Chapter 1 Flashcards
Introduction to Civil Engineering
Engineering is _____?
The application of science and math to solve problems
What is engineering? RECITE
The application of scientific, economic,
social, and practical knowledge in order to design, build, maintain, and improve structures,
machines, devices, systems, materials, and processes.
Fields of Engineering
- Agricultural and Biosystems engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Biomedical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Computer engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Geodetic engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mining engineering
- Civil engineering
AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (ABE)
Use of mathematics, biological and physical
sciences, and engineering principles
ABE solve problems relating to the
- production, handling and processing of biological materials for food, feed, fiber and fuel
- preservation of natural resources and environment quality
- design and production of agric. machine systems
Field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft
Aerospace Engineering
BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
- Aeronautical engineering – within Earth’s
atmosphere - Astronautical engineering – space flight or
“rocket science”
BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
—-Within Earth’s atmosphere
Aeronautical Engineering
BRANCHES UNDER AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
— space flight or “rocket science”
Astronautical Engineering
Improves human health through cross- disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice
Biomedical Engineering
Uses chemistry, physics, mathematics,
and economics to efficiently use,
produce, transform, and transport
chemicals, materials, and energy
Chemical Engineering
Computer engineers analyze and
evaluate computer systems, both
hardware and software
Deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, electromagnetism
Electrical Engineering
***Electrical Engineering
Circuits or devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Electronics
***Electrical Engineering
Interaction of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields
Electromagnetism
Gathering physical data on the surface of the earth with the use of precision instruments
Geodetic Engineering
Geodetic Engineering is the scientific and methodical processing of these data and presenting them on
graphs, plans, maps, charts or documents
Deals with the optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations to improve quality and productivity
Industrial Engineering
Branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery and devices
Mechanical Engineering
Application of science and technology to the extraction of minerals from the earth
Mining Engineering
Deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and railways.
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering deals… (RECITE)
Deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and railways.
UPLB Engineering Programs
1) Agricultural and Biosystems engineering
2) Chemical Engineering
3) Civil Engineering
4) Electrical Engineering
5) Industrial Engineering
6) Mechanical Engineering
7) Materials Engineering
Engineering Issues (ENUMERATE)
- Energy, transportation and climate change
- Clean drinking water
- Natural and man-made disaster mitigation
- Environmental protection
- Natural resource management
ENGINEERING CHALLENGES (ENUMERATE)
- Attracting and retaining broader sections of the youth, particularly women
- Forging effective interdisciplinary alliances with the natural and social sciences, and the arts
- Enhance focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation
Engineering Issues/Challenges
- insufficient engineering capacities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- lack of diversity in the field
- Human health (Covid-19)
- Water supply
- Climate change
- Disaster risk management
- Mining
- Data management
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Smart cities
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
- Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
- Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
- Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
- Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
- Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
- Reduced Inequality: Reduce inequality within and among countries.
- Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
- Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
- Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
- Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
- Life on Land: Protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss.
- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable institutions.
- Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
