Compounding

Compounding is the school of Engineering in Empirical which governs the joining and fixing of parts and items by clipping their meshes together in such a way that they become stuck together. This is useful for attaching Armour to Artillery, rotors or gears into Mechanisms, wheels onto moving vehicles and many other small applications. Though a crucial part of innovation and other aspects of technology, Compounding is generally seen as fairly simple and basic. It does not carry the pride and status of the other areas of Engineering, much to the indignance of the welders and joiners.

Notable Compound Structures
The more widespread applications found in Empirical include:
 * 1) Armour Plating
 * 2) Architecture
 * 3) Welding
 * 4) Tailoring and Outfits