The Impossible Engineers

Author : Chandra Mukerji
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781400833146

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Impossible Engineering by Chandra Mukerji Pdf

The Canal du Midi, which threads through southwestern France and links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, was an astonishing feat of seventeenth-century engineering--in fact, it was technically impossible according to the standards of its day. Impossible Engineering takes an insightful and entertaining look at the mystery of its success as well as the canal's surprising political significance. The waterway was a marvel that connected modern state power to human control of nature just as surely as it linked the ocean to the sea. The Canal du Midi is typically characterized as the achievement of Pierre-Paul Riquet, a tax farmer and entrepreneur for the canal. Yet Chandra Mukerji argues that it was a product of collective intelligence, depending on peasant women and artisans--unrecognized heirs to Roman traditions of engineering--who came to labor on the waterway in collaboration with military and academic supervisors. Ironically, while Louis XIV and his treasury minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert used propaganda to present France as a new Rome, the Canal du Midi was being constructed with unrecognized classical methods. Still, the result was politically potent. As Mukerji shows, the project took land and power from local nobles, using water itself as a silent agent of the state to disrupt traditions of local life that had served regional elites. Impossible Engineering opens a surprising window into the world of seventeenth-century France and illuminates a singular work of engineering undertaken to empower the state through technical conquest of nature.

Author : MJ Fletcher
Publisher : MJ Fletcher
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Impossible Engineers by MJ Fletcher Pdf

Chloe Masters’ world changes in a heartbeat and all she did was touch a doorknob. James Nightshade has been on Chloe’s mind since the day she met him. Arrogant and frustrating, she thought she had put him behind her when she chose Michael Slade. When the secret she is seeking leads to questions about the death of Nightshade’s former girlfriend, she has no chose but to bring him into the investigation. A move she will come to regret. Danger awaits them around every corner as they search for answers. In the end a choice will need to be made, but is Chloe strong enough to make it?

Author : John Brooks Slaughter,Yu Tao,Willie Pearson Jr.
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421418155

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Changing the Face of Engineering by John Brooks Slaughter,Yu Tao,Willie Pearson Jr. Pdf

How can academic institutions, corporations, and policymakers foster African American participation and advancement in engineering? For much of America’s history, African Americans were discouraged or aggressively prevented from becoming scientists and engineers. Those who did enter STEM fields found that their inventions and discoveries were often neither recognized nor valued. Even today, particularly in the field of engineering, the participation of African American men and women is shockingly low, and some evidence indicates that the situation might be getting worse. In Changing the Face of Engineering, twenty-four eminent scholars address the underrepresentation of African Americans in engineering from a wide variety of disciplinary and professional perspectives while proposing workable classroom solutions and public policy initiatives. They combine robust statistical analyses with personal narratives of African American engineers and STEM instructors who, by taking evidenced-based approaches, have found success in graduating African American engineers. Changing the Face of Engineering argues that the continued underrepresentation of African Americans in engineering impairs the ability of the United States to compete successfully in the global marketplace. This volume will be of interest to STEM scholars and students, as well as policymakers, corporations, and higher education institutions.

Author : Paola Inverardi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540682035

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Software Engineering Education in the Modern Age by Paola Inverardi Pdf

This tutorial book presents an augmented selection of the material presented at the Software Engineering Education and Training Track at the International Conference on Software Engineering, ICSE 2005, held in St. Louis, MO, USA in May 2005. The 12 tutorial lectures presented cover software engineering education, state of the art and practice: creativity and rigor, challenges for industries and academia, as well as future directions.

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1382 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Harbors
ISBN : PRNC:32101050739612

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Report of the Chief of Engineers by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers Pdf

Author : Małgorzata Mycielska
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Discoveries in science
ISBN : 9781776571703

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Impossible Inventions by Małgorzata Mycielska Pdf

Previously published in English in 2017. Originally published in Poland in 2014.

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1542 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009856746

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Report of the Chief of Engineers U.S. Army by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605951997

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International Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE 2014) by Anonim Pdf

CSSE2014 proceeding tends to collect the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and worldwide state-of-art knowledge on Computer Science and Software Engineering. All the accepted papers have been submitted to strict peer-review by 2–4 expert referees, and selected based on originality, significance and clarity for the purpose of the conference. The conference program is extremely rich, profound and featuring high-impact presentations of selected papers and additional late-breaking contributions. We sincerely hope that the conference would not only show the participants a broad overview of the latest research results on related fields, but also provide them with a significant platform for academic connection and exchange. The Technical Program Committee members have been working very hard to meet the deadline of review. The final conference program consists of 126 papers divided into 4 sessions.

Author : Dan Neil
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614280156

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The Impossible Collection of Cars by Dan Neil Pdf

It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, but most often only a handful of collectors ever come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true, showcasing the one hundred most exceptional cars of the twentieth century in ASSOULINE's third volume in the Impossible Collection series. Each luxury automobile—from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1996 McLaren F1—was chosen for its revolutionary engineering, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. Assouline is pleased to announce this exquisite tome, which features cars owned by celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Ralph Lauren, Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley. This Impossible Collection volume is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate.

