What is engineering

In general, engineering is a science that deals with design, construction and operation of structures, machines, engines and other devices. An engineer is a person who has higher technical education. An engineer should have a profound knowledge in his branch and a basic knowledge in some other fields as engineering problems are complex and interrelated. The word “engineering” has a lot of meanings and can be translated into Russian in many ways.

6.7 Match the English and Russian words and word combinations.

1.	machinery of all types	a)	изготавливать продукцию, изделия
2.	is divided into	b)	конструирование механизмов
3.	field n	c)	станки
4.	machine-tools	d)	отрасль, сфера (исследования, применения)
5.	machine design	e)	все типы механизмов
6.	to make products	f)	подразделяется на

6.8 Read the text and answer the questions. . What do mechanical engineers do? In what spheres should mechanical engineers have profound knowledge?

Mechanical engineering

Engineers in this field design, build, test and operate machinery of all types. The field is divided into:

1. machine-tools, mechanisms, materials, hydraulics and pneumatics;

2. work and energy, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

A mechanical engineer must be trained in mechanics and hydraulics, metallurgy and machine design. A mechanical engineer designs not only the machines that make products but the products themselves.

6.9 Read and translate the text. Answer the questions: What do engineers design and supervise? What requirements should newly built ships meet?

Why should naval architects have profound knowledge of higher mathematics?

construction of ships	—	строительство судов
stability n	—	остойчивость
strength n	—	прочность
floatability n	—	плавучесть
reliability n	—	надежность
determine v	—	определять
shape n	—	форма, обводы судна
hull structure	—	конструкция корпуса
a ship hull	—	корпус судна
welding n	—	сварка
intended for them	—	предназначенную для них
principal dimensions	—	главные измерения