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Join the discussion of general engineering topics. The design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Use the forum for any engineering topics not applicable to the specific categories.

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Is there a way to automatically graph multiple columns in Microsoft Excel?

Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jul 13, 2005

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Views: 4K

Where to Buy Laser Range Finders Under $200 with 1-200m Range

Jul 5, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 6

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Graduation Day Success - Winning the IMechE Award

Jul 11, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 22

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What to do with a used helicopter jet engine?

Jul 8, 2005 · Replies 17 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 17

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College Decision: IIT Madras Chemical Engineering

Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 3

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What is the optimal width for shelves in a curved-wall closet?

Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 9

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TEC Heater/Cooler - Can It Be Done?

Jun 30, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 4

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Metal Strut Strength: Aluminum vs. Cromoly

Jul 6, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 6, 2005

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The Kitty Hawk is still active in Japan.

Jul 5, 2005 · Replies 24 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 24

Views: 16K

Can a Flexible Air Bag Help Humans Breathe Like Fish Underwater?

Jun 7, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 5, 2005

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What kinds of engineers usually build submarine?

Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jul 5, 2005

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People with more imagination then brains

Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 31 · Jul 5, 2005

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Learning to Fly in a Piper Tomahawk PA-38

Jul 2, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 3, 2005

Replies: 22

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What causes the BOOM sound of bass?

May 24, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 2, 2005

Replies: 12

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Corrosion on the cable fooled my test meter

Jun 29, 2005 · Replies 48 · Jul 1, 2005

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Which computer is best for engineering school?

May 31, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 3

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Compressed Air Can Mystery: What's Going On?

Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 1, 2005

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Designing a Biodegradable Floating Target for Aerial Small Arms Training

Jun 10, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 1, 2005

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What happens when you give an engineer a well

Jun 20, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 1, 2005

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How Do Pilots Manage Crosswind Landings?

Jun 27, 2005 · Replies 15 · Jun 28, 2005

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Understanding the good effiency

Jun 13, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jun 27, 2005

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What Can Brewnog Do with a BBBEngGGRtst AMITTGNNMHRMechE?

Jun 24, 2005 · Replies 23 · Jun 25, 2005

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Objective article about physics/engineering in development

Jun 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 19, 2005

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How Do You Calculate Frequency from Energy Using Planck's Constant?

Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 17, 2005

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What is the Best Programming Language for Modeling a Currency Auction Market?

Jun 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 15, 2005

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Unbelievable Story of a JATO-Powered Impala

Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jun 14, 2005

Replies: 6

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What Distinguishes Technique from Technology?

Jun 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 12, 2005

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Best bang for your buck as a jack of all trades

Jun 8, 2005 · Replies 27 · Jun 10, 2005

Replies: 27

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Uncovering the Mystery of the Money Pit

May 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jun 7, 2005

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Is it correct to say geo coord wgs-84 in degree min and sec?

Jun 6, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 7, 2005

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Need Help with Engineering Personal Statement?

Jun 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 3, 2005

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Measuring Distances in Microns/Nanometers for Small Objects

Jun 3, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jun 3, 2005

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XOR of Multiple Bytes - Procedure and Methods

Jun 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 1, 2005

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Views: 9K

Toronto Doctor takes pictures of small intestine with LEDs and camera in a pill

May 27, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 31, 2005

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Views: 4K

DREAD Weapon System: Military Grade Weaponry for ICBM Defense?

May 13, 2005 · Replies 7 · May 22, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 7K

Troubleshooting a Weak Toilet Siphon: Tips for Fixing the Issue

May 4, 2005 · Replies 17 · May 20, 2005

Replies: 17

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What are the TLA's commonly used in Engineering Management?

May 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 19, 2005

Replies: 3

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Ive been accused to fake experimental data and thats false

May 16, 2005 · Replies 10 · May 18, 2005

Replies: 10

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The pitfalls of self-taught science and engineering

May 15, 2005 · Replies 21 · May 17, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 23K

Nanotech/Molecular Manufacturing

May 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 1

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Why Houses are Built with Wood, Not Steel

May 3, 2005 · Replies 13 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 6K

First year engineering research project

May 11, 2005 · Replies 13 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 3K

Solar Panels: Cost, Use, and Benefits

May 3, 2005 · Replies 8 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 8

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What do you think of UofT's EngSci Program?

May 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 9, 2005

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Views: 5K

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis: When & How

May 5, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 6, 2005

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Views: 7K

Help Me Find a Rat Trap Image for My DT Project!

May 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2005

Replies: 2

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News What Are the Potential Dangers of Using Plasma Propulsion for Space Travel?

May 2, 2005 · Replies 15 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

More difficult or more advanced

Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 25, 2005

Replies: 5

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Real world applications of Metal Storm

Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2005

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Build WW2 Planes: Is It Possible?

