TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thiel, David V.
TI  - Research methods for engineers
SN  - 9781107034884
U1  - 001.42 DDC23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Cambridge
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Construction Engineering and Management (ME-CE)
N2  - Learn how to plan for success with this hands-on guide to conducting high-quality engineering research. Plan and implement your next project for maximum impact: step-by-step instructions cover every stage in engineering research, from the identification of an appropriate research topic through to the successful presentation of results. Improve your research outcomes: discover essential tools and methods for producing high-quality, rigorous research, including statistical analysis, survey design, and optimisation techniques. Research with purpose and direction: clear explanations, real-world examples, and over 50 customisable end-of-chapter exercises, all written with the practical and ethical considerations of engineering in mind. A unique engineering perspective: written especially for engineers, and relevant across all engineering disciplines, this is the ideal book for graduate students, undergraduates, and new academics looking to launch their research careers; Timelessly customisable end-of-chapter exercises can be used to catalyse research in any engineering field.

Includes practical examples from the fields of chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering .
Provides useful guidance for those required to write proposals and reports in a language which is not their native tongue.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to engineering research
2. Literature search and review
3. Developing a research plan
4. Statistical analysis
5. Optimisation techniques
6. Survey research methods
7. Research presentation
8. The path forward
Appendix A. Matlab plot functions
Appendix B. Excel plot functions

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