Author's Homepage:   Kurt M. Marshek
Chapter 1: Mechanical Engineering Design in Broad Perspective
"The essence of engineering is the utilization of the resources and laws of nature of benefit humanity. Engineering is an applied science in the sense that it is concerned with understanding scientific principles and applying them to achieve a designated goal. Mechanical engineering design is a major segment of engineering; it deals with the conception, design, development, refinement, and application of machines and mechanical apparatus of all kinds."