History of Engineering Every new innovation builds on ideas of

History of Engineering Every new innovation builds on ideas of previous innovations. Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

Engineering is Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

The Speed of History Rate at which we currently introduce innovations is far more rapid than in the past Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

Foundations of Engineering Early civilizations examined their environments & saw areas where life could be easier Improved fishing, hunting Better shelter Better weapons Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

Historic Backgrounds Civil Industrial Mechanical Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History 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 Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History of Civil Engineering Bridges Dams Roads Tunnels Water Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History 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 Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History 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. Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History of Mechanical Engineering Concerned with machines & mechanical devices Involved in the design, development, production, operation & service of these devices Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press

History of Mechanical Engineering Chariots Boats Trains Bicycles Automobiles Engineering Your Future Great Lakes Press