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

karen03grae
Jan 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 28, 2005

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Huge Airport & Airbus US Southwest Expansion Rumors

marley.wannabee
Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 32 · Jan 27, 2005

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Good Tech Device Characteristics

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

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Statically Indeterminate Problem

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

Replies: 3

What Is the Scope of Studying Engineering in College?

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

Replies: 3

How does a windshield tell the wiper to work?

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

Replies: 9

I'm studying Electrical Engineering

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

Replies: 24

IEEE Members: Share Your Experiences!

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

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Determining Plywood Thickness for Rolling Cart to Prevent Warping

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

Replies: 11

Can Anyone Help with BMW 325e Car Troubles?

600burger
Jan 11, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 10

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

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

Replies: 8

How Do You Build a Bone Oscillator for Bone Conduction?

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

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Structural Engineering - Deflection

bbg5000
Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 9, 2005

Replies: 8

Is Financial Engineering Considered Engineering in the US?

jai6638
Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 20 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 20

Can GPS determine vertical position as accurately as horizontal position?

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

Replies: 7

What Degree Should I Pursue for a Career in IT and Game Design?

Ryan H
Jan 3, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 4, 2005

Replies: 6

Solving a Puzzle: How Does a Vehicle with Two Wheels Turn?

Bartholomew
Dec 29, 2004 · Replies 17 · Jan 4, 2005

Replies: 17

Finite element analysis alternative?

crazybeautiful
Nov 21, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 30, 2004

Replies: 9

Is a DIY Low-Heat Flame Device Safe for De-icing Cars?

KingNothing
Dec 21, 2004 · Replies 14 · Dec 28, 2004

Replies: 14

Question for Engineerings/majors

nomi
Sep 15, 2004 · Replies 19 · Dec 26, 2004

Replies: 19

Anyone good with wood and bridges?

Imparcticle
Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 12 · Dec 24, 2004

Replies: 12

New Housing Devs: Why Cul-De-Sacs Required?

tribdog
Dec 22, 2004 · Replies 14 · Dec 23, 2004

Replies: 14

Electricity from Water: How Does It Work?

chound
Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 22, 2004

Replies: 6

Surveying Update: Last 2 Points Change Plans

tribdog
Dec 14, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 15, 2004

Replies: 3

Is Computer Modeling Sufficient for Testing Bridge Designs?

davidratcliff6255
Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 16 · Dec 12, 2004

Replies: 16

Why is Dubai building the tallest building in the world?

meteor
Dec 10, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 10, 2004

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Calculating Beam Deflection and Failure Load: An Engineering Student's Dilemma

sol_angel187
Dec 6, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 7, 2004

Replies: 4

How Did a Car Crash into a House at a 90 Degree Angle?

motai
Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 22 · Dec 7, 2004

Replies: 22

Can Working Under Power Lines Charge Up Old Survey Equipment?

tribdog
Dec 3, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 5, 2004

Replies: 9

Why Don't Cars Use Diesel-Electric Motors?

tumor
Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 11 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 11

What is realy the idea of damped simple harmonic motion?

efebest
Nov 30, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 1

Where do you want to see yourself after 10 years

ElectroPhysics
Dec 1, 2004 · Replies 30 · Dec 3, 2004

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Surveying a New Road: Is 6 Miles Enough Info to Set Slope Points?

tribdog
Dec 2, 2004 · Replies 7 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 7

Why didn't you just buy a guitar case?

Artman
Dec 1, 2004 · Replies 14 · Dec 2, 2004

Replies: 14

Physics or engineering, which one is better

ElectroPhysics
Apr 12, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 1, 2004

Replies: 9

Welcome to X University College of Engineering

Mellow^Guy
Nov 23, 2004 · Replies 7 · Nov 30, 2004

Replies: 7

Can a Gas-Powered Fan Boost Rollerblade Speeds?

aychamo
Nov 22, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2004

Replies: 2

Managing High-Power Motors: A Scientist's Perspective

Ivan Seeking
Nov 18, 2004 · Replies 14 · Nov 26, 2004

Replies: 14

How do you make your own rail-gun?

Mk
Oct 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 20, 2004

Replies: 4

Preparing for Cambridge Engineering Interview - Aleks from Sweden

ponjavic
Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 20, 2004

Replies: 5

Ranking Items for Survival on the Moon

wisyndicate
Nov 16, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2004

Replies: 3

Engineer Vs Physicist (DEATHMATCH )

neil_m
Nov 8, 2004 · Replies 80 · Nov 15, 2004

3

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Is it possible to do statics and dynamics at the same time?

