you find a value for Z using the compressibility chart when the temperature line you're trying to use ends? For example, if you look at the compressibility chart and try to find a value for z with P_r = .75 and T_r = .96, you will notice that the line for T_r = .95 ends well before the...
  8. AnthoPhysx

    Engineering Which career can I get the most out of science?

    Long story short... I have been in community college for quite a while now and I just recently switched my major to Electrical Engineering from Business Administration. I personally just found that career path so boring and so I started hanging out with the science nerds at my community college...
  9. Z

    Why isn't the temperature of this vapor T_sat?

    A rigid tank with a volume of 2.00m3 contains 5.77 kg of saturated liquid-vapor mixture of water at 75 deg C. Now the water is slowly heated. Determine the temperature at which the liquid in the tank is completely vaporized. Why isn't the temperature just 75C? If it is already a mixture in...
  10. S

    Other Studying Computer Engineering but need some guidance

    Hello everyone! New member here :p So first of all, I'm studying Computer Engineering and I'm in my 4th semester currently. So, in this semester I'm having some new classes like Java programming, taking another class called Applied Electronics and Numerical Methods. So, first of all I'm really...
  11. M

    Engineering Biomedical Engineering vs. Bioinformatics

    Which of these fields would allow one to make a bigger impact on treatment of mental illnesses? What about neurological disorders? And if you could also explain why that would be great, Thanks!
  12. A Furious Potato

    Biomedical Engineering: power (W) needed to warm blood

    Homework Statement Fast-flow blood warmers (pictured below) can be used to heat blood products (carefully and uniformly) when rapid, high-volume transfusions are necessary, in order to prevent hypothermia in the patient. The blood product density and specific heat can be assumed to be 1.12...
  13. Gjmdp

    Studying Is it worth studying Aerospace engineering for Astronomy?

    I want to be an astrophysicist. Physics and Astronomy are my passions, my love. But, I also love Aerospace engineering, and there's no way I can just have this passion as a mere hobby. So, do you think that studying a Master on Aerospace engineering will be worth for being an Astrophysicist...
  14. Ivan Ramos

    Engineering Important career advice needed

    hello, I am currently a sophomore pursuing a bachelor's in chemical engineering at Auburn University, Alabama. While chemical engineering is a great career, I just do not think that it is for me and I feel like I will enjoy Aerospace engineering a lot more (i really, really like physics and am...
  15. Z

    Why can we assume the temperature of a fluid is T_sat?

    For example, in this question.. A 11 L rigid container contains 10-kg of R134a at 100kPa. Determine the temperature and total enthalpy in the container. Why can we just assume that the temperature we're looking for is T_sat, how do we know this isn't a compressed liquid? How do we know it...
  16. M

    Engineering Hardware vs. Software in biomedical engineering?

    For someone with a bachelors in computer engineering, looking to go to grad school for biomedical engineering, which would be more useful, their knowledge of software, or their knowledge of hardware?
  17. Alissa95

    What to do after MSci Physics? Physics/aerospace/etc....?

    Please excuse any rambling, I’m going to try and make this as concise as possible. My background: I’m currently about to enter my 4th (final) year of an integrated masters in ‘Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology’ – all that means is that all the particle and cosmology modules were...
  18. Z

    Programs What type of engineering uses a lot of thermo?

    I'm taking mechanical engineering thermodynamics right now and it's awesome. We just got into enthalpy and stuff like that and it's so interesting. It has me thinking that maybe I want to do something that has a lot of thermo or subjects that are similar.
  19. ramzerimar

    I What's the feasibility of space mining companies?

    Recently, I've been reading about those space mining companies (like Deep Space Mining and Planetary Resources), and from an amateur point of view, I thought that the overall idea was pretty interesting. I mean, the concept is that they would be mining resources that could be useful in space...
  20. M

    Engineering Do I need a Ph.d to start a Biomedical engineering business?

    I am very ambitious and want to start a business one day that will invent new technologies that will change the healthcare industry. Will I need a Ph.D for this? or will a Masters be enough? I'm pretty sure inventing these new technologies will require someone doing research, which is why I'm...
  21. gerardofingurbe

    Going from Electronics Engineering to Theoretical Physics?

    Due to the current situation in Venezuela , i decided on studying Two carreers in two different universities a public one and a private one (In Venezuela public universities are best , But they're usually on strike so they delay your studies often and a lot) , What i really love is physics ...
  22. deon0783

    Civil Engineering - Bar Question

    Hey everyone, I'm at my limits here trying to solve a question, I can't seem to figure out how the lecturer gets the solution to the following problem... Can someone please direct me the correct methodology or better yet give me some guidance on what to do? Thank you. The Questions and...
  23. T

    Can genetic engineering alter an existing phenotype?

    If existing technology can not, will it ever be possible?
  24. kuan9611

    Engineering Engineering Enrollment Statistics - Thoughts?

    Hi all! I'm an undergrad sophomore in engineering trying to decide on which major to pursue (namely civil/mechanical). Recently I came across this fascinating piece of publication, which contained a massive amount of data regarding engineering enrollments by major, demographic, and school...
  25. VNN

    Programs Physics or Engineering comparison?

