ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
To Professor
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_536_72551dc98d93b787ebbc04952f0be50e.pdf
2007-06-01
3
3
10.22047/ijee.2007.536
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Advancements in mechanical engineering in old Iran
Mechanical engineering is the science of creation and transmission of motion in machines and the behavior of matter under the action of force. Design is the ultimate goal in mechanical engineering. Good designs survive forever. In this paper a number of interesting designs from 3rd, 6th and 7th hejri centuries are presented. These designs are ingenious, practical and in most cases applicable to present day’s engineering needs. This study shows that mechanical engineering in old Iran was in a relatively advanced stage and Iranian engineers were competent in the fields of automatic control, mechanisms, fountains, hydraulic circuits, and elevators, machining and polishing of hard materials and precious stones and had many useful innovations and inventions.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_537_7462558a9e772bb017237669f61cd4d7.pdf
2007-06-01
1
27
10.22047/ijee.2007.537
History
mechanical engineering
Iran
hydraulic circuit
mechanisms
Drilling
precious stones
Gholamhossen
Daneshi
1
Professor , Sharif University of Technology, School Engineering Material
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Necessity of Educational evolution in Mechanical Engineering
The trend of evolution and takeover of new industries, as well as emerging new sciences and technologies, will bring deep and radical changes in industries and daily life of mankind. Responding to the today's and tomorrow's need of industries by Mechanical Engineers requires different tools and knowledge that are typically used today and parallel to the above mentioned changes, Mechanical Engineering Education needs to be changed. In this paper, a brief history of engineering education in general and mechanical engineering education in particular, will be discussed first and the trend of changes in this regard will be reviewed. The necessity of putting the emphasis on the applied problems and "engineering education" rather than "engineering sciences" is mentioned without undermining the importance of theoretical and basic subject-materials typically offered in the mechanical engineering curriculum. Paying more attention on research in mechanical engineering education in Iran is another matter which is recommended in this paper. Here, the necessary changes in the mechanical engineering curriculum are categorized in the four cases: 1) issues related to the learning environment, 2) issues related to the mechanics of the learning process, 3) issues related to the partnership with industry and other institutions and 4) issues related to the content of mechanical engineering education (especially the latter), due to the emerging novel technologies and the role of the mechanical engineers in these matters are given. Such new technologies are: micro/nano technology, biotechnology, information technology, and ecology/energy. Finally, a list of actions necessary to take in mechanical engineering education is listed.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_538_0973577399456a1ecf5961b2b5c7b685.pdf
2007-06-01
25
50
10.22047/ijee.2007.538
mechanical engineering
New Technologies
History
Research
novel methods
Ebrahim
Shirani
1
Professor , Esfahan University of Technology, Mecahnical Engineering Department
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Introducing a Comprehensive approach to Mechanical Engineering Education
This article introduces a comprehensive approach to mechanical engineering education in which the core courses at undergraduate level are integrated in a sequential setting with a systematic vision. The paradigm exposes students to general problem solving approach instead of trying to find specific solution procedure to specific problems. As a result the student begins to realize connections between what are often perceived as apparently unrelated topics and will be provided with a common consistent problem solving approach for all courses. This approach has recently been used in several American universities, and in general the response to the new curriculum has been very positive. Implementing the new paradigm in revising the mechanical engineering curriculum of Iranian universities that follow a centralized policy in their academic program demands serious and thoughtful study on the part of specialists in the field.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_539_9c389815b52ba770a48003660ce24eb8.pdf
2007-06-01
51
71
10.22047/ijee.2007.539
integrating
conservation and accounting principles
System
Model
mojtaba
mahzoon
1
professor , shiraz university, faculty of engineering
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Humanities and Arts: Effective and Essential Agents in Engineering Education
Undoubtedly, life in the Technological and Information age, without a deep familiarization of the relation between engineering science and society issues such as human; social; artistic; economic; and management issues, and without considering the needs and capabilities can be breathtaking. In other words, and in general terms, technology developments can have a sweet taste to the society only when the humanistic needs and issues are to be considered. Since Iranian culture and traditions have deep historical roots, so much so that they have influenced the life of some of the world’s scientists, writers, and poets, we found it necessary, at first, to review the humanistic aspects of everyday life of some Iranian notables and scientists, in order to show the importance of the issue and to make our points clearly. It is interesting that, when we study the life of these Iranian notables and scientist, we will soon notice the fact that: in the past, most Iranian scientists, although they were experts in mathematical sciences, astronomy, and medicine, they have gained most of their respect and famed life by having a close contact with the society using the humanistic tools in the form of art, poetry, painting, philosophy, mysticism, etc. Finally, observing and believing the fact that humanities and arts are not a choice, but an essential part of today’s life, we shall discuss the importance of humanities and arts in education, development and optimum utilization of the present and future technologies. In addition, the role of technological and engineering universities in delivering the novel concepts and learning features of humanities and arts in engineering programs will be discussed
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_540_f1063a974e9eb9ebf23c4b365865c11c.pdf
2007-06-01
73
86
10.22047/ijee.2007.540
Engineering education
humanities and arts
technical university
Ali
Meghdari
meghdari@sharif.edu
1
Professor, Sharif University of Technology, School of Engineering Material
AUTHOR
Sohyla
Salahi moghaddam
2
Assistant Professor, Al- zahra University of Technology, School of Literature
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Diversity in the mechanical engineering education
