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The ABCs of Mechanical Engineering for the Non-Mechanical Engineer

Learn where to find the technical guidance you need for real-world projects you are working on.

This topic will help you obtain and apply experiential knowledge developed over many years on all types of infrastructure projects by professional engineers, architects and construction managers. This knowledge base is huge and navigating it without an efficient search methodology is very difficult. For example: when confronted with a project in your office calling for the design of a central steam boiler plant to serve a college campus, where do you go to get proven technical guidance to guide you? How have central steam boiler plants been designed in the past? What works and what doesn't? You can now answer these questions using proven technical guidance that has resulted in countless successful building and infrastructure projects.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to describe your project requirements graphically and using written specifications so your projects can be completed effectively and efficiently.
  • You will be able to identify the technical guidance you need for real-world projects you are working on.
  • You will be able to recognize products, materials and processes needed to construct your building and infrastructure projects.
  • You will be able to discuss technical issues with your professional and commercial partners clearly and unambiguously.

92 minutes
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Agenda

Scope of Mechanical Engineering

  • Products
  • Industry
  • Transportation
  • Processes
  • Infrastructure

A Road Map to Technical Guidance in the Infrastructure Field

  • What Is Technical Guidance?
  • What Are Signposts on the Road to Help Me Find the Technical Guidance I Need?
  • What Are Pathways I Need to Take to Find the Technical Guidance I Need?
  • What Technical Guidance Topics Can I Access?

Technical Guidance Topics in the Infrastructure Field

  • Building Systems
  • Infrastructure Systems
  • Power Generation and Distribution
  • Industrial Processes
  • Transportation
  • Support Technologies
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This course was last revised on March 18, 2020.

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  • AIA 1.5
     
  • Lorman Education Services is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J2016. This course is approved for 1.5 Learning Unit hour(s). Prerequisite: None, Program Level: Intermediate: Advanced Preparation: None All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
     
  • AK ENG 1.5
     
  • This Ondemand program is applicable for professional development hours through the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. Professional development hours: 1.5. *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) no longer approves providers or courses. Lorman Business Center, LLC. feels that this course is worth 1.5 PDH(s). According to LAPELS' rules, It will be the responsibility of the licensee to determine if a Course/Activity offered by an unapproved sponsor/provider is an Acceptable Activity.
     
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  • This ondemand course is applicable for 2.0 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This ondemand course is applicable for professional development hours through the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is an approved sponsor of the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. This course qualifies for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.
     
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  • This course is applicable for professional development hours for engineers if the course is continuing engineering education for you.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This course is applicable for 1.5 professional development hours for engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance. The New Hampshire Board of Engineers has final authority on granting approval.
     
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  • This program is applicable for 1.8 PDHs for engineers through the Pennsylvania State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This course is applicable for 1.5 hours toward the PDH requirement for engineers through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • VA ENG 1.5
     
  • This program is applicable for 1.5 hours of continuing education through the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA BOARD).* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
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  • This course is applicable for 1.8 professional development hours for Wyoming engineers.* *Please check the rules and requirements in your state for compliance.
     
  • ICC 0.15
     
  • Lorman Education Services is an International Code Council Preferred Provider. This event is approved for 0.15 CEU's through ICC.
     

To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.

  • Those applying for AIA and HRCI must view 100% of the program and answer the questions following the program.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Guyer Partners

  • Managing general partner, Guyer Partners
  • Registered mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer, civil engineer, and architect with 35 years of experience designing a wide variety of building and infrastructure projects; for an additional nine years, he was a principal staff advisor to the California legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues
  • Currently editor-in-chief of The Clubhouse Press, the largest publisher in the U.S. of continuing education products for professional engineers, architects, and construction managers
  • Has held numerous national, state, and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute, and National Society of Professional Engineers
  • Regularly presents live continuing education webinars for professional engineers, architects, and construction managers
  • Authored and edited numerous articles and papers in the field of infrastructure engineering
  • Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute, and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (U.K.)
  • Graduate, Stanford University
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