MEE 1109 Introduction to

Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Ayşegül GÜNGÖR ÇELİK

 The Mechanical
Engineering Profession

An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Edition

WHAT IS ENGINEERING?

The word “engineering” derives from the Latin root ingeniere, meaning to design or to devise, which also forms the
basis of the word “ingenious.” Those meanings are quite appropriate summaries of the traits of a good engineer.

At the most fundamental level, engineers apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, and materials—as well as
their skills in communications and business—to develop new and better technologies.

In that sense, the work of an engineer differs from that of a scientist/mathematics, who would normally emphasize
the discovery of physical laws rather than apply those phenomena to develop new products. Engineering is
essentially a bridge between scientific discovery and product applications.

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WHAT IS ENGINEERING?

Engineering is the practical endeavor in which the tools of mathematics and science are applied to develop
cost-effective solutions to the technological problems facing our society.

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WHAT IS ENGINEERING?

Engineers Can Do Anything

•Invent–Develop a new product, system, or process that has never existed before

•Innovate–Improve an existing technological product, system, or method

Invent
Build
Design
Analyze
Orchestrate
Create
Conceive
Evaluate
Improve

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WHO ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS?

The field of mechanical engineering encompasses the properties of forces, materials, energy, fluids, and motion, as
well as the application of those elements to devise products that advance society and improve people’s lives.
The U.S. Department of Labor describes the profession as follows:

Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture and test tools, engines, machines, and other
mechanical devices. They work on power-producing machines such as electricity-producing generators, internal
combustion engines, steam and gas turbines, and jet and rocket engines. They also develop power using machines
such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, robots used in manufacturing, machine tools, materials
handling systems, and industrial production equipment.

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WHO ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS?

Mechanical Engineer

Finding creative solutions to difficult problems!

•Perhaps the broadest of all the engineering disciplines.

•Working with motion, energy, forces, and materials.

•Concerned with analysis, design, manufacture and operation of areas such as:
Energy
Defense
Environment
Health & Bio
Manufacturing
Transportation

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WHO ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS?

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

Mechanical engineering isn’t all about numbers, calculations, computers, gears, and grease. At its heart, the
profession is driven by the desire to advance society through technology. The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) surveyed its members to identify the major accomplishments of mechanical engineers. This
professional society is the primary organization that represents and serves the mechanical engineering community
in the United States and internationally. This top ten list of achievements, summarized in Table 1.1, can help you
better understand who mechanical engineers are and appreciate the contributions they have made to your world.

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WHO ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS?

CAREER PATHS
Because such a wide variety of industries employ mechanical engineers,the profession does not have a one-size-fi ts-
all job description. Mechanical engineers can work as designers, researchers, and technology managers for companies
that range in size from small start-ups to large multinational corporations.

To give you a glimpse of the range of available opportunities, mechanical engineers can:
• Design and analyze any component, material, module, or system for the next generation of
automobiles
• Design and analyze medical devices, including aids for the disabled, surgical and diagnostic equipment,
prosthetics, and artificial organs
• Design and analyze efficient refrigeration, heating, and air-conditioning systems
• Design and analyze the power and heat dissipation systems for any number of mobile computing and
networking devices
• Design and analyze advanced urban transportation and vehicle safety systems
• Design and analyze sustainable forms of energy that are more readily accessible by nations, states,
cities, villages, and people groups
• Design and analyze the next generation of space exploration systems

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WHO ARE MECHANICAL ENGINEERS?

CAREER PATHS
Mechanical engineers can work as designers, researches, and technology managers for companies that range in size
from small start-ups to large multinational corporations
The following job position titles all required a degree in mechanical engineering:

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TYPICAL PROGRAM OF STUDY

As you begin to study mechanical engineering, your program will most likely
include the following four components:

• General education courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fi ne arts

• Preparatory courses in mathematics, science, and computer programming
• Core courses in fundamental mechanical engineering subjects
• Elective courses on specialized topics that you find particularly interesting

After completing the core curriculum, you often will have the flexibility to build an individualized program of study
through elective courses in such fields as aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, computer-aided
design, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and robotics, among other fields.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR 30%
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Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Course Structure Diagram with Credits

