Engineering Problem-Solving 101: Time-Tested and Timeless Techniques

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.MASTER UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUESAdvance your engineering skills and become a capable, confident problem solver by learning the wide arrayof tools, processes, and tactics employed in the field. Going far beyond "plug-and-chug" solutions, thismultidisciplinary guide explains the underlying scientific principles, provides detailed engineering analysis,and lays out versatile problem-solving methodologies. Written by an "engineer who teaches," with more than 20 years of experience as a practicing engineer andnumerous awards for teaching engineering, this straightforward, one-of-a-kind resource fills a long-vacantniche by identifying and teaching the procedures necessary to address and resolve any problem, regardless of its complexity. Engineering Problem-Solving 101: Time-Tested and Timeless Techniques contains more than 50 systematic approaches spanning all disciplines, logically organized into mathematical, physical/mechanical, visual, and conceptual categories. Strategies are reinforced with practical reference tables, technical illustrations, interesting photographs, and real-world examples. Inside, you'll find: 50+ proven problem-solving methods Illustrative examples from all engineering disciplines Photos, illustrations, and figures that complement the material covered Detailed tables that summarize concepts and provide useful data in a convenient format

Table of Contents:
Introduction Ch 1. Engineers as Problem Solvers Ch 2. Problem Solving Skills vs. Process vs. Techniques Part I – Mathematical Approaches to Problem-Solving Ch 3. Using Equations(“Plug and Chug”) Ch 4. Approximating and Estimating Ch 5. Interpolating and Extrapolating Ch 6. Checking Ch 7. Dimensional Analysis and Reconciling Units Ch 8. Using Similarity and Ratios Ch 9. Using Indexes or Indices Ch 10. Scaling Ch 11. Sensitivity Analysis (of Parameters) Ch 12. Response Curves and Surfaces Ch 13. Numerical Analysis & Methods Ch 14. Dimensionless Quantities or Parameters Ch 15. Assumptions, Constraints, Conditions, and Cases Part II – Physical/Mechanical Approaches to Problem-Solving Ch 16. Reverse Engineering Ch 17. Material Property Correlations Ch 18. Proof of Concept Models Ch 19. Experimental Models and Model Experiments Ch 20. Test Models and Model Testing Ch 21. Mockups and Masters Ch 22. Prototypes and Rapid Prototyping Ch 23. Trial and Error Part III – Visual, Graphic, or Iconic Approaches to Problem-Solving Ch 24. Sketching and Rendering Ch 25. Tracings and Transfers, Lofting and Lines-taking Ch 26. Graphing and Graphical Methods Ch 27. Layouts Ch 28. Flow Diagrams or Flowcharts Ch 29. Causal Diagrams (Fishbone or Ishikawa Diagrams) Ch 30. Decision Trees Part IV – Conceptual or Abstract Approaches to Problem-Solving Ch 31. Brainstorming Process, Methodology and Techniques Ch 32. Using Analogs Ch 33. Dissecting Problems: Decoupling and Coupling, Zooming In and Zooming Out Ch 34. Working Problems Backwards and Inverse Problems Ch 35.FunctionalAnalysis&Black Boxes Ch 36. Morphological Analysis and Morphological Charts Ch 37. Storyboarding Ch 38. Iteration and Iterative Design Process

About the Author :
Robert (Bob) W. Messler is Professor of Engineering at the Materials Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He spent 16 years in industry, 11 years at Grumman Aerospace, and 5 years at Eutectic-Castolin. Dr. Messler then returned to Rensselaer, where he earned his degrees, to serve as Technical Director and Associate Director of the Center for Manufacturing Productivity. He later became tenured as Professor and was appointed as Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs. Dr. Messler has authored 5 technical books.