机械英语Unit 1 Mechanical Engineering.ppt

Unit 1 Mechanical Engineering Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Some mechanical gizmos What is mechanical engineering? Mechanical engineering: It is the branch of engineering that deals with machines and the production of power. It is particularly concerned with forces and motion. How to define something? Try to define such things: dog [concrete] animal; a common animal with four legs, fur, and a tail. Dogs are kept as pets or trained to guard places, find drugs etc love [abstract] a strong feeling of caring about someone, especially a member of your family or a close friend a strong feeling of liking someone a lot combined with sexual attraction Check page 22, make sure how to define one thing. History of Mechanical Engineering The meaning of steam engine: 1. providing a key source of power for the Industrial Revolution 2. giving an enormous impetus to the development of machinery of all types When received the formal recognition: In 1847 the founding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Birmingham, England Development of Mechanical Engineering the practice by the mechanic of an art based largely on trial and error the application by the pro engineer of the scientific method in research, design, and production Fields of Mechanical Engineering 1.Development of machines for the production of goods 2.Development of machines for the production of power 3.Development of military weapons 4.Bioengineering 5.Environmental control Functions of Mechanical Engineering 1. understanding / dealing with the bases of mechanical science dynamics concerning the relation between forces and motion thermodynamics dealing with the relation among the various forms of heat, energy and power etc. 2. the sequence of research, design, and development 3. production of products and power, which embraces planning, operation, and maintenance 4. coordinating function of the mechanical engineeri