The Engineering Design Process

This book examines all techniques used in the thermal and materials sciences, fluid engineering and engineering mechanics to foster an understanding of the engineering design process from the recognition of a need and the definition of design objectives through product certification and manufacturing of a prototype. Coverage includes insight on how to manage a project, safety and environmental protection plus a unique chapter concerning ethics. Mini projects stress such topics as codes and specifications, economical design, statistical data analysis, simulation and modeling, creativity and innovation. The Engineering Design Process.

Managing Design Projects.

Modeling and Simulation.

Design Analyses for Material Selection.

Engineering Economics.

Optimization in Design.

Statistical Decisions.

Design for Reliability.

Safety and Environmental Protection.

Engineering Ethics.

Communications in Engineering.

ATILA ERTAS is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies, Texas Tech University, USA. Dr. Ertas has been the driving force behind the conception and development of the transdisciplinary model for education and research, and had 12 years of industrial experience prior to pursuing graduate studies.