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Help - Pressure of a Pool on concrete

zx82
May 29, 2004 · Replies 6 · Jul 23, 2004

Replies: 6

How to design a dolphin propulsion swimsuit?

shonagon53
Jun 30, 2004 · Replies 7 · Jul 23, 2004

Replies: 7

Why Hydrogen is the Only Fuel for Fuel Cells

Imparcticle
Jul 14, 2004 · Replies 14 · Jul 22, 2004

Replies: 14

Mastering Lock Picking: Tips for Home and Car Emergencies

vern8304
Mar 20, 2004 · Replies 42 · Jul 19, 2004

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Replies: 42

Crossing Bridges: Take Our Survey!

Hypercase
Jul 15, 2004 · Replies 21 · Jul 17, 2004

Replies: 21

Get Help with Arc Welding Machines & Technology

Eng_Luqman
Jul 13, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 13, 2004

Replies: 2

A Beagle In The Pound and a MARSIS Wing-Clipped

Nommos Prime (Dogon)
May 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jul 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Which engineering stream is best?

think
Jul 9, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jul 9, 2004

Replies: 2

Crossing the desert (in a steam powered car)

ceptimus
Jun 22, 2004 · Replies 12 · Jun 23, 2004

Replies: 12

Slightly off topic pump question

jeremyb
Jun 20, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 20, 2004

Replies: 1

What Are the Career Benefits of a Double Major in Engineering and Mathematics?

Shahil
Jun 2, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jun 14, 2004

Replies: 3

Where can I find the Columbia accident re-entry video?

Arctic Fox
Jun 13, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 13, 2004

Replies: 1

Titanic: Hull Materials & Construction - Get Answers Here!

decibel
Jun 10, 2004 · Replies 8 · Jun 12, 2004

Replies: 8

Does exist a software for this?

juan avellaneda
Jun 3, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jun 10, 2004

Replies: 4

News Lunar Solar Power - Is it a Good Idea?

whatgravity
Jun 9, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jun 9, 2004

Replies: 2

Testing Your Shock Absorber Prototype: Min Drops to Determine Breaking Height

Gokul43201
Jun 4, 2004 · Replies 18 · Jun 7, 2004

Replies: 18

Poll

Poll regarding creation of an Engineering Napster thread

enigma
Jun 6, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jun 6, 2004

Replies: 2

How does the suspended globe in the coin shop work?

Janitor
Jun 4, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jun 5, 2004

Replies: 2

What Are the Basics of OLED Technology?

Suicidal
May 30, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jun 2, 2004

Replies: 1

3D Engineering Software & Classes: What to Try

Euphoriet
May 13, 2004 · Replies 13 · Jun 1, 2004

Replies: 13

Can beer bottles pop car tires?

Dissident Dan
May 30, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jun 1, 2004

Replies: 5

Can Solar Panels Heat Warehouses Without Electricity?

Euphoriet
Apr 28, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 20, 2004

Replies: 2

Working on Nano-Sensors for UMCP's Aerospace Engineering Lab

enigma
May 17, 2004 · Replies 10 · May 17, 2004

Replies: 10

Is Coin Shrinking a Safe and Fascinating Hobby?

Pocketwatch
Apr 27, 2004 · Replies 12 · May 3, 2004

Replies: 12

Harnessing Energy from the Road

rasperas
Apr 26, 2004 · Replies 7 · May 3, 2004

Replies: 7

Math engineering& physics engineering

poshee
Apr 26, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 26, 2004

Replies: 1

Online Comp. Engineering: Find a Univ. for Working & Studying!

Jurgen
Apr 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Can Our Company Take On This Challenging Project?

ElectroPhysics
Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 16, 2004

Replies: 2

How would you play baseball on the moon?

sara195
Apr 7, 2003 · Replies 12 · Apr 12, 2004

Replies: 12

Engineer vs Scientist: What's the Difference?

Moni
Nov 16, 2003 · Replies 23 · Apr 12, 2004

Replies: 23

Choosing Between Engineering and Physics: Advice for First Year Students

phy
Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 17 · Apr 12, 2004

Replies: 17

Physics or Engineering: Which Is the Right Path for Me?

Dalgar
Apr 7, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2004

Replies: 3

Approaches to Artificial Intelligence.

Averagesupernova
Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 11 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 11

Create New Way to Hang Clothes: No Tangles Allowed!

tribdog
Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 31, 2004

Replies: 3

Engineering Jobs: Explore Potential Careers & Job Opportunities

IKu
Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 31, 2004

Replies: 2

Engineering electives or double degree

2muchHW
Mar 15, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 28, 2004

Replies: 3

Work out what the interior temperature will be

CyberJay
Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 25, 2004

Replies: 1

Explore Extreme Engineering Ideas and Visions

zeronem
Jun 25, 2003 · Replies 13 · Mar 18, 2004

Replies: 13

Which Engineering Should I Go For: AI & Automation

vincent81
Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 18, 2004

Replies: 5

Water pumping in tall buildings ?

Cliff_J
Mar 15, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 16, 2004

Replies: 4

Aero/Mech Engineering students

Chris_w
Mar 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 14, 2004

Replies: 2

Building a Functional Model of the Human Brain

Guybrush Threepwood
Oct 3, 2003 · Replies 43 · Mar 9, 2004

2

Replies: 43

How to convert wood burning to electric?

jgravatt
Mar 6, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 8, 2004

Replies: 6

Poll

English vs Metric Units: Pros and Cons