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Can Engineers Relocate Hoover Dam?

Newai
May 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 19, 2011

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Calculating Fixed End Moments with Uneven Beam Heights?

seamie
May 9, 2011 · Replies 4 · May 16, 2011

Replies: 4

Need Summer Project Ideas for Engineering Student Interested in Energy?

Schr0d1ng3r
May 11, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 11, 2011

Replies: 2

How Do You Securely Install a Wind Turbine in Soft Soil?

kandelabr
May 10, 2011 · Replies 8 · May 11, 2011

Replies: 8

Conservation of volume in deep drawing?

navier&stokes
May 10, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 10, 2011

Replies: 1

Robot guy that uses no microchip

jposs
May 4, 2011 · Replies 14 · May 10, 2011

Replies: 14

Where Can I Find a Free Student Version of AutoCAD?

Nothing000
Sep 1, 2006 · Replies 6 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 6

Engineering Entry Requirements: Why So Low?

kr73114
May 8, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 9, 2011

Replies: 1

Building Collapses: Examining the Physics and Symmetry of the Twin Towers

Studiot
May 7, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 8, 2011

Replies: 3

Which engineering is right for me

hparker
Apr 30, 2011 · Replies 5 · May 6, 2011

Replies: 5

General Engineering Major Discussion

stephenmalina
May 3, 2011 · Replies 1 · May 3, 2011

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Engineering Solutions for a Broken Chair

Lancelot59
May 3, 2011 · Replies 5 · May 3, 2011

Replies: 5

Anyone know anything about Glass Polishing/Scratch removal?

Saladsamurai
May 2, 2011 · Replies 7 · May 2, 2011

Replies: 7

Engineering equivalent to ArXiv?

Aaronvan
Apr 23, 2011 · Replies 5 · May 1, 2011

Replies: 5

Resultant Force Due to Hydrostatic Pressure

MJay82
May 1, 2011 · Replies 3 · May 1, 2011

Replies: 3

Forces in truss members greater than applied force?

sukibelle
May 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · May 1, 2011

Replies: 2

Fixing Home Wiring: A Tale of "Surprise" and Gratitude

turbo
Apr 27, 2011 · Replies 12 · Apr 30, 2011

Replies: 12

HelloDoes anyone know if it's possible to run an excel file in

bigfoot343
Apr 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 29, 2011

Replies: 1

Understanding the Salt Engine: Effects of Salt on an Engine

oghenez
Apr 27, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 29, 2011

Replies: 3

How Did the Storm Damage My Southwind Sailboat?

DaveC426913
Apr 28, 2011 · Replies 30 · Apr 29, 2011

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Balsa Bridge Design Optimisation

kuleke
Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 17 · Apr 26, 2011

Replies: 17

What are some factors that affect the drying time of table utensils?

jangheej
Apr 24, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 24, 2011

Replies: 2

Axial Force in Structure with No Parallel Force

erfe
Apr 24, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 24, 2011

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What good will having a second language be for an Engineer?

ericsfailsafe
Apr 22, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2011

Replies: 2

Does anybody here own a Honda Ridgeline?

turbo
Mar 16, 2011 · Replies 13 · Apr 22, 2011

Replies: 13

Joints/fixtures for a beam bridge

chebyshevF
Apr 21, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 22, 2011

Replies: 1

How Can I Build an Affordable Vibration Isolation Platform for Filming Concerts?

ebulb
May 2, 2010 · Replies 22 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 22

How can I prevent my glass pool fence from slipping?

bitsnpieces
Apr 21, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 4

What Is This 20-Inch Long, 5-Inch Diameter Object?

reltyu
Oct 15, 2009 · Replies 10 · Apr 21, 2011

Replies: 10

Engineers, can you take this survey for me?

Sci-Fry
Apr 17, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 17, 2011

Replies: 3

Control System For Tensile Testing Machine

cheerfulbloke
Oct 28, 2006 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2011

Replies: 4

Engineering technician a good job?

