List of basic engineering topics

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Engineering is the practice and method of applying scientific and empirical knowledge to the service of humanity, and is distinct from the physical sciences, which are studies of the natural universe. Basic topics in engineering include:

Contents 1 Nature of engineering 2 Branches of engineering 3 History of engineering 4 Basic engineering concepts 5 Engineering scholars 6 Leaders in engineering 7 Engineering lists 8 See also

[edit] Nature of engineering

Main article: Engineering

[edit] Branches of engineering

[edit] History of engineering

Main article: History of engineering

[edit] Basic engineering concepts

• fasteners
• hand tools
• machine tools
• measuring -- measurement
• materials -- material science
  • corrosion
• engineering and science contrasted
• quality -- validation -- quality control
• design
  • drawings -- drawing -- CAD -- drafting
  • cost
• management -- planning -- teamwork -- peopleware

[edit] Engineering scholars

[edit] Leaders in engineering

[edit] Engineering lists

Main article: List of engineering topics

[edit] See also

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