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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the foundational electrical knowledge that a mechanical engineer (M&E engineer) should acquire, particularly in the context of working in a construction company. Participants share their experiences and suggest areas of focus for learning electrical concepts relevant to the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant emphasizes starting with Ohm's Law as a fundamental concept for understanding electrical circuits.
  • Another participant questions the original poster's educational background, suggesting that their mechanical engineering curriculum should have included electrical circuit fundamentals.
  • A participant mentions having taken two semesters of electrical engineering courses and highlights that practical experience is crucial for understanding electrical design.
  • The original poster indicates they have some background in electrical principles but seeks further knowledge due to their job responsibilities involving electrical AutoCAD layout drafting.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of agreement on the importance of foundational electrical concepts, but there is no consensus on the adequacy of mechanical engineering education in preparing individuals for electrical design tasks.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that practical experience and mentorship are critical for learning electrical design, suggesting that theoretical knowledge alone may not be sufficient.

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Im a recently graduated mechanical engineer and i just joined a construction company as an M & E engineer. i want to know the basics of electrical knowledge that a mechanical engineer should know. please advise me on this topic. i am willing to learn and expand my knowledge.
 
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Start with Ohm's Law, then go on to bigger and better things.

Seriously though, did you learn nothing about electrical circuits in your ME curriculum? Where did you go to school?
 
Dr.D said:
Start with Ohm's Law, then go on to bigger and better things.

Seriously though, did you learn nothing about electrical circuits in your ME curriculum? Where did you go to school?
yeah i did. principles of electrics and electronics in my first year. I am from malaysia. my job scope involves electrical autocad layout drafting. so i think its better to be prepared.
 
I took two semesters of EE as an ME and have done a little bit of electrical design. Nothing in college prepares you for it, you just have to learn by doing, under the tutelage of an actual EE.
 

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