VikFloyd
Apr 14, 2011 · Replies 11 · Apr 15, 2011

Replies: 11

Local to global transformation; end rotational displacments

aa2105
Apr 11, 2011 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2011

Replies: 2

Water leaking through floor below balcony

Tusike
Apr 9, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 13, 2011

Replies: 4

Opinions on job outlook/relevance to interests

gpick19
Apr 12, 2011 · Replies 6 · Apr 13, 2011

Replies: 6

Force distribution on a K-Truss

OpenLaszlo
Jan 19, 2008 · Replies 4 · Apr 11, 2011

Replies: 4

What are the structural benefits of a hyperbolic parabooid roof?

kaleidoscope
Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 4 · Apr 11, 2011

Replies: 4

Considering a career in Engineering

Raphael Smith
Mar 30, 2011 · Replies 7 · Apr 7, 2011

Replies: 7

Any ideas which improve quality of life

ozlem675
Apr 2, 2011 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2011

Replies: 1

Abnormal motions of volleyball ball

armin11
Apr 6, 2011 · Replies 3 · Apr 6, 2011

Replies: 3

Are your relatives engineers or scientists

Jurrasic
Feb 7, 2010 · Replies 68 · Apr 5, 2011

3

Replies: 68

How can you distribute 20 lbs of pressure in 5 hours using only odd numbers?

reinaldo
Apr 26, 2009 · Replies 14 · Apr 4, 2011

Replies: 14

My parent's cars are sinking in mud.

Newai
Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 10 · Mar 30, 2011

Replies: 10

What is the formula for calculating the maximum deflection of a bike axle?

Buchanskii
Mar 29, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 2

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam question (EIT)?

Pooty
Mar 28, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 2

Engineering, yes. But which engineering?

Rabsh
Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 12 · Mar 29, 2011

Replies: 12

Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering Combination

Alma
Mar 28, 2011 · Replies 3 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 3

How hard is it to get into engineering at MIT/Princeton/Stanford?

Mark
Jun 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 2

Master in engineering after BSc Physics?

Kaldanis
Jun 11, 2010 · Replies 7 · Mar 28, 2011

Replies: 7

Someone can help me with Comsol multiphysics?

simone1704
Nov 27, 2010 · Replies 1 · Mar 26, 2011

Replies: 1

How Can I Self-Study Dynamic Systems?

Kiana
Mar 24, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 24, 2011

Replies: 2

The best method for a many many variable optimization problem?

luxxio
Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 1

Aspiring to become a Mechanical Engineer

ATranPV
Mar 23, 2011 · Replies 8 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 8

Need help for INTERVIEW an environmental engineer of technology

Dan Do
Mar 22, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 23, 2011

Replies: 1

How to Calculate the Proportionality Constant for a Two Tank System

Merk
Mar 9, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 1

Is the Circle Division Math for the Stator Correct?

MacLaddy
Mar 19, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2011

Replies: 1

Do strain gauges need calibration

jsmith613
Feb 10, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 16, 2011

Replies: 4

First Time Poster Accelerometer Analysis

Nikodat
Mar 15, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 15, 2011

Replies: 1

Three question on error-propagation and flow measurements

esc1729
Mar 9, 2011 · Replies 1 · Mar 9, 2011

Replies: 1

Develop Wind Turbine Model for Electricity Generation

Oseun
Feb 25, 2011 · Replies 6 · Mar 9, 2011

Replies: 6

SMPS & ferrites statistical reports

ElectroPhysics
Feb 28, 2011 · Replies 4 · Mar 7, 2011

Replies: 4

Drawing Mhor's Circles: Orientation Angles on One Axes

Gpavankumar
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 4, 2011

Replies: 2

Boost Your Energy Efficiency: Discover the Benefits of Floating Solar Panels

FAlonso
Mar 4, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 4, 2011

Replies: 2

Is Weapons Engineering Ethically Justifiable?

admiralmurf
Mar 1, 2011 · Replies 2 · Mar 1, 2011

Replies: 2

Is fixing car alignment important?

Greg Bernhardt
Feb 18, 2011 · Replies 53 · Mar 1, 2011

2

Replies: 53

Atomic Clock Accuracy: Moore's Law & Beyond

roineust
Feb 27, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 28, 2011

Replies: 1

Atomic Clocks & Moore's Law: Is There a Connection?

roineust
Feb 28, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 28, 2011

Replies: 1

Understanding Concentrated Moment: How Does It Work?

WatermelonPig
Feb 26, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 26, 2011

Replies: 1

Advantages/disadvantages of twisted wires VS wires bundled next to each other

Femme_physics
Feb 23, 2011 · Replies 12 · Feb 24, 2011

Replies: 12

Fix Non-Coplanar Line in AutoCAD

feruizv
Feb 23, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 24, 2011

Replies: 1

Help Finding Books on Heat Conduction in Construction Materials

f.tinuska
Feb 23, 2011 · Replies 3 · Feb 23, 2011

Replies: 3

What is the Column Effect in Trusses?