Mr. A
Oct 13, 2004 · Replies 7 · Nov 12, 2004

Replies: 7

Engineering Majors: Job Opportunities & What to Study

Leaping antalope
Nov 10, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 11, 2004

Replies: 2

SIMULINK Help: Forces Acting on a Body

marlon
Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 10, 2004

Replies: 1

Question on Illinois Universities

PRodQuanta
Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 10, 2004

Replies: 5

What Are the Real Challenges of Participating in Engineering Mining Games?

i_wish_i_was_smart
Nov 4, 2004 · Replies 13 · Nov 9, 2004

Replies: 13

Engineering Mechanics Solutions | Timoshenko & Young

anubhav_har
Nov 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2004

Replies: 2

Help with a VERY general Engineering degree

neil_m
Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2004

Replies: 1

How can The Illuminati Effect revolutionize alternative energy?

PRBot.Com
Nov 5, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 5, 2004

Replies: 5

Crackpot in Real Life: A Conference Encounter

Moonbear
Oct 30, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 1, 2004

Replies: 5

How important is your first year of engineering/other degree?

Fritz
Oct 25, 2004 · Replies 8 · Oct 28, 2004

Replies: 8

I 4 dis wednesday. A contest I win 2 thou dollars HELP HOW TO MOVE a truck

litmyfirebabe
Oct 24, 2004 · Replies 4 · Oct 28, 2004

Replies: 4

Efficient Surveying Techniques for AutoCad Blueprint Creation

tribdog
Oct 25, 2004 · Replies 14 · Oct 28, 2004

Replies: 14

Job Opportunity: Surveying in Training, Make Double Salary & Benefits

tribdog
Oct 24, 2004 · Replies 19 · Oct 27, 2004

Replies: 19

Comparing Data from Rotary Arm Sensor to Theoretical Square Wave

mpm166
Oct 25, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 25, 2004

Replies: 1

System Modelling: Books & Resources for Real Life Systems

niko2000
Oct 22, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 22, 2004

Replies: 1

Hydrogen on History Channel Wednesday

Cliff_J
Oct 19, 2004 · Replies 3 · Oct 21, 2004

Replies: 3

Name of the movement of a wheel

usrhlp
Oct 8, 2004 · Replies 8 · Oct 19, 2004

Replies: 8

Structural Engineering Exercises: Help for Studying Failed Course in July

Clausius2
Sep 9, 2004 · Replies 2 · Oct 19, 2004

Replies: 2

Solving the Dilemma of Moving Water Without External Energy

CIVILian
Aug 12, 2004 · Replies 57 · Oct 15, 2004

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What height beam do I need to support a weight? Howto calc horiz load?

SteveWasiura
Oct 10, 2004 · Replies 4 · Oct 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Can a Bird Really Power a Car?

timejim
Oct 3, 2004 · Replies 8 · Oct 10, 2004

Replies: 8

Help Needed: Adjusting Cabinet Dimensions Urgently

quickfingers81
Oct 1, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 1, 2004

Replies: 1

Pro Eng Wildfire & AutoCAD: Engineers' Opinions

i_wish_i_was_smart
Sep 23, 2004 · Replies 3 · Sep 30, 2004

Replies: 3

WANNA WORK IN THE USA (and make lots of money)

marlon
Sep 22, 2004 · Replies 50 · Sep 29, 2004

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Have you built an antigravity underground lifter before?

relativelyslow
Sep 21, 2004 · Replies 3 · Sep 27, 2004

Replies: 3

Mining Engineering: Who is Here?

i_wish_i_was_smart
Sep 23, 2004 · Replies 7 · Sep 27, 2004

Replies: 7

Cheap Alternative Power Sources for Erratic Power Supply

ambuj123
Jul 23, 2004 · Replies 13 · Sep 25, 2004

Replies: 13

Satalite channels from computer & internet

XP
Sep 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Metacentric height correction due to free surface effect

ar
Sep 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Sep 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Poll

Perpetual motion machines: possible?

noreply2
Jun 7, 2004 · Replies 57 · Sep 21, 2004

2

Replies: 57

Big ships can be fast but big planes cannot.

