mechanical systems engineering
[/məˈkænɪkəl ˈsɪstəmz ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/]
nounfeminine
engenharia de sistemas mecânicos
1. A branch of engineering that deals with the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems and components that convert energy into controlled motion or force
Mechanical systems engineering encompasses the design of engines, pumps, and turbines.
A engenharia de sistemas mecânicos abrange o design de motores, bombas e turbinas.
2. The discipline that integrates multiple mechanical components to create complex machines and systems with predictable behavior and performance
The automotive industry relies heavily on mechanical systems engineering for vehicle development.
A indústria automotiva depende muito da engenharia de sistemas mecânicos para o desenvolvimento de veículos.
3. An engineering field that applies principles of physics, materials science, and mathematics to solve practical mechanical problems
Mechanical systems engineering students learn CAD, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
Os alunos de engenharia de sistemas mecânicos aprendem CAD, termodinâmica e mecânica dos fluidos.
Mechanical systems engineering is a foundational discipline in both Brazilian and American engineering education. In Brazil, it is taught at major universities like USP, UNICAMP, and UFRJ, and is crucial to industries such as aerospace (Embraer), automotive (Volkswagen, Fiat), and oil & gas. In the USA, it remains one of the most popular engineering majors. The field is considered essential for technological development and industrialization in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the wheels turning (manter as coisas funcionando)
fine-tuning a system (ajustar um sistema)
take something apart and put it back together (desmontar e remontar algo)
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