What is Project: Definition and 1000 Discussions

A project (or program) is any undertaking, carried out individually or collaboratively and possibly involving research or design, that is carefully planned (usually by a project team, but sometimes by a project manager or by a project planner) to achieve a particular aim.An alternative view sees a project managerially as a sequence of events: a "set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations".A project may be a temporary (rather than permanent) social system (work system), possibly staffed by teams (within or across organizations) to accomplish particular tasks under time constraints.A project may form a part of wider programme management
or function as an ad hoc system.Note that open-source software "projects" or artists' musical "projects" (for example) may lack defined team-membership, precise planning and/or time-limited durations.

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    Spare time project suggestions

    Hello I'm currently first year mechanical engineering student and I have some spare time. I want to take on a project of some sorts that would be interesting and maybe relevant to my degree or general theme of engineering. I was wondering if anyone could suggest or recommend something and maybe...
  2. S

    The Life and Contributions of Felix Ehrenhaft

    Hello everyone! I am a high school student in Physics and I have to do a project on physicist Felix Ehrenhaft. I am having trouble understanding his contributions to physics. Could someone please explain Photophoresis (he is credited to have discovered it) and his work on sub-atomic particles...
  3. Darth Frodo

    I trying to decide on a project.

    Hi all, I am taking a Numerical Computation course this year which basically consists of learning MATLAB and R. We are tasked with doing a mini research project which involves using either of theses environments. I am most interested in classical mechanics and have recently taken a course in...
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    Electrical Building an Electronics Project: Radar Device Ideas

    Hi all, For an applied electronics class I'm currently taking, we have to come up with and build an electronics project of our choosing from scratch. I think it would be cool to build some sort of radar device. I have been looking into phased array radars, radar speed detectors, etc., but a lot...
  5. A

    Motorized camera slider - project

    Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I hope you can help me. I'm working on a project to build my own motorized camera slider. Before I buy all the components, I want to be sure about my calculations. Mechanical engineering was never my forte, that's why I'm looking for help on this forum...
  6. R

    Project help 'Power quality in renewable energy systems'

    I am currently undertaking a HND in Electrical Engineering and for my graded unit project I have chosen 'Power quality in renewable energy systems'. I was hoping someone could recommend a good book to help. Thanks
  7. J

    Project Euler programming challenges: Am I missing something?

    I recently was looking for programming challenges and it was suggested to me that I check out Project Euler. http://projecteuler.net/problems These all seem straight-forward to me. Or there's something I'm not understanding about them. For instance, problem 1: Is there supposed to be...
  8. C

    Help science project due tomorrow - Figure Skater Jump

    Help science project due tomorrow -- Figure Skater Jump Hello, I need help on my physics project that is dues tomorrow. The project is about the energy conservation of a figure skater doing a waltz jump. There are four stages that I explain her kinetic, potential and total energy. For stage...
  9. A

    A certian Linear Algebra gimmick needed for a part of my project

    1. I need to prove that for any matrix A(n,n) and a vector v(n,1) the following is true... vTAv=vTATv So far I wasn't able to think of anyway for proving this... any help will be appreciated.
  10. Superposed_Cat

    How to detect power input to a USB port for EEG project.

    Hi, so I want to build an EEG and have it send data to my laptop (windows 8). But how would I go about writing a C#(or C++ but I'm more comfortable with C#) program to detect the input (the different frequencies). I was hoping to be able to treat it as a like a music input but I can't seem to...
  11. M

    Fresnel lens project with my dad

    Hello, So my dad and I took apart our old TV that had a Fresnel lens inside. Unfortunately there is a crack near the edge due to a billiard ball accidentally being dropped on it. I was wondering how much this crack would affect the lens' ability to focus the sunlight into a point. When we...
  12. A

    What is the expert consensus on the Rolling Jubilee project?

    I am looking for the opinion of an expert in economics on the Rolling Jubilee project. If you do not have any formal education in economics, I would kindly request you to please make clear that your opinion is layman speculation. Website: http://rollingjubilee.org/ Warning: layman...
  13. M

    What Are the Best Books and Resources for Understanding Transmission Systems?

    I have to do a project on transmissions,their parts and working principles,shafts used in them.I searched but can't find good textbook aiming them.I found only two books. can you give me the names of transmission books.
  14. C

    A good Robotics project for an Engineering Physics undergrad

    I've beeen searching over and over the internet to figure out what would be a good robotics project, but with a strong relation with physics. Please don't argue that everything in the universe is physics, i agree absolutely, but my colleagues in Engineering Physics are doing projects related to...
  15. I

    What Are the Key Objectives in The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time?

    Project journeyman , found this classic game at a yard sale, Anyone ever played it? Wanna know? what was the point of it in terms of navigating through it? What is the person playing it supposed to be doing in order to go through the entire game? The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time is the...
  16. V

    Worried about my engineering research project.

