Engineering disciplines Flashcards
definition of mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is the discipline of engineering that is associated with machines, mechanical devices and mechanical systems
definition of electronic and electronic engineering
The discipline of engineering for electrical components, devices and systems
Definition of Aerospace (aeronautical) engineering
flight vehicles inside earths atmosphere
Definition of Aerospace (astronautical) engineering
Flight vehicles outside earths atmosphere
Definition of communication engineering
communication systems to do with the way info is sent and received
Chemical engineering
Testing Chemical products and chemical manufacturing processes (food drink, medicine)
Civil Engineering definition
Infrastructure :bridges roads airports and services 9gas water electric, waste, Drainage
Definition of Automotive engineering
Land based vehicles and transportation (trains, buses, cars)
Definition of Biomedical engineering
Healthcare - for humans work with others to develop systems, equipment and devices to help with clinical problems
Definition of software engineering
Computer Systems, Building systems that cant be touched (programmes, apps etc)
Uses of mechanical engineering
Gears/ anything that mechanically moves
electrical engineering examples
PowerStation, household appliances, integrated circuits
Aerospace engineering examples
Aircrafts, space vehicles, missiles
Communication engineering examples
Telephone, radio, fibre optics
Chemical engineering examples
Pharmaceuticals, fossil fuels, food and drinks