Femme_physics
Feb 19, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 22, 2011

Replies: 6

Math Skills Needed to Be an Engineer

edfchv1
Feb 13, 2011 · Replies 13 · Feb 21, 2011

Replies: 13

Can an Electric Car Run Forever on a Slope with Rollover Power Generators?

spikenigma
Feb 21, 2011 · Replies 37 · Feb 21, 2011

2

Replies: 37

How Did Engineers Construct Submerged Tunnels Like BART's?

CrossFit415
Feb 20, 2011 · Replies 4 · Feb 20, 2011

Replies: 4

Are rockers and rollers mobile support?

Femme_physics
Feb 19, 2011 · Replies 6 · Feb 19, 2011

Replies: 6

What is the Engineer's Magic Box?

octohydra
Feb 18, 2011 · Replies 2 · Feb 18, 2011

Replies: 2

Solving an Ansys WB Stress Concentration Issue on Stiffener Tip

EngAB
Feb 16, 2011 · Replies 5 · Feb 17, 2011

Replies: 5

What is role of mass participating factor while doing Modal Analysis?

anoopsrikanth
Jan 22, 2011 · Replies 4 · Feb 15, 2011

Replies: 4

Fix-fix Arch Approximate Static Analysis

henie84
Feb 4, 2011 · Replies 4 · Feb 14, 2011

Replies: 4

Minimum strength of pipe for load bearing

Frostfire
Feb 12, 2011 · Replies 1 · Feb 12, 2011

Replies: 1

Utilization Factor In solar panels

bluffreggie
Jan 24, 2010 · Replies 5 · Feb 8, 2011

Replies: 5

Sloping roof without support at centre

sachintoi
Feb 4, 2011 · Replies 16 · Feb 7, 2011

Replies: 16

Convert Precise Readings to Accurate Values Without Calibration

Cashlover123
Feb 3, 2011 · Replies 8 · Feb 4, 2011

Replies: 8

[help] Need powerpoint presentation

mind_stunner
Feb 2, 2011 · Replies 14 · Feb 3, 2011

Replies: 14

Diamonds vs Wood: Proving the Unprovable

wooddiamonds
Feb 2, 2011 · Replies 5 · Feb 3, 2011

Replies: 5

Real life applications of integration

matqkks
Oct 3, 2010 · Replies 11 · Jan 31, 2011

Replies: 11

Looking for shoes with high friction coefficients

issacnewton
Jan 22, 2011 · Replies 8 · Jan 31, 2011

Replies: 8

Applications of abstract algebra to engineering

Skrew
Jan 30, 2011 · Replies 5 · Jan 30, 2011

Replies: 5

The Weedaput: Engineering In Action

nismaratwork
Jan 27, 2011 · Replies 11 · Jan 28, 2011

Replies: 11

News Land Tenure Issues: Find Sources & Info Here

G4CKT
Jan 25, 2011 · Replies 13 · Jan 26, 2011

Replies: 13

Resources for Engineering Statics? (1st year course)

ShangMing
Nov 11, 2010 · Replies 7 · Jan 26, 2011

Replies: 7

How Can I Create an Effective Parachute for My Egg Drop Project?

Audience
Jan 22, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jan 25, 2011

Replies: 3

Understanding Shear and Moments: Signs in Cantilever Beam

rsq_a
Jan 20, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jan 25, 2011

Replies: 2

Best place to begin a Civil Engineering career

bono
Jan 23, 2011 · Replies 2 · Jan 24, 2011

Replies: 2

Are Engineers' Car Shopping Preferences Different from Average Consumers?

mparker
Jan 18, 2011 · Replies 17 · Jan 23, 2011

Replies: 17

What are the prerequisites for pursuing multiple engineering disciplines?

DAnthony.Fisc
Jan 7, 2011 · Replies 30 · Jan 22, 2011

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What are the key differences between civil and environmental engineering?

moondawg
Dec 5, 2010 · Replies 8 · Jan 19, 2011

Replies: 8

What exactly does a Construction Engineer do?

fame2011
Jan 4, 2011 · Replies 3 · Jan 18, 2011

Replies: 3

Back to School as a Physics Major

S_Happens
Jan 17, 2011 · Replies 14 · Jan 18, 2011

Replies: 14

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