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Course Structure Diagram with Credits

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Course Structure Diagram with Credits

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Technical Elective Courses

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Mechanical Engineering Education

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Mechanical Engineering Education

Some examples of the main courses in mechanical engineering education:

Staticsis mechanics with the idealization that the acceleration of mass is negligible in Newton’s laws.
Dynamics concerns motion associated with the non-negligible acceleration of mass.
Strength of materials expands statics to include material properties and also pays more attention to distributed forces
(traction and stress)
Mechanism technique Providing students with mobility features of machines and equipments; enabling students to
investigate whether they are working or not, and to make designs
Material Science To make any engineered device, structure or product you need the right material.
Materials Science and Engineering is the study of all materials, from those we see and use everyday such as a glass or a
piece of sport equipment to those used in aerospace and medicine.
Thermodynamics Thermodynamics can be defined as the science of energy.
Fluid Mechanics The science that deals with the behavior of fluids at rest (fluid statics) or in motion (fluid dynamics),
and the interaction of fluids with solids or other fluids at the boundaries

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Mechanical Engineering Education

Some examples of the main courses in mechanical engineering education:

Heat transfer The science that deals with the determination of the rates of such energy transfers is heat transfer.
Manufacturing methods The process of converting raw material into finished products is called as production process.
In this production process, different types of machines, tools, equipment are used to produce the finished good.
Several types of manufacturing processes are applied in production process based on the nature of work and ultimate
resultant finished goods required.
Experimental methods in Engineering The course presents an overview of measurement tasks in engineering
environments. Different concepts for the acquisition and processing of typical measurement quantities are introduced.
Engineering Economics This course is mainly concerned with economic analysis for engineering and managerial
decision making. It consists of techniques for evaluating the worth of prospective projects, investment opportunities
and design choices.

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Mechanical Engineering Education

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET. http://www.abet.org/) is an organization formed by
over two dozen technical and professional societies, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ABET
endorses and certifi es almost 3000 engineering programs at more than 600 colleges and universities across the United
States through their accreditation process. ABET has also begun accrediting international engineering programs. The
board has identifi ed a set of skills that new engineering graduates are expected to have, which are useful benchmarks
for you to consider while monitoring progress during your studies:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. Since World War II, science has been a
mainstay of engineering education, and mechanical engineering students have traditionally studied mathematics,
physics, and chemistry.

b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. Mechanical engineers
set up and perform experiments, use state-of the art measurement equipment, and interpret the physical
implications of the test’s results.

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c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as
economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. This
skill is the core of mechanical engineering. Engineers are trained to conceive solutions to open-ended technical
problems and to prepare a detailed, functional,safe, environmentally friendly, and profi table design.

d. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. Mechanical engineering is not an individual activity, and you
will need to demonstrate the skills necessary to interact effectively with others in the business community.

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. Engineering is firmly based on mathematical
and scientific principles, but it also involves creativity and innovation to design something new. Engineers are often
described as problem solvers who can confront an unfamiliar situation and develop a clear solution.

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. Through your courses and personal experiences, you
will see that engineers have a responsibility to act professionally and ethically. Engineers need to recognize ethical
and business conflicts and resolve them with integrity when they arise.

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g. An ability to communicate effectively. Engineers are expected to be competent in both written and verbal
communication, including the presentation of engineering calculations, computations, measurement
results, and designs.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global economic,
environmental, and societal context. Engineers create products, systems, and services that potentially impact
millions of people across the globe. A mechanical engineer who is aware of that context is able to make sound
technical, ethical, and career decisions.
i. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. “Educate” does not mean to fill up
with facts; rather, it means to “bring out.” Therefore, your intellectual growth should continue to bring out new
knowledge and understanding long after you graduate.
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues. Engineers need to be aware of social, global, environmental, economic,
and political developments that are of current importance, since they provide the context for the technical
problems that a society faces and that engineers are expected to solve.
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. This
skill is based in part on using computer aided engineering software tools and the ability to think critically about
numerical results.

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