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 32 · Apr 18, 2005

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Replies: 32

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Which Engineering Program is Better: University of Delaware or Penn State?

Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 17, 2005

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Communicating with Mavs via Cellphone: Requirements & Configurations

Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 17, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Is a R&D job at a well-known company in my future?

Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 16, 2005

Replies: 23

Views: 3K

What Are the Key Facts About Liquefied Natural Gas and Its Safety?

Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 39 · Apr 16, 2005

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Replies: 39

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Is Lightning a Viable Source for Hydrogen Production?

Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 10, 2005

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Revolutionizing Fuel: Discover Browns Gas and Water Fuel Converters

Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2005

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Can We Build a Meccano Difference Engine?

Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 1, 2005

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Maximizing Bridge Capacity: A Weight Distribution Dilemma

Nov 22, 2004 · Replies 59 · Mar 31, 2005

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Replies: 59

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Advice Needed for Options after Graduation

Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 29, 2005

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The Mystery: The High Cost of Wind Turbines Explained

Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 22 · Mar 28, 2005

Replies: 22

Views: 11K

Newton to Tonnes (force) conversion

Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 8 · Mar 26, 2005

Replies: 8

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Soundproofing an Office Wall: A How-To Guide

Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 55 · Mar 20, 2005

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Replies: 55

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Energy Conversion: How to Convert Heat to Electricity

Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 4 · Mar 20, 2005

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Views: 3K

Electrical or Computer Engineering?

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 21 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 21

Views: 12K

Engineering skills and pros vs cons

Jan 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 12K

WW2 era German 88 mm anti aircraft gun

Feb 13, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 4K

Finding Speed from Displacement and Time

Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 16 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 4K

Are Tablets Suitable for Engineering Students?

Mar 16, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 7K

What's the difference between toughness and strength?

Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 4 · Mar 14, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 16K

Building a Human-Powered Boat for Physics Class

Mar 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Good Bridge Design for Balsa Wood & Steel Blocks

Mar 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 10, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 10K

Design Process Tips for Irish Leaving Cert Project

Mar 4, 2005 · Replies 9 · Mar 8, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

How Should High-Value, Fragile Equipment Be Transported Safely?

Feb 11, 2005 · Replies 46 · Mar 3, 2005

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Replies: 46

Views: 6K

Celebrate Engineers' Week: Eat Cherry Pie!

Feb 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Feb 22, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Naughty words that engineers can get away with saying

Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 31 · Feb 15, 2005

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Replies: 31

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Parallel Keyboard: 200+ WPM with 2 Keystrokes

Feb 5, 2005 · Replies 66 · Feb 14, 2005

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Replies: 66

Views: 17K

Dynamic imaging of motion problem

Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 13, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Can Evolutionary Computing Improve Keyboard Efficiency?

Feb 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 10, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Has tribdog ever come close to exploding something?

Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 23 · Feb 6, 2005

Replies: 23

Views: 3K

Military Lasers: How Do They Work?

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 15 · Feb 5, 2005

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

I'm Starting a Company Who's In?

Jun 29, 2003 · Replies 42 · Feb 5, 2005

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Replies: 42

Views: 8K

Least Physics Required: Choosing the Right Engineering Program for You

Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Feb 2, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

How Can Electrical Engineering Enhance Your Understanding of Physics?

Apr 15, 2003 · Replies 9 · Feb 2, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Mechanical Facility/Dexterity and Tinkering

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 31, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 7K

Poll

Most impotant skill in enginering?

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jan 31, 2005

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

What Are Some Top Engineering Companies in the US for COOP/Internships?

Jan 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 28, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Huge Airport & Airbus US Southwest Expansion Rumors

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 32 · Jan 27, 2005

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Good Tech Device Characteristics

Jan 23, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 26, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Statically Indeterminate Problem

Jan 23, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 25, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 10K

What Is the Scope of Studying Engineering in College?

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 22, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

How does a windshield tell the wiper to work?

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

I'm studying Electrical Engineering

Dec 7, 2004 · Replies 24 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 24

Views: 4K

IEEE Members: Share Your Experiences!

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Determining Plywood Thickness for Rolling Cart to Prevent Warping

Jan 14, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 11

Views: 9K

Can Anyone Help with BMW 325e Car Troubles?

Jan 11, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

What Defines Good and Bad Design in Profit-Driven Projects?

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 11, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 6K

How Do You Build a Bone Oscillator for Bone Conduction?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 10, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Structural Engineering - Deflection

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 9, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 20K

Is Financial Engineering Considered Engineering in the US?

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 20 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 6K

Can GPS determine vertical position as accurately as horizontal position?

Dec 25, 2004 · Replies 7 · Jan 6, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

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