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z-component
Jan 11, 2006 · Replies 33 · Jan 14, 2006

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Heat conductivity and Grashofs number

TSN79
Jan 10, 2006 · Replies 2 · Jan 11, 2006

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What is Explosives Engineering and How Does it Relate to Demolitions?

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Finding the Right Software for Building Energy Simulation

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HELP my 2 story house is falling apart

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Nov 22, 2005 · Replies 18 · Dec 29, 2005

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Are there any CA structural engineers on this forum?

16d @ 4"
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Can Ocean Waves Provide a Revolutionary Alternative Energy Source?

Integral
Dec 8, 2005 · Replies 16 · Dec 28, 2005

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Solving a Physics Society Domino Challenge

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Dec 22, 2005 · Replies 6 · Dec 27, 2005

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The Cost of Mega Structures: Are They Really Worth It?

Pengwuino
Dec 25, 2005 · Replies 16 · Dec 26, 2005

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Christmas from from an Engineer's Perspective

1123581321
Dec 23, 2005 · Replies 6 · Dec 23, 2005

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What's The Difference Between Physics And Engineering?

zoobyshoe
Dec 21, 2005 · Replies 12 · Dec 23, 2005

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Is Offshore Geothermal Energy Production Feasible Through Thinner Ocean Crust?

Longstreet
Dec 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 21, 2005

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Can You Solve This Engineering Brain Teaser?

Tom McCurdy
Dec 19, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 20, 2005

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Searching for Techniques to Put a Germ/Cell in Liquid Drops

hananl
Dec 13, 2005 · Replies 18 · Dec 19, 2005

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Engineering Physics: Career Prospects & Problem Solving

Ztalin
Dec 1, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 16, 2005

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Once an engineer, always an engineer.

tribdog
Dec 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 16, 2005

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Ultimate nerd back pack or a Small scale enegry source

Integral
Dec 9, 2005 · Replies 4 · Dec 14, 2005

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Expert Tips for Making a Wooden Puzzle Box & Working with Polymer Clay

TheStatutoryApe
Dec 7, 2005 · Replies 17 · Dec 9, 2005

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The question is,, any of you actually makes something useful with all you know?

ricardo kuhn
Dec 3, 2005 · Replies 21 · Dec 8, 2005

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I: Fireplace Inserts for 1940's Colonial

DocToxyn
Dec 6, 2005 · Replies 12 · Dec 6, 2005

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What is a Deci-Hour? Answers Needed

chingkui
Dec 5, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 5, 2005

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Magnet Valves: What Are They and How Do They Work?

TSN79
Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2005

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A book to spark the imagination?

jmcgraw
Nov 18, 2005 · Replies 4 · Dec 2, 2005

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Strange or unbelieveable things that happen

Astronuc
Nov 30, 2005 · Replies 8 · Dec 1, 2005

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Christmas lights + electrican engineer with too much time on his hands?

Pengwuino
Nov 26, 2005 · Replies 16 · Nov 30, 2005

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Pennytech Bicycle rack for a motorcycle

ricardo kuhn
Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2005

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Design: Classroom of the Future

Tom McCurdy
Nov 3, 2005 · Replies 17 · Nov 29, 2005

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Totally Pennytech rotating Headlight

ricardo kuhn
Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2005

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How to Find a Manufacturer for Custom 24V DC Gear Motor Assemblies?

deckart
Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 22, 2005

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Understanding Metric Engineering: Demystifying the Concept of Modifying Metrics

kleinwolf
Nov 19, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 21, 2005

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Is a Cheap Pseudo-3D Display with Head Movement Possible?

kleinwolf
Nov 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2005

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Favorite Science Course: Mechanics of Solids

heman
Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 16 · Nov 15, 2005

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Anti-gravity - is it far from us?

vincentm
Nov 7, 2005 · Replies 9 · Nov 9, 2005

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Simple Hashing Function for City Coordinates

pbialos
Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 8, 2005

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Take Engineering Statics Online: Is it Worth It?