Damned charming :)
Sep 20, 2004 · Replies 5 · Sep 21, 2004

Replies: 5

Hazards posed by the nanoproducts of the nanotechnology

saiarun
Sep 20, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 20, 2004

Replies: 1

Can bicycle locks be engineered to resist picking?

hitssquad
Sep 18, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 18, 2004

Replies: 1

Power transmission lines in America

megashawn
Sep 9, 2004 · Replies 6 · Sep 11, 2004

Replies: 6

Air-Powered Computer: A Revolutionary Design

wolram
Apr 26, 2004 · Replies 21 · Sep 8, 2004

Replies: 21

Calculating Hill Gradient: Simple Methods

Flying Penguin
Sep 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Sep 6, 2004

Replies: 1

Dynamic Graphical representations and Models

ewist
Jul 20, 2004 · Replies 8 · Sep 4, 2004

Replies: 8

What Are the Latin Origins of Ph.D. and B.S. Titles?

Clausius2
Aug 30, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 30, 2004

Replies: 1

Build a microscope that sees at the atomic level?

siliconhype
Aug 28, 2004 · Replies 4 · Aug 30, 2004

Replies: 4

Aeronautical Engineering and Universities

lavalamp
Aug 19, 2004 · Replies 5 · Aug 25, 2004

Replies: 5

Suggest topic for paper presentation

Rahool
Jul 24, 2004 · Replies 16 · Aug 25, 2004

Replies: 16

Find Horizontal & Vertical Movements of Point with 10kN Force

TSN79
Aug 21, 2004 · Replies 5 · Aug 24, 2004

Replies: 5

Understanding Axial Members in Structural Statics - Learn the Basics

TSN79
Aug 19, 2004 · Replies 4 · Aug 20, 2004

Replies: 4

A question for Belgian engineers.

Jurgen
Jun 1, 2004 · Replies 11 · Aug 20, 2004

Replies: 11

Importance of Process Flow Sheets: A Comprehensive Guide

karthik3k
Aug 18, 2004 · Replies 3 · Aug 19, 2004

Replies: 3

Characteristics of Good Innovations/Systems

EngTechno
Aug 15, 2004 · Replies 4 · Aug 19, 2004

Replies: 4

Unlock the Potential of "Smart Skin" with Metal Rubber

Ivan Seeking
Aug 12, 2004 · Replies 2 · Aug 13, 2004

Replies: 2

Choose the Right Water Pump for Your Water Pip Line

Eng_Luqman
Aug 5, 2004 · Replies 3 · Aug 11, 2004

Replies: 3

DIY: Adding a Valve to PVC Tube for Bicycle Pump

Moose352
Aug 8, 2004 · Replies 9 · Aug 8, 2004

Replies: 9

Sound Sensors: How They Work & Applications

irony of truth
Aug 5, 2004 · Replies 6 · Aug 8, 2004

Replies: 6

How do you build & design a bridge with these materials?

davedj23
Aug 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 6, 2004

Replies: 1

Infinite Ladder Network: Find R with Rs=1 ohm and Rp=6 ohms

Martin
Aug 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Aug 3, 2004

Replies: 2

Turbine generator + higgs boson

Imparcticle
Jul 16, 2004 · Replies 3 · Aug 2, 2004

Replies: 3

What Are Good Beginner Resources for Nanotechnology and Photonics?

marlon
Aug 2, 2004 · Replies 1 · Aug 2, 2004

Replies: 1

What are the risks and considerations when trying to become an inventor?

darkar
Jul 31, 2004 · Replies 15 · Aug 1, 2004

Replies: 15

How did Mr. M solve ACME's problem?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 27, 2004 · Replies 22 · Jul 30, 2004

Replies: 22

Making a Flame Thrower: Safety Tips & Risks

dusty8683
Jul 28, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jul 29, 2004

Replies: 4

Can a microprocessor simulate physical processes using machine language?

juan avellaneda
Jul 16, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jul 23, 2004

Replies: 4

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General Engineering

Engineering is a diverse and applied field that involves the application of scientific principles and mathematical methods to design, create, and optimize solutions for real-world problems.

Engineers use their analytical and problem-solving skills to innovate and develop technologies across various domains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering. The discipline encompasses the design of structures, machines, systems, and processes, with a focus on efficiency, functionality, and safety.

Engineers play a crucial role in shaping the modern world, contributing to advancements in infrastructure, transportation, communication, and numerous other technological domains.

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