How many times have we been amazed at the great art of engineering? From the Pizza Tower to the Burj Khalifa, there are so many wonders. As we celebrate Engineer's Day in India today, let us remember one of those great miracles.
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E ngineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science, and types of application. See glossary of engineering. Engineering has existed since ancient times, when humans devised inventions such as the wedge, lever, wheel and pulley, etc.
History of Engineering.
Engineering has existed since ancient times, when humans devised inventions such as the wedge, lever, wheel and pulley, etc.
The term engineering is derived from the word engineer, which itself dates back to the 14th century when an engine'er (literally, one who builds or operates a siege engine) referred to "a constructor of military engines. In this context, now obsolete, an "engine" referred to a military machine, i.e., a mechanical contraption used in war (for example, a catapult). Notable examples of the obsolete usage which have survived to the present day are military engineering corps, e.g., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The word "engine" itself is of even older origin, ultimately deriving from the Latin ingenium (c. 1250), meaning "innate quality, especially mental power, hence a clever invention.
Later, as the design of civilian structures, such as bridges and buildings, matured as a technical discipline, the term civil engineering entered the lexicon as a way to distinguish between those specializing in the construction of such non-military projects and those involved in the discipline of military engineering.
About Indian Engineer's Day.
Today in India , Engineer's day is celebrated as tribute to the greatest Indian engineer and Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraya (popularly known as Sir MV).
Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraya ji.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s life is an inspiration in itself. He was born in Muddenahalli in the Chikkaballapur Taluk of Kolar District (Mysore State), on the 15th of September 1861.
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The very inspirational life anecdotes of Bharata Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, every Indian must know and inculcate-@postcard.news.com |
He completed his early education in Chikkaballapur, then he came to Bangalore for higher education. He joined the Central College.
- Once visvesvaraya was working with pen and paper in the dark with a lamp. His friend came to meet him. Visvesvaraya quickly blew the lamp, brought another set of lamp, pen and paper near his friend. Upon being asked, on why he did so, Visvesvaraya replied “That was office work and I use it only for that purpose”
- Once he received a letter from his friend asking for a place to stay for a few days, he intended to stay in the government guest house. Visvesvaraya made arrangements for his friend to stay at the government guest house by paying a month’s rent of 250 rupees.
- He used the government car only for his official purpose. Even though he didn’t own a car initially he didn’t make use of the government car for his personal works.
- He was a great man with work ethics. He was sincere to his work and made sure he used office facilities only for the office purposes. He never misused his powers, unlike many people in power today.
In Karnataka, his stories of struggle during his school days and how he used Street lamps to study during his student life is what every parent tell their children.
Sir MV came to Bangalore with his pocket empty and with no roof over his head!
A family from Kodagu, was looking for a tutor for the children. Visvesvaraya, himself a student, became their tutor. He lived with them and also earned a few rupees.
Nothing stopped this lad, even though poverty-stricken he stood high in the B.A. Examination in 1881. He got some help from the Government of Mysore and joined the Science College in Poona to study Engineering. In 1883 he ranked first in the L.C.E. and the F.C.E. Examinations (these were like the B.E. Examination of today).
His success as an engineer and Diwan of Mysore is very well known. Let us see few unknown stories which reveal his life principles.
Age was No Barrier!
To learn about metallurgy procedures he made a trip to USA with his other Indian engineers at an old age. An American officer showed them new equipments and procedures. They came across a giant machine with 75 foot ladder. The rest of the engineers who were very young compared to visvesvaraya hesitated to step forward but he was the first person to start climbing.
Visvesvaraya lived for 101 years and he never considered age as a barrier to learn something new in life. He never let his old age and physical weakness stop him from trying something new.
7 Engineering Wonders of the world.
We often debate the definition of wonder due to the ambiguity of facts around an undiscovered mystery. However, when it comes to engineering marvels, there is no debate.
Below is a list of the 7 most spectacular engineering marvels of the world.
1. Hoover Dam.
At nearly 400 metres wide, the Hoover Dam was one of the first engineering marvels of its time. The dam opened in 1936 and still powers 30 US cities.
2. Burj Khalifa.
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world at 829 metres tall.
3. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
The largest suspension bridge in the world. Not only did this take 10 years to build, it also involved approximately 2 million workers. The Akashi Kayiko is built to survive earthquakes and hurricanes.
4. Channel Tunnel.
5. Three Gorges Dam.
6. Panama Canal.
With an official construction time of 33 years, the Panama Canal is an engineering marvel for a number of reasons.The Panama Canal is responsible for the rise in trade of exotic goods due to marine vessels journeys being shortened.
7. Large Hadron Collider.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is possible the most impressive engineering marvel to date. This extremely complex machine was designed to study the smallest components of the universe.
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