INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING?

Mechanical engineering is an engineering branch
that combines engineering
physics and mathematics principles with materials
science to design, analyze, manufacture, and
maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest
and broadest of the engineering branches.
The mechanical engineering field requires an
understanding of core areas

including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis,

and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such
as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product
lifecycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment
and machinery, heating and cooling
systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and
others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation
of machinery.
Mechanical engineering emerged as a
field during the Industrial Revolution in
Europe in the 18th century; however, its
development can be traced back
several thousand years around the
world. In the 19th century,
developments in physics led to the
development of mechanical engineering
science. The field has continually evolved to incorporate advancements; today
mechanical engineers are pursuing developments in such areas
as composites, mechatronics, and nanotechnology. It also overlaps with aerospace
engineering, metallurgical engineering, civil engineering, electrical
engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering,
and other engineering disciplines to varying amounts. Mechanical engineers may also
work in the field of biomedical engineering, specifically with biomechanics, transport
phenomena, biomechatronics, bionanotechnology, and modelling of biological systems.

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WHAT DOES A MECHANICAL ENGINEER DO?
Mechanical engineers are typically involved
with the generation, distribution, and use of
energy; the processing of materials; the
control and automation of manufacturing
systems; the design and development of
machines; and the solutions to
environmental problems.
Research, testing manufacturing,
operations, marketing, and administration
are some other key activities associated with practicing Mechanical Engineers.
Mechanical engineers are characterized by personal creativity, breadth of knowledge,
and versatility. They are also valuable and reliable multidisciplinary team members.
The technical subject areas that form the main basis for their work include mechanics,
energy transfer and conversion, design and manufacturing, and the engineering sciences.
Through clever use of analysis, modelling, design, and synthesis, they solve important
problems to improve quality of life.
Mechanical engineers work on teams responsible for developing a wide range of products
and systems including, for example, space shuttle vehicles, aircraft of all sizes and
shapes, automobiles, turbines, pumps, power plants, and factories.
Virtually any machine or process you can think of
has benefited from the influence of a mechanical
engineer.
Everyday conveniences such as refrigeration,
microwave cooking, high-fidelity sound
reproduction, transportation, communication, and
copying are affordable largely because
mechanical and other engineers worked together
to make it happen.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN THE

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Mechanical engineering science covers every aspect of building design, from structural
integrity to material selection, with both of these branches finding their place in
engineering principles and engineering mathematics. Similarly, all machinery within the
building is considered part of a mechanical engineers domain. This includes HVAC
equipment, the ducts and ventilation shafts that take off from output assemblies towards

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 the different storeys of the structure, and all of the associated pumps and pipes that tie
these independent systems together.

On apportioning the mechanical components

of an engineering firm's project, the work is
traditionally divided into planning stages and
followed by the mechanical design phase, a
process that leads to the incorporation of
services into the construction process.
Imagine planning all of the services of the
building and integrating the designs into the
construction work. Prefabricated wall panels
will naturally adapt to the design by
incorporating access panels for pipes and
utility ducts. The same process applies to foundation work and the construction of below
ground structures, with the plant room scaled to accommodate mechanical assemblies.
A more abstract mathematical phase addresses service constraints by focusing on
building performance needs. One example of this engineering approach comes from
heating requirements and energy expenditure, with these factors playing a direct
influence on everything from the capacity of the main boiler to the size of the air handling
units that process climate control functionality.

Computer model simulations have forced some mechanical engineering duties to enter
the cyberspace domain. Energy and comfort modelling studies achieve a level of
predictive planning that's difficult to match through alternative means, but the eye of
mechanical engineering still has a direct
correlation with aesthetics. Try illustrating that
last point by taking a peek at a hypothetical
case where building mechanical systems are
expected to integrate seamlessly with the
architecture of the structure. Mechanical
engineering comes to the rescue by partnering
design with physics and pairing visual appeal
with building envelope design. Thus, the
principles of the engineer work on a number of
levels, on the actual infrastructure of the
building as seen from a purely physical viewpoint, and on an aesthetic level when
planning systems and services that are critical for comfort and safety. A sampling of those
services include:

 Water pipes and sewage systems

 Sprinkler systems

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 Analytical planning that provides pumps and plant equipment to drive the
aforementioned services
 The 'big picture' design capacity to analyse structural integrity
 Building material selection. Planning for load-bearing assets
The twenty-first century mechanical engineer creates environmentally sound strategies.
Natural light ambiance and natural ventilation is a key part of this plan, as is the innovative
energy-saving features that include renewable energy resources. You'll find engineers
poring over biomass designs and geothermal options, with advanced strategies evolving
from computer models.

Mechanical engineering covers a diverse selection of physical attributes when

approached through the construction industry sector, but focus springs from the
application of physics-derived problem solving techniques and a sound design strategy
that's born of intelligent analysis.

ASSIGNMENT:
1. Name and describe 10 greatest achievements/inventions of mechanical
engineering. Arrange them according to your personal opinion based on their
significance to the society and science.
2. Submit to USTeP in .pdf file.
3. Due date: August 31, 2020 9am.

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Mechanical Engineering Department
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