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4th century BCE

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Mechanical Engineering 1
Field Founding Era
18 2
4th century BCE
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1. Wikipedia: Engineering
WikipediaIntroduction, traditional disciplines
Quote, Introduction, traditional disciplines
The traditional disciplines of engineering are civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical.
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2. Wikipedia: Mechanical engineering
WikipediaIntroduction, Industrial Revolution emergence
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Mechanical engineering emerged as a field during the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 18th century
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