what do you know about mechanical engineering?

ShawnD1 · 05-08-2003, 07:14 PM

to register at a technical school i want, i have to write a report explaining everything i know about the career to which the training program leads to.

the program i want to take is Mechanical Engineering Technology so i have to know lots about what mechanical engineering technologists do.
i have bunch of info i took from a website as well as talking to my dad (he works with mechanical engineers).

so far i have this:
-Some specialties include applied mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; energy systems; pressure vessels and piping; and heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems
-1 out of 2 jobs were in manufacturing-mostly in machinery, transportation equipment, electrical equipment, instruments, and fabricated metal products industries
-employment of mechanical engineers in business and engineering services firms is expected to grow faster than average as other industries in the economy
-there is currently a large shortage of mechanical engineering technologists
-Median annual earnings of mechanical engineers were $58,710 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $47,600 and $72,850. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,770, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,610

anything important anybody could add?

Billforce · 05-08-2003, 10:01 PM

A few years ago, I couldn't even spell MECKANICAL ENGUNEER,
Now I are one

Graduated BSME 1967, all it gave me was the ability to LEARN. My working field has primarily been in energy, energy conservatin and utization of waste energy.

Good field of endeavor! Lot's of luck.

ukulele · 05-09-2003, 05:47 PM

If you can tell the difference between a spring and a lever You'll do well. A lot of engineers can't.

Cpl_Squirrel · 05-09-2003, 06:52 PM

Here's a tip: Be sure to place your sentry turrets in easily guarded areas.

ShawnD1 · 05-09-2003, 07:06 PM

mostly under stair sets is good

dexmax · 05-10-2003, 08:28 AM

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Some specialties include applied mechanics; computer-aided design and manufacturing; energy systems; pressure vessels and piping; and heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems

this is pretty much it...

you only need to dig deeper(a little bit).
For applied mechanics look for books about machine design, strength of materials, engineering materials, and mechanics.

For energy systems, pressure systems, heating, refrigeration, airconditioning: look for books about thermodydnamics(concentrate on the laws of thermodydnamics), fluid mechanics, refrigeration and airconditioning, energy conversion systems(ENERCONSYS), power plant engineering.

For CAD: there are lots of sources... You can use references for Autodesk ACAD: Mechanical Desktop(that's what I use).

Good luck on your studies for Mechanical Engineering. It is very challenging and Fun.

I graduated BSME2001, good luck!

dexmax · 05-10-2003, 08:32 AM

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Originally posted by ukulele
If you can tell the difference between a spring and a lever You'll do well. A lot of engineers can't.

And please don't forget Newtons Laws(all Laws)--[this is for mechanics], and Thermodynamic Laws[for those involving energy conversions].

causticVapor · 05-10-2003, 04:13 PM

Well, I was considering becoming a mechanical engineer when the thought of electrical engineering put that to the grave... more interested in designing chips now than lock-lever-latch-pulley mechanisms; if you want to talk to a prospecting ME then talk to Giblet Plus!.

I've also considered aerospace but will have plenty of time in college to figure out what I want to do.

axle619 · 05-10-2003, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Cpl_Squirrel
Here's a tip: Be sure to place your sentry turrets in easily guarded areas.

ROFL, I just burst out after readin tthis....

Optimus Prime · 05-10-2003, 06:32 PM

Upgrade them to level 3 and always press "x" to drop unnecessary ammo.

j.m@talk · 05-11-2003, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by Billforce
Graduated BSME 1967, all it gave me was the ability to LEARN. My working field has primarily been in energy, energy conservatin and utization of waste energy.

Which really means he never gets off his @rse so as to conserve energy

Billforce · 05-11-2003, 11:22 PM

Look who's throwing rocks, at least my hand isn't permanently formed in the shape of a beer can.

ShawnD1 · 05-13-2003, 02:45 AM

ok in my poking and prodding i've gotten some material here. basically this is what i have as the theories all behind mechanical engineering

Solid Mechanics and Dynamics – Design structures and mechanical components to withstand normal working stresses such as vibration, effects of weather, oxidation, and reduction. Predict stress and internal loads to be able to select appropriate materials, shapes and designs to be the most efficient and effective.

Fluid Mechanics – Fluid mechanics is concerned with the motion of liquids and gases and the machinery, which causes or is affected by that motion. Applications include acoustics, aerodynamics, pollutant dispersion, pumps, fans, turbines, pipelines, lubrication and almost anything else relating to fluids.

Thermodynamics – Thermodynamics is the study of energy conversion from one form to another. Applications include energy production, heating, cooling, combustion of fuels and ventilation.

in my report i even have a nice section on certifications for engineering technologists