JoshHolloway
Nov 4, 2005 · Replies 7 · Nov 4, 2005

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Advanced Math for Engineers: Complex Var & Diff Eqns

Pseudo Statistic
Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 7 · Nov 4, 2005

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Lessons Learned from Katrina: How Can Engineers Apply Them for the Future?

Ivan Seeking
Aug 30, 2005 · Replies 73 · Nov 3, 2005

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Cantilever Cable: PhD Student Researching Deformation Out-of-Plane

Simon666
Oct 22, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 3, 2005

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The Differences Between Physicists and Engineers

Lisa!
Aug 13, 2005 · Replies 127 · Nov 2, 2005

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Microwave engine claiming free energy

Plastic Photon
Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 30, 2005

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Welcome Back! Making Progress on a Powerful Engine

brewnog
Oct 29, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 29, 2005

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Is metalworking in college a physically demanding task?

siddharth
Oct 22, 2005 · Replies 51 · Oct 26, 2005

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Is Advanced Calculus Essential for Aspiring Engineers?

QuantumTheory
Oct 12, 2005 · Replies 28 · Oct 24, 2005

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Where to buy a sheet of titanium about 2mm thick

Icebreaker
Oct 22, 2005 · Replies 16 · Oct 23, 2005

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Retire on the Moon: Build an Anormous Senior Citizens Retirment Centre

blimkie
Oct 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Oct 23, 2005

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OMG I have an inverview in 3 hours help

Physics is Phun
Oct 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Oct 21, 2005

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Is My Dad Right? A Look at the Impact of Leaving Lights On

QuantumTheory
Oct 17, 2005 · Replies 9 · Oct 18, 2005

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Discover the Science of Sound Wave Cancellation | From Physics Forums

sid_galt
Oct 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 16, 2005

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Which Statics Book Do You Recommend for Reference?

teknodude
Oct 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Oct 13, 2005

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Ultra Caps Now Available at Digikey - Check Out What's New!

willib
Oct 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 11, 2005

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Good vs Bad Design: Understand the Difference

Leon W Zhang
Oct 9, 2005 · Replies 13 · Oct 11, 2005

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The motivation just isnt there anymore

ranger
Oct 8, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 11, 2005

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Impact of solids vs non-solids.

Boneslab
Oct 5, 2005 · Replies 9 · Oct 11, 2005

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The most efficient means of travel

Pengwuino
Sep 26, 2005 · Replies 34 · Oct 11, 2005

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Revalidation to practice engineering in the USA

Pyrrhus
Oct 4, 2005 · Replies 7 · Oct 6, 2005

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Owning a Single Prop Airplane: Costs & Fuel Info

Pengwuino
Oct 2, 2005 · Replies 17 · Oct 6, 2005

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Discover the Possibility of Developing Perpetual Machines | Tips from Experts

young e.
Sep 7, 2005 · Replies 17 · Oct 6, 2005

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Create Garage Door Remote w/ Scanner Tech

sine
Sep 13, 2005 · Replies 12 · Oct 4, 2005

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Rebuild New Orleans for the future

Skyhunter
Oct 1, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 3, 2005

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High Voltage Experimentation: Safety Concerns and Potential Benefits

Pengwuino
Sep 29, 2005 · Replies 20 · Sep 29, 2005

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Which Engineering Field Should I Choose?

ludi_srbin
Aug 4, 2005 · Replies 37 · Sep 27, 2005

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Noise on Passenger Jets: Surprising to Sleep-Seeking Flyers

stoned
Sep 23, 2005 · Replies 6 · Sep 26, 2005

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Talking robots - what's the latest?

honestrosewater
Sep 7, 2005 · Replies 11 · Sep 25, 2005

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Hi friends about metallurgical & materials engineering

maria curie
Sep 24, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 24, 2005

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Most Powerful Lasers: Where to Find Them?