    I'm in my fourth year of undergrad engineering and next term I have nothing except for a research project. I've always done very well in exams but I'm worried that my grade for this project will be much lower than usual and I'll be exposed as an exam passer (which I basically am since I don't...
  17. A

    Egg Throw Physics: Protecting the Egg During a Building Drop

    My teacher is having us do an Egg Throw off of a building at our school. Further the distance, the more points we score on our grade. The project is pass/fail, if the egg breaks we get a 0. However, 60% of the actual project is a write-up explaining the concepts that happen to the egg as it is...
  18. S

    Schools Finding a Supervisor for M.Eng Project: How to Approach?

    Hey all, I am interested in pursuing an M.Eng upon completion of my undergraduate. At my university, this entails 30 credit units and a project. Hence, the main priority is for one to find a professor who is willing supervise them during the project. I am completely ignorant when it comes to...
  19. K

    Question for my Physics Project.

    Homework Statement Some disease-causing bacteria are carried by the air. Why don't these organisms fall to the ground as other objects?Homework Equations Drag equation might be useful here (I think)The Attempt at a Solution I think it is because of air resistance. It is the force that are in...
  20. Y

    MHB Understanding Legendre Polynomials: A Guide for Students

    Does anyone understand this project? I desperately need your help! Please let me know. Appreciate a lot!
  21. M

    Designing a Non-Electrical Marble Launcher: Creative Ideas and Simple Machines

    Here's the project: You have a 60x60x60cm box, and a marble (the material of the marble could be steel, glass, plastic, etc.). There are 2 holes in the side(s) of the box that are 20cm vertically apart. The marble must start from the lower hole with basically no velocity, and by any...
  22. P

    Advanced Project - Wheatstone Bridge for TCR measurements

    Advanced Project -- Wheatstone Bridge for TCR measurements Ok, so I have to do this experiment on my own as part of my coursework this year and I picked something called the temperature coefficient of resistance. I think I basically have to determine the TCR or copper and I'm almost...
  23. M

    Large Electromagnetic Jig Project

    Hi all, I am looking at the possibility of creating a large magnetic jig for making up wiring harnesses. Currently we use wooden boards 2400 x 1200mm and simply put a full size drawing of the wiring harness on it and bang in nails. Although this is OK for some harnesses it is not ideal. We...
  24. S

    Induction motor project advice

    I'm planning on building a simple induction motor for my class project and am hoping someone might have some advice about powering the motor. I feel a little ridiculous asking but I had almost no understanding of electricity prior to the beginning of my Physics 212 class and the textbook doesn't...
  25. C

    Lab Project - build a physical pendulum with the smallest period

    Hi, I'm a student working with my group to create a lab for our final lab project. Me and my teammates are stuck on how we should begin to set up the project. I attached 4 photos, one of the pendulum setup, one of the model of our pendulum setup, and two others of the lab sheet guide. The...
  26. M

    Aeronautical Engineering Project

    Hi guys, I'm studying BTEC Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering and I'm in my 2nd year. I have to create a project related to an aircraft. I have decided to build an aircraft spoiler and show how it works by putting it into a wind tunnel once I've built it. However I am stuck at the moment. I...
  27. F

    Physics project: marble cannon

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  28. R

    Grade 11 Physics Final Project. Help (Kinematics)

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  29. I

    How to Explain and Diagram a Sound Instrument Project?

    So I have to make an instrument and write a report but I'm stuck on the report. It says to -Uses all the wave unit vocabulary correctly(things like frequency,amplitude,wavelength,type of waves etc.), at grade level, and specific to your instrument. eg. standing wave, damping and -Includes...
  30. B

    HNC Electronics Project enquiries

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  31. C

    Enhancing a Catapult Project: Ideas for Angle Adjustment and Trigger Mechanism

    I'm making a catapult in physics. Does anybody have any ideas of something I can install to the catapult to allow me to change the angle of the catapult to any given angle. Also for the trigger mechanism for the catapult what is something cool I could do? I was thinking something to do with...
  32. C

    Stirling Engine School Project Help

    I need to generate electricity from this, how would I do so? I was thinking about placing magnets on the flywheel and using silver wiring as a conductor. This needs to power an RC cars electric motor so I can drive the thing and I have little to no experience with anything electrical. Any...
  33. S

    MHB Help with College Algebra Project

    This is a project that I have to do in my college algebra class. The attachment provides an example, but it also gives you a picture drawn on a graph. Each line is assigned a letter. The teacher wants us to find the domain and the range of each line. He also wants us to create an equation to...
  34. D

