History of EngineeringHistory of Engineering

Every new innovation builds on Every new innovation builds on ideas of previous innovations.ideas of previous innovations.

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Engineering is…Engineering is…

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The Speed of HistoryThe Speed of History

Rate at which we currently introduce innovations is far more rapid than in the past

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Foundations of EngineeringFoundations of Engineering

Early civilizations examined their environments & saw areas where life could be easier Improved fishing, hunting Better shelter Better weapons

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Historic BackgroundsHistoric Backgrounds

Civil Industrial Mechanical

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History of Civil EngineeringHistory of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is to design systems that are functional, efficient, & durable

Ancient Egyptians used surveying for flood predictions

Romans measured & marked land, laid out aqueducts & designed roads

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History of Civil EngineeringHistory of Civil Engineering

Bridges Dams Roads Tunnels Water

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History of Industrial EngineeringHistory of Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineer’s main role is to combine workers, machines, and materials to increase productivity & reduce waste

Tribal cultures created more efficient tools & made best use of people’s specific skills

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History of Industrial EngineeringHistory of Industrial Engineering

Early machines used in Industrial Revolution created by innovators would be in this category

Drills, lathes, crankshaft, water wheels, steam engines, etc.

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History of Mechanical EngineeringHistory of Mechanical Engineering

Concerned with machines & mechanical devices

Involved in the design, development, production, operation & service of these devices

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History of Mechanical EngineeringHistory of Mechanical Engineering

Chariots Boats Trains Bicycles Automobiles

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