Introduction to Engineering

Ice-Breaking Activity:

Exchanged the cards with different teams so they could be arranged chronologically.
Since the activity had to be finished in ten minutes, it was really helpful in terms of time management.
This activity has led me to reflect that every card had an engineering product from the 20th century, and that product development is ongoing as technology develops.

Bangalore Sewage Problem:

Bangalore, India's sewage problem has been a major concern for a number of years due to a combination of factors including population increase, rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and bad management techniques.

Root Causes:

Insufficient access to clean water for household and other use.
Nobody is taking initiative to address the sewage issue.
Insufficient knowledge within the communities.

Possible Solutions:

One potential option could be to establish sewage treatment plants (STPs) throughout residential complexes and communities.
Prevent and minimize the release of hazardous chemicals and other materials into rivers from factories and other industrial sites.
Routine monitoring of pollutants.

Reflection:

Since sewage is becoming a serious issue in many parts of the world, it is important that appropriate action be taken and solutions put into place to lessen the problem.

Engineering need identification Activity:

Problem identified:

Flyover construction, which is built to improve traffic flow is causing traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters and nearby residents.

Potential Solutions:

i) Accelerated construction: Use of latest technology and equipments to reduce the duration of construction.

ii) Alternate Routes and Diversions: Well-planned alternate routes and diversions help in redirecting and reducing traffic.

iii) Real-time traffic monitoring system: The system equipped with sensors and cameras to identify traffic congestion and adjust traffic signals.

iv) Use of public transport: The use of public transport reduces the number of vehicles, decreasing traffic.

Engineering Disciplines Involved:

i) Civil Engineering

ii) Structural Engineering

ii) Traffic Engineering

iv) Transportation Engineering

v) Electrical Engineering

vi) Mechanical Engineering

vii) Electronics Engineering

viii) Environmental Engineering

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