    I love physics/maths/ETC.. I'M considering physics and doing relevant preparation(Only in y11(15 years old))... Just wondering if there are any benefits to engineering in comparison? This include all aspects like satisfaction/pay/Amount of science involved/ETC...? Thanks
  26. M

    Masters options for electrical engineering?

    I graduated with a B.E.E. last year, took some time off now i am planning to pursue a masters degree in engineering. i did graduate with a decent grade but i did not enjoy studying electrical engineering at all. my aptitude is more towards management and arts. are there any masters options in...
  27. N

    Programs Can i get a masters of engineering with a physics degree?

    i have been studying physics since last year... and i considered that i would like to combine engineering ...and especially ,electrical engineering(robotics ) ... i don't have the opportunity to change school right now so i considered if i can combine them at the future with a master...
  28. D

    Engineering Can you do advanced engineering without an advanced degree?

    Hi, I'm a student and I'm trying to decide what particular field I should study and how much time I should spend in school. I'm interested in engineering and would like to do advanced engineering that would be intellectually challenging and use advanced math and physics. However, I would...
  29. M

    Engineering Is Engineering as monotonous and "boring" as suggested?

    Greetings, users of this forum. I am long time browser and new-member on this website, as such please accept my apologies for any of the likely mistakes i have made in not following protocol in posting this thread and the shortcomings and ignorance i currently possesses due to my lack of...
  30. I

    Engineering Energy systems engineering + business

    so I ill be going into my first year of energy systems engineering but I would really love to develop my own business surrounding things like biofuels and wind farming , i was just wondering what prospects are their to develop a business or if there are any sort of ideas around that field.
  31. C

    Subsea Engineering Question - air required to lift load

    Hi, I am working on a product design which would be used sub sea. It is designed to lift a small load off the sea bed. I have not worked out the exact details yet but the following should be a good start: Load 30Kg Depth 30m I plan on using an air bag of some description - the bag needs to...
  32. N

    Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering?

    im a senior high school student from India have about 3 days in hand having difficulty in deciding between the two careers. I am planning to peruse undergraduate in USA but in a big confusion Can someone put a clear image about these two branches of engineering as i am unclear about their job...
  33. Graham1874

    Mechanical-Structural Engineering: Forces/Moments on Complex Beam

    Homework Statement To give a bit of context, I am doing my final year university project on micro-mechanical interactions between an AFM probe and a sample surface. I do not have notes for a system this complicated, as we always considered our systems to be rigid bodies. I was always...
  34. S

    Engineering Students Academic Discussion

    Hi guys, I am doing a quick survey here. I am not sure this is appropriate in this section but here it is. If your are an engineering students, could you guys please comment on: 1) Who do you ask when you stuck on study-related questions (eg. lecture note, tutorial, assignment questions...
  35. vinicius0197

    Engineering Which mechanical engineering jobs are the most stable?

    From what I understand, there are some industries in Mechanical Engineering that are typically boom/bust (like oil and gas and aerospace). I wonder which ones are the most stable? I think HVAC is a possibility, but I don't know if it's the kind of thing that I would like to work on for my entire...
  36. M

    Is a Career in Nuclear Engineering Promising for an Arab/Jordanian Student?

    Hi, what are the most important courses i am going to take ? like the bases of a nuclear engineering. Are they radiation/ nuclear theory and thermal hydraulics ?
  37. risp

    Engineering Suggest to me which engineering major should I go for

    I am currently in a high school IB student with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as HL. I want to take up a career in nuclear engineering but not as a researcher instead I want to solve real life problems and work in a power plant or a shipyard which makes nuclear-powered submarines and ships. I...
  38. E

    Engineering MBA + Engineering: Job Prospects & Benefits

    Hello all, Is it beneficial to get MBA beside an engineering degree in terms of enhancing my chances in getting a job? Thanks
  39. M

    Schools Which university in Canada is best for mining engineering?

    Hi. I am wondering which university in Canada is best for mining engineering. Waiting for your replies!
  40. schmikah

    Nuclear Mechanic/ Engineering Laboratory Technician

    To everyone reading this, hello. I'm obviously new but bursting with interest in nuclear plant design. I already have six years of experience in Naval nuclear power plant operation and maintenance, so if anyone can clue me into the wider world, I would be eternally grateful.
  41. ramzerimar

    Engineering Which engineering jobs are the most technical?

    Most of the engineers I know are currently working in positions that are not strictly related to their majors (things like supply chain management, sales...). Looks like there are more job opportunities in those areas. That doesn't really appeal to me, since I like to deal more with simulations...
  42. VoloD

    Job Skills Why is University never considered in the hiring process

    Why do people base a new employees skill set based solely on degree and not the program they attended. For example, engineering is considered to be a marketable field. However, not all engineering programs are created equal. I understand that elite institutions will be preferred over the...
  43. H

    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...
  44. 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...
  45. 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...
  46. 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...
  47. 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...
  48. N

    What are the benefits of training and education for scientists?

    Hi there I'm glad that I'm a member in this forum
  49. 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...
  50. 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...
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