The future of the engineering professio
1 Among various recent trends in the engineering profession computerization i
the most widespread. The trend in modern engineering offices is also toward
computerization. Computers are increasingly used for solving complex problems a
well as for handling, storing, and generating the enormous volume of data moder
engineers must work with
2 Scientific methods of engineering are applied in several fields not connecte
directly to manufacture and construction. Modern engineering is characterized by th
broad application of what is known as systems engineering principles
3 Engineers in industry work not only with machines but also with people, t
determine, for example, how machines can be operated most efficiently by workers.
small change in the location of the controls of a machine or of its position with relatio
to other machines or equipment, or a change in the muscular movements of th
operator, often results in greatly increased production. This type of engineering work i
called time-study engineering
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1 What is the most widespread trend in the engineering profession
2 What are computers used for in modern engineering?

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