The science of mechanics, as a branch of physics, is widespread in our world. In recent years vast researches have been done in different parts of this science, but still there remain a lot of jobs to be done. The application of mechanical science as well as the teaching and research in this subject are the duty of "mechanical engineering" The mechanical engineering, as an essential part of general engineering, has different branches. It is the core of some other engineering sciences as: aerospace, ship building and industry engineering. At the same time it is relevant to some other engineering sciences as: structural, metal-forming medical engineering and so on. From this point of view the review of teaching progress in this branch of engineering in Iran and other countries is a subject of interest. In this paper the diversity of education in mechanical engineering in Iran and some other countries are briefly reviewed. Obviously all the subjects cannot be studied in this paper, and possible future papers could complete the subject.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_541_d684f36c887dfe7880981bb9ad4e1982.pdf
2007-06-01
87
123
10.22047/ijee.2007.541
Education
mechanical engineering
undergradate and postgraduate
Mahmoud
Shakeri
shakeri@aut.ac.ir
1
Professor , Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Mohammad hossen
Yas
2
Asociate Professor, Razi University , Faculty of Engineering, Kermanshah
AUTHOR
Mohammad
Mohammadi aghdam
3
Associate Professor, Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Manochehr
Salehi
4
Assistant Professor, Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
A Comparative Study of Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Education Programs
The last educational program of mechanical engineering in Iran has been provided by High Council of Educational Planning of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology a long time ago. Considering the fast development in science and technology during the last decade in the world of science, it seems that a revision in this program is indispensable in Iran more than before. In this paper, the situation of mechanical engineering education in Iran has been described and also compared and analyzed with the most well-known universities in other countries. These investigations show that there is no significant structural difference between the Iranian program and other selected universities. But it seems that some diversity exist in the presentation of concepts and performance of the courses. Although in the present paper, the necessary improvement in concept and program to be change in mechanical engineering program has been argued, but this subject needs to be investigated more.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_542_2e77c5ad3d9b3ce083c7af9c066794c4.pdf
2007-06-01
125
158
10.22047/ijee.2007.542
mechanical engineering education
undergraduate program
comparative study
Majed
Saffar avval
1
Professor , Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Mina
Rohani
2
M.S. Student , Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Eengineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Amir hossen
Ghasemi
3
M.S. Student, Amir Kabir University of Technology , School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Farzad
Ghanbari
4
M.S. student , Amir Kabir UniveSsity of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Vahid
Fakhari
5
M.S.Student, Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Faridedin
Behzad
6
M.S.Student, Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
Vahid
Nazari
7
M.S.Student, Amir Kabir University of Technology, School of Engineering Mechanic
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Successful models for research and industry- university cooperation in technology development
The cooperation between industry and university is an important issue in every country. Many researchers work on models of industry-university cooperation were presented and the model of "Betz" which is developed in 1987 has been widely used is discussed. This article analyzes the application of this model in China and Korea based on a field research. Regarding such appropriate result of this study, we have tried to apply this model for Iran as well. This model was practiced in some industry – university research projects and successful outcome were obtained. The article at the end, reviews one of these successful industry-university researches in more details.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_543_9ccaf7e1d7fb19ceb3c0bdcca2733f43.pdf
2007-06-01
159
175
10.22047/ijee.2007.543
Research
Development
technology
industry and university
Manochehr
Manteghi
1
Assistant Professor , Malekeashtar University
AUTHOR
Mohammad hossen
Salimi
2
Associate Professor, Amir Kabir University of Technology
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Mechanical Engineering Education and New Technologies
Engineering profession has substantial contribution to the social, industrial and economical development of any country. Among various engineering disciplines, Mechanical Engineering plays an outstanding role for the growth of industry and technology. Mutual interaction of mechanical engineers with other engineers, managers, directors, economists, businessmen and finally with customers, reveals that the advancement of mechanical engineering education needs special policy and programs in the engineering colleges of our universities. Future technologies such as Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Information Technology cannot be ignored in any engineering education program and specially in the mechanical engineering. The basic knowledge of these technologies should be addressed during courses of studies in mechanical engineering education. Moreover, mechanical engineers face global competitions as well as internal competitions. Hence their knowledge strength should be emphasized during their education for their future success in developing new industries and productions. In the present article, such new technologies are discussed and the strategies that should be made for new Mechanical Engineering Education are described. It is hoped that the present suggestions can be implemented in the new programs of study of mechanical engineers of the colleges of engineering in our country.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_544_8b56f02aaa4137a9f021b0a5832adc06.pdf
2007-06-01
177
199
10.22047/ijee.2007.544
New Technologies
globalization
education programs
green engineering industry
Mahmoud
Yaghobi
yaghoubi@shirazu.ac.ir
1
Professor shiraz University
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Engineering Education and Global Engineer in Spain
In the University of Madrid and Valencia (Spain), for being close to a global engineering education system, certain criteria such as; “new educational models, innovations in teaching methods and international relations” were outlined. The objective of this article is to introduce and analyze these criteria.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_545_755adbc0bd0c4b752120d2b711a16a77.pdf
2007-06-01
203
208
10.22047/ijee.2007.545
Engineering education
global engineer
Spain
Akbar
Khodaparast haghi
1
Associate Professor, Gilan University, Faculty of Engineering
AUTHOR