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    What causes some materials to have upper and lower yield points?

    Hey, Just wondering how to explain the yield point run-off for low carbon steel. Why does LCS have an upper yield point, followed directly by a lower yield point? Thanks, -Spoon
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    Is it possible to work fulltime and study full time mechanical engineering

    I am going into my 3rd year of Mech Engineering this coming semester. Last semester i was enrolled in uni full-time and employed in 2 separate jobs (casual) near my home. It takes me about 1.5-2 hours to travel to and from uni every day on top of work time. I got High Distinctions in all of my...
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    Happy Australia Day: Fuzzyfelt, Astronuc & More!

    Im in Aus as well :) awesome day with mates in the pool, snags on the barbie, great music and... Of course, a (few too many) beer in hand. Perfect day! Happy Australia day!
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    Is Religion Innate or a Cultural Construct?

    What debate? There is no debate about the fact of evolution amongst credible scientists and, even more so, amongst credible biologists.
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    Engineering Offshore Platforms and Mechanical Engineering

    Hi, I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering and am really interested in Offshore platforms/Oil rigs etc. What branch of engineering is most commonly associated with this industry? I would have thought structural would be very active but constantly hear that mechanical engineers are...
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    Engineering Engineering/Engineering Project Management

    Interesting... So would others also agree that an engineering degree is sufficient for most engineering management/ project management positions? Would love some more insight, Thanks.
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    Engineering Engineering/Engineering Project Management

    Hi, At my university there are a few different ways to earn an engineering degree, I am having a bit of trouble deciding on which might suit me. One way is by completing a 4-year BE in the discipline of your choice. The other way is by completing a 3-year bachelor of science (majoring in...
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    The Atmosphere and Earth's Orbit (Probably Easy Q)

    Hi, just wondering about a (probably) easy queation. Was learning about the coriolis effect today and how since the atmosphere is not rigidly connected to the Earth it appears to veer off a northerly/southerly course in a direction depending what hemisphere it occurs in... etc. Basically its...
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    Why do they write from R to L in Arabic countries?

    why do people in some places write left to right is just as valid a question. I'm a righty.
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    What Are the Best Popular Engineering Books to Read?

    Hi, Was wanting to read a good book on Engineering, not a textbook, just a good read on engineering in general. i.e popular books. Not with any specific discipline in mind, but if anyone does have a discipline specific book that they think is a worthwhile read, would be interested in that...
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    News Should religion be a subject of criticism?

    He does have an "agenda": to promote rationalism and critical thinking. What is wrong with rational and critical thinking (unless you are religous of course, then you don't need it)
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    How Does Confidence Impact Perceptions of Intelligence and Trust?

    Does confidence not require a certain level of cocksuredness? (if that is a word). -Spoon
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    What are the best popular books on Godel's Incompleteness Theorems?

    Older post but oh well... Godel's Proof by Nagel and Newman. No background required.
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