    MHB Project topics in Nonlinear PDEs

    I have to work on a project for my nonlinear PDEs class. What are some topics that are suitable for a project in nonlinear PDEs? Thanks.
  35. S

    Joule Heating Project: Maximizing Glycerol Vaporization

    Hi all, some background info, thanks for reading and helping! I'm working on a project, the portable device is to vaporize glycerol(300 C). In an attempt to maximize vapor production, I've decided to skip the experimentation and calculate the optimal specs for each part. Also pardon my...
  36. Mohamad&Issa

    Elephant toothpaste chemistry project

    Hello... I'm making elephant toothpaste for my chemistry project, where I'm using activated yeast+73 ml of water and soap+10 ml of hydrogen peroxide.But the reaction is very slow.What maybe the problem or if there any catalyst please help. NOTE:after my search on internet I found that I should...
  37. A

    Choosing topic for physics/comp sci project, looking for ideas.

    I am a second year Physics student at UBC, and we are programming in Matlab for the second half of one of my courses (the first half was on Unix/Maple/Python). I am looking for some advice on a good end of year project. Basically, we have to model some sort of physical system on matlab. A lot...
  38. B

    Is There a 15 OP Amp Chip for PCB Design and Where Can I Find It?

    Hi, I am a Mechanical Engineer and I really love the field of mechatronics so I got myself a nice team and we're currently working on a project that requires me to redesign a PCB, I have the circuit schematics and the original PCB, but I have little to no experience with actually designing them...
  39. A

    I'm glad I could help, happy to share useful information!

    hi, its is all about tracking lost things. we have decided that we will make a device which can be put into things like purse ,keys e.t.c and we will be able to trace it if it gets lost. but i don't have any idea how to approach for it and could you please suggest me technology which can...
  40. R

    Ideas for an Acoustics Project?

    Does anybody have any ideas for a neat acoustics project for an advanced undergraduate acoustics course? I'd like to do something that actually accomplishes something worthwhile. Are there any current efforts in acoustics to which I might contribute or problems I might solve that would have some...
  41. C

    Possible Physics Projects Involving Photosynthesis and Respiration?

    Hello, I'm taking a physics course targeted at life science majors and over the next few weeks we're to do a self-directed experimental project and then do a write-up/presentation on the findings. My group's current plan is to measure the photosynthesis and respiration rates of some plants...
  42. S

    My senior Project ( online website )

    hi everyone , i doing online website for ordering pizza using dreamweaver (html) and i wonder when i create a form for the customer to select their food and write down there location .. so should all this information go to database ? is there a way that this information be sent to the supplier...
  43. J

    Black-Powder Propulsion Senior Project

    I'm working on my senior project. The project I'm working on can be modeled similarly to a gun. I am having some problems finding a way to model pressure as a function of time as a weight/mass moves down a tube after the combustion of black-powder. Any direction in this would be great.
  44. P

    Help on a project for Physics class. Already have one idea

    Homework Statement So basically I have a project where I have to basically make a vehicle that can tow 2 objects and across a 30ft fishing line. The line will be pulled tightly. After we've demonstrated our vehicle's ability to go 30ft, the line will be angled at a slight incline. Definitely...
  45. C

    Can I Create My Own Physics Engine for Object Simulation?

    Hello, I want to create my own physics engine. Basically, I want to create a visual environment where a user can create any object that he desires and run a simulation of that object like it were in a real world. Basic physics engines are used popularly in games like Angry Birds. My...
  46. E

    Electrical Engineering project ideas

    Hello everyone, i need some ideas for my final year electrical engineering project. Any new ideas related to solar energy or other renewable sources? Thank you for your time.
  47. A

    What liquid has ideal thermal properties for this project?

    I want to circulate cold water through copper tubing curled in a spiral about a fan. I'll cool the water with a large block of ice that I can remove and replace like a battery. To avoid making a mess I can freeze the ice inside of a copper housing, and pump the water in copper tubes around that...
  48. H

    Help with terminal project in Mac

    Hi I'm learning how to use terminal at school but there is one part of my assignment Write a command file (a .bat file on Windows, an .sh file on OSX/*nix) containing the following command: 1. navigate to the folder C:\Temp (you may assume it exists, you should create it on your own...
  49. J

    Ideas for expanding into an environmental project?

    Hey PF, I recently graduated with a B.A. in math. During my undergrad career I worked on several projects gathering data and developing computation models for them. Now that I have finished my undergrad track I wanted to jump into the workforce before thinking about other options like...
  50. G

    Modelling galactic bulges? For my 3rd year project.

    Galactic Modelling - Bulge formation The bulges at the centres of galaxies often host supermassive black holes (SMBHs), with masses as large as 10^9 M sun. The masses of SMBHs correlate with properties of bulges. Therefore it is important to understand how bulges form in order to understand...
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