Acronym soup for
Mechanical Engineering

Engineering that combines physics and mathematics principles with materials science to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems.

A professional association that develops codes and standards for mechanical engineering practices.

An indicator of an engine's efficiency and performance based on cylinder pressure.

The use of computer technology for the design and drafting of physical structures and systems.

The use of software to control machinery and automate manufacturing processes.

A branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis to study fluid flows and thermal interactions.

Automated control of machining tools using computer programming.

A computational method for predicting how objects will react to external forces, such as heat, vibration, or pressure.

A system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances through symbolic language.

The technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort.

A heat engine where fuel combustion occurs inside the engine chamber, producing mechanical work.

A framework for ensuring complete and non-overlapping categorization, often used in design and analysis.

An integrated approach to designing and installing essential building systems.