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    The document discusses the history of engineering in three parts: 1) The Scientific and Industrial Revolution from 1600-1870 AD which saw advances in steam power, electricity, textiles and other fields. Important figures included James Watt, Benjamin Franklin, and Michael Faraday. 2) The Second Industrial Revolution from 1870-1970 AD which brought advances in aviation, shipbuilding, space exploration and more. Man first landed on the moon in 1969. 3) The Information Age, characterized by achievements in electrification, automobiles, airplanes, computers, the internet and more, as well as ongoing engineering challenges around sustainable energy, infrastructure, health, and other issues.

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    The document discusses the history of engineering in three parts: 1) The Scientific and Industrial Revolution from 1600-1870 AD which saw advances in steam power, electricity, textiles and other fields. Important figures included James Watt, Benjamin Franklin, and Michael Faraday. 2) The Second Industrial Revolution from 1870-1970 AD which brought advances in aviation, shipbuilding, space exploration and more. Man first landed on the moon in 1969. 3) The Information Age, characterized by achievements in electrification, automobiles, airplanes, computers, the internet and more, as well as ongoing engineering challenges around sustainable energy, infrastructure, health, and other issues.

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    A.History of engineering part 2 Scientific and Industrial Revolution (~1600 AD -~1870


    AD)
    1.Important people
    a.James Watt
    b.Benjamin Franklin
    c.Allesandro Volta
    d.Michael Faraday
    2.Engineering methods
    a.Civil engineering
    b.Steamships
    c.Steam locomotives
    d.Mining and Metallurgy
    e.Forestry
    f.Electrical engineering
    g.Chemical engineering
    h.Mechanical engineering
    i.Steam engines
    j.Windmills
    k.Petroleum
    l.Military engineering
    m.Textiles
    3.Pascal's calculator
    a.Mechanical calculator
    b.50 prototypes
    4.Cotton gin
    a.Invented by Eli whitney
    b.Quick and easy
    c.Led to more slaves
    d.Contributed to American civil war
    e.We do not always know the ramifications of our designs
    5.Textiles
    a.First cotton mill created on England
    6.Steam engines
    a.Water transport
    b.Land transport
    7.Electricity and magnetism
    a.Turbines
    b.Electric motors
    B.Second Industrial revolution (~1870 AD -~ 1970 AD)
    1.Types
    a.Civil engineering
    b.Aeronautical engineering
    c.Aerospace engineering
    d.Electrical engineering
    e.Chemical engineering
    f.Power/Energy generators
    g.Military engineering
    h.Marine engineering
    i.And other forms of engineering
    2.Marks of second industrial revolution
    a.Planes grew in size and safety
    b.Ships grew in size and firepower
    c.Man landed on the moon on July 21st 1969
    d.Tc-497 overland train
    C.Information age
    1.Achievements
    a.Electrification-supply homes with electricity
    b.Automobile
    c.Airplane
    d.Water supply and distribution
    e.Electronics
    f.Radio
    g.Agriculture
    h.Computers
    i.Telephone
    j.Air conditioning and refrigeration
    k.highways
    l.Spacecraft
    m.Internet
    n.Imaging
    o.Household appliances
    p.Health tech
    q.Petroleum
    r.Laser and fiber optics
    s.Nuclear tech
    t.High performance materials
    2.Engineering Challenges
    a.Make solar energy economical
    b.Provide energy from fusion
    c.Develop carbon Sequestration methods
    d.Manage nitrogen cycle
    e.Provide access to clean water
    f.Restore and improve urban infrastructure
    g.Advance health information
    h.Engineer better meds
    i.Reverse engineer the brain
    j.Prevent nuclear terror
    k.Secure cyberspace
    l.Enhance VR
    m.Advance personalized learning
    n.Engineer the tools of discovery
    o.Engineer nuclear fusion

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