EL
Sep 21, 2005 · Replies 6 · Sep 23, 2005

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How Do You Calculate the Rate of Change of Wave Frequency with Water Depth?

cunhasb
Sep 11, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 23, 2005

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Front Landing Gear Grinds Off - Everyone Safe

zoobyshoe
Sep 21, 2005 · Replies 39 · Sep 22, 2005

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Another Me Update - Life as a Graduate Engineer

brewnog
Sep 18, 2005 · Replies 13 · Sep 19, 2005

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Computer Engineer: Jobs, Branches & Careers

ranger
Sep 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 17, 2005

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Boosting Gun Efficiency: Exploring High-Velocity Bullets

sid_galt
Aug 25, 2005 · Replies 7 · Sep 14, 2005

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Disaster Recovery Infrastructure

russ_watters
Sep 2, 2005 · Replies 21 · Sep 8, 2005

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Engineers and engineering students: what did you get on ACT

Jeremy
Sep 4, 2005 · Replies 5 · Sep 8, 2005

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Is Engineering the Right Career Choice for Me at Texas Tech?

crazyaussieTX
Sep 6, 2005 · Replies 2 · Sep 7, 2005

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Securing PVC Pipe Cap: A Challenge

mrjeffy321
Sep 4, 2005 · Replies 9 · Sep 7, 2005

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Calculations for floatation of a pontoon

plumbwhite
Sep 5, 2005 · Replies 4 · Sep 6, 2005

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Calculate Amperage for DIY Home Project

GarageTinker
Sep 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · Sep 4, 2005

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Engineering and engineering technology

ranger
Sep 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 2, 2005

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Digital System Design Course - Lab Info & Reviews

EvLer
Aug 11, 2005 · Replies 7 · Sep 2, 2005

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Pilgrim Nuts - Largest Nuts Ever Made

wolram
Aug 31, 2005 · Replies 25 · Sep 1, 2005

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Efficient Tire Inflation Techniques for Beginners

Math Is Hard
Aug 27, 2005 · Replies 96 · Aug 31, 2005

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Is Engineering a Homophobic Profession for Queer Engineers?

uberXjimmy
Aug 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 29, 2005

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Why Not Use Empirical Adjustments for Solar Death Rays?

DaveC426913
May 22, 2005 · Replies 33 · Aug 28, 2005

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Need to know the name of this engineering company

oldunion
Aug 27, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 27, 2005

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Brain-Teasing Puzzle for Engineering Majors

EvLer
Aug 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 25, 2005

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Finding Max Load for Cantilever Beam of AlN

Physics_wiz
Aug 23, 2005 · Replies 6 · Aug 24, 2005

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Parachutes in commercial aircraft.

matthyaouw
Aug 19, 2005 · Replies 60 · Aug 23, 2005

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Is the choice of engineering stable enough?

uberXjimmy
Aug 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 20, 2005

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Airliner crashes due to decompression failure ?

RonRyan85
Aug 19, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 19, 2005

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What is Your Secret Dream for the Future?

Clausius2
Aug 12, 2005 · Replies 71 · Aug 18, 2005

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Output Equation: y(x)=Input+Initial Data Response

asdf1
Aug 12, 2005 · Replies 9 · Aug 18, 2005

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Are engineering assignments really so wrong?

Artman
Feb 24, 2005 · Replies 37 · Aug 15, 2005

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What are the top engineering schools in the Northeast for undergraduate studies?

SDutra
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 16 · Aug 14, 2005

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What Engineering to study - The OT Part

Clausius2
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 28 · Aug 12, 2005

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What Is This Object on the Titan Rocket?

Integral
Jun 25, 2005 · Replies 153 · Aug 11, 2005

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Anyone know where I can get a free FE practice exam?

leright
Aug 10, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 11, 2005

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What is the Age Range of Scientists in the Nuclear Engineering Field?

eosphorus
Aug 7, 2005 · Replies 87 · Aug 10, 2005

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How Did an Attempt to Fix a Dripping Tap Turn into a Fiery Disaster?

wolram
Aug 9, 2005 · Replies 50 · Aug 10, 2005

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Programming Nokia 6230 for Bluetooth Commands

juming
Aug 6, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 6, 2005

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Is Majoring in Biomedical Engineering the Best Path for a Career in the Field?

unggio
Jul 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 3, 2005

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Why is it important for bicyclists to ride on the right side of the lane?

mattmns
Jul 31, 2005 · Replies 42 · Aug 3, 2005

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