Engineering Nature
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Engineering Nature
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Author : Jessica B. Teisch
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2011
Engineering Nature written by Jessica B. Teisch and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Science categories.
Focusing on globalization in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Jessica Teisch examines the processes by which American water and mining engineers who rose to prominence during and after the California Gold Rush of 1849 exported the United
Design Nature Iv
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Author : C. A. Brebbia
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2008
Design Nature Iv written by C. A. Brebbia and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Design categories.
Design in engineering and science has often been inspired by nature. This has been more evident in recent years, after a period during which our civilization thought in terms of taming rather than working in harmony with nature. The consequences of that approach are still with us and have resulted in a world increasingly homogenized, lacking in biodiversity and with increased pollution. Mankind has been slow to learn and even slower to apply the lessons that nature offers, in spite of the urgency of our predicament. This book contains papers presented at the fourth International Conference on Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering . The emphasis of this Volume is on engineering and architectural applications and on biomimetics, reflecting in some measure current interest in finding environmentally friendly solutions which also optimize the use of natural resources. The contributions have been arranged into the following topics: Biomimetics; Shape and Form in Engineering Nature; Nature and Architectural Design; Natural Materials and Surfaces; Complexity; and Education.
The Engineering Project
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Author : Gene Moriarty
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11
The Engineering Project written by Gene Moriarty and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11 with Technology & Engineering categories.
We all live our daily lives surrounded by the products of technology that make what we do simpler, faster, and more efficient. These are benefits we often just take for granted. But at the same time, as these products disburden us of unwanted tasks that consumed much time and effort in earlier eras, many of them also leave us more disengaged from our natural and even human surroundings. It is the task of what Gene Moriarty calls focal engineering to create products that will achieve a balance between disburdenment and engagement: &“How much disburdenment will be appropriate while still permitting an engagement that enriches one&’s life, elevates the spirit, and calls forth a good life in a convivial society?&” One of his examples of a focally engineered structure is the Golden Gate Bridge, which &“draws people to it, enlivens and elevates the human spirit, and resonates with the world of its congenial setting. Humans, bridge, and world are in tune.&” These values of engagement, enlivenment, and resonance are key to the normative approach Moriarty brings to the profession of engineering, which traditionally has focused mainly on technical measures of evaluation such as efficiency, productivity, objectivity, and precision. These measures, while important, look at the engineered product in a local and limited sense. But &“from a broader perspective, what is locally benign may present serious moral problems,&” undermining &“social justice, environmental sustainability, and health and safety of affected parties.&” It is this broader perspective that is championed by focal engineering, the subject of Part III of the book, which Moriarty contrasts with &“modern&” engineering in Part I and &“pre-modern&” engineering in Part II.
The Nature Of Engineering
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Author : G F C Rogers
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave
Release Date : 2013-12-31
The Nature Of Engineering written by G F C Rogers and has been published by Palgrave this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-31 with categories.
Thermofluids
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Author : David Ting
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2022-04-11
Thermofluids written by David Ting and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-11 with Science categories.
Thermofluids: From Nature to Engineering presents the fundamentals of thermofluids in an accessible and student-friendly way. Author David Ting applies his 23 years of teaching to this practical reference which works to clarify phenomena, concepts and processes via nature-inspired examples, giving the readers a well-rounded understanding of the topic. It introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics which underpin most engineering systems, providing the reader with a solid basis to transfer and apply to other engineering disciplines. With a strong focus on ecology and sustainability, this book will benefit students in various engineering disciplines including thermal energy, mechanical and chemical, and will also appeal to those coming to the topic from another discipline. Presents abstract and complex concepts in a tangible, accessible way Promotes the future of thermofluid systems with a focus on sustainability Guides the reader through the fundamentals of thermofluids which is essential for further study.
Nature And Properties Of Engineering Materials
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Author : Zbigniew D. Jastrzebski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Nature And Properties Of Engineering Materials written by Zbigniew D. Jastrzebski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Materials categories.
The Nature And Properties Of Engineering Materials
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Author : Zbigniew D. Jastrzebski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Nature And Properties Of Engineering Materials written by Zbigniew D. Jastrzebski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Bioengineering
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Author : Christine Burillo-Kirch
language : en
Publisher: Nomad Press
Release Date : 2016-08-22
Bioengineering written by Christine Burillo-Kirch and has been published by Nomad Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-22 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In Bioengineering: Discover How Nature Inspires Human Designs, young readers explore designs and innovations that come from nature. Leonardo da Vinci studied birds’ wings to draw his design of a man-made flying machine and engineers still look to birds when attempting to make planes more aerodynamic. And a burr on your shirt from walking through a field sticks like Velcro, doesn’t it? The plant and animal world provides engineers and scientists with a host of ideas to apply to the human world to make it a better place to live. Bioengineering explores different fields, including communication, transportation, and construction, and follows the process of engineering from the raw material of the natural world to the products we use in the human world every day. Activities such as building cantilevers and inventing a new fabric that mimics pinecone behavior require kids to think critically about their own needs and find creative ideas to fulfill those needs using designs from nature. Essential questions and links to digital and primary resources make this book an engaging and illuminating experience.
Engineering And Ecosystems
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Author : Bhavik R. Bakshi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2023-11-23
Engineering And Ecosystems written by Bhavik R. Bakshi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book demonstrates how the inclusion of nature in engineering decisions results in innovative solutions that are economically feasible, ecologically viable, and socially desirable. It advances progress toward nature-positive decisions by protection and restoration of ecosystems and respect for ecological boundaries. The topic of this book is an active area of academic research, and leading companies are including goals associated with ecosystem services in their sustainability plans. This book is the first collection of methods and applications that explicitly include the role of nature in supporting engineering activities and describes the role that ecosystems play in supporting technology and industry. It describes approaches, models, applications, and challenges for innovation and sustainability that will be useful to students and practitioners.
Flow Phenomena In Nature A Challenge To Engineering Design
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Author : Roland Liebe
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2007
Flow Phenomena In Nature A Challenge To Engineering Design written by Roland Liebe and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
Do we have an adequate understanding of fluid dynamics phenomena in nature and evolution, and what physical models do we need? What can we learn from nature to stimulate innovations in thinking as well as in engineering applications? Concentrating on flight and propulsion, this unique and accessible book compares fluid dynamics solutions in nature with those in engineering. The respected international contributors present up-to-date research in an easy to understand manner, giving common viewpoints from fields such as zoology, engineering, biology, fluid mechanics and physics. Contents: Introduction to Fluid Dynamics; Swimming and Flying in Nature; Generation of Forces in Fluids - Current Understanding; The Finite, Natural Vortex in Steady and Unsteady Fluid Dynamics - New Modelling; Applications in Engineering with Inspirations From Nature; Modern Experimental and Numerical Methods in Fluid Dynamics.