Author : John Gribbin
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262043236

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Six Impossible Things by John Gribbin Pdf

“An elegant and accessible” investigation of quantum mechanics for non-specialists—“highly recommended” for students of the sciences, sci-fi fans, and anyone interested in the strange world of quantum physics (Forbes) Rules of the quantum world seem to say that a cat can be both alive and dead at the same time and a particle can be in two places at once. And that particle is also a wave; everything in the quantum world can described in terms of waves—or entirely in terms of particles. These interpretations were all established by the end of the 1920s, by Erwin Schrödinger, Werner Heisenberg, Paul Dirac, and others. But no one has yet come up with a common sense explanation of what is going on. In this concise and engaging book, astrophysicist John Gribbin offers an overview of six of the leading interpretations of quantum mechanics. Gribbin calls his account “agnostic,” explaining that none of these interpretations is any better—or any worse—than any of the others. Gribbin presents the Copenhagen Interpretation, promoted by Niels Bohr and named by Heisenberg; the Pilot-Wave Interpretation, developed by Louis de Broglie; the Many Worlds Interpretation (termed “excess baggage” by Gribbin); the Decoherence Interpretation (“incoherent”); the Ensemble “Non-Interpretation”; and the Timeless Transactional Interpretation (which theorized waves going both forward and backward in time). All of these interpretations are crazy, Gribbin warns, and some are more crazy than others—but in the quantum world, being more crazy does not necessarily mean more wrong.

Author : Caroline Baillie,George Catalano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031799495

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Engineering and Society: Working Towards Social Justice, Part I by Caroline Baillie,George Catalano Pdf

Engineers work in an increasingly complex entanglement of ideas, people, cultures, technology, systems and environments. Today, decisions made by engineers often have serious implications for not only their clients but for society as a whole and the natural world. Such decisions may potentially influence cultures, ways of living, as well as alter ecosystems which are in delicate balance. In order to make appropriate decisions and to co-create ideas and innovations within and among the complex networks of communities which currently exist and are shaped by our decisions, we need to regain our place as professionals, to realise the significance of our work and to take responsibility in a much deeper sense. Engineers must develop the 'ability to respond' to emerging needs of all people, across all cultures. To do this requires insights and knowledge which are at present largely within the domain of the social and political sciences but which need to be shared with our students in ways which are meaningful and relevant to engineering. This book attempts to do just that. In Part 1 Baillie introduces ideas associated with the ways in which engineers relate to the communities in which they work. Drawing on scholarship from science and technology studies, globalisation and development studies, as well as work in science communication and dialogue, this introductory text sets the scene for an engineering community which engages with the public. In Part 2 Catalano frames the thinking processes necessary to create ethical and just decisions in engineering, to understand the implications of our current decision making processes and think about ways in which we might adapt these to become more socially just in the future. In Part 3 Baillie and Catalano have provided case studies of everyday issues such as water, garbage and alarm clocks, to help us consider how we might see through the lenses of our new knowledge from Parts 1 and 2 and apply this to our every day existence as engineers. Table of Contents: Introduction / Engineering and Society / Engineering and the Public / Globalisation, Development, and Technology

Author : Steve Tockey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1147 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781119546672

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How to Engineer Software by Steve Tockey Pdf

A guide to the application of the theory and practice of computing to develop and maintain software that economically solves real-world problem How to Engineer Software is a practical, how-to guide that explores the concepts and techniques of model-based software engineering using the Unified Modeling Language. The author—a noted expert on the topic—demonstrates how software can be developed and maintained under a true engineering discipline. He describes the relevant software engineering practices that are grounded in Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics. Model-based software engineering uses semantic modeling to reveal as many precise requirements as possible. This approach separates business complexities from technology complexities, and gives developers the most freedom in finding optimal designs and code. The book promotes development scalability through domain partitioning and subdomain partitioning. It also explores software documentation that specifically and intentionally adds value for development and maintenance. This important book: Contains many illustrative examples of model-based software engineering, from semantic model all the way to executable code Explains how to derive verification (acceptance) test cases from a semantic model Describes project estimation, along with alternative software development and maintenance processes Shows how to develop and maintain cost-effective software that solves real-world problems Written for graduate and undergraduate students in software engineering and professionals in the field, How to Engineer Software offers an introduction to applying the theory of computing with practice and judgment in order to economically develop and maintain software.

Author : United States. Army. Forces, Pacific
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : MINN:31951T002511507

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Engineers of the Southwest Pacific, 1941-45 by United States. Army. Forces, Pacific Pdf

Author : United States. Army. Forces, Pacific
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : UOM:39015027335309

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Engineers of the Southwest Pacific, 1941-1945 by United States. Army. Forces, Pacific Pdf

Author : Marijan Jozic
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781468605389

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Aviation Engineering by Marijan Jozic Pdf

Marijan Jozic has been involved in avionics engineering and maintenance for over 40 years. He has held a variety of roles, from Test Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Engineer, Systems Engineer, to Product and Program Manager.In Aviation Engineering: Navigating Through the Golden Years, Marijan candidly shares his journey through the world of avionics. Covering the 40-year period between 1980 and 2020, he discusses his experiences, observations, challenges faced, obstacles overcome, and the lessons learned throughout his successful career, as he proudly carried the torch through a crucial time in the aviation industry. The insights provided on team building and leadership can be beneficial for any stage of a career path."Who else could be most qualified to write a book about the golden years of aviation than Marijan Jozic? From the bowels of electromechanical instrumentation to the latest flight management computers, from the 'steam gauges' to LCD and Head Up displays, Marijan has seen, designed and managed their implementation. Thus then, who best to lead you in a journey through those golden years."Randolph Johnstone PhD, Former Boeing Associate Technical Fellow (ISBN:9781468605396 ISBN:9781468605402 ISBN:9781468605389 DOI:10.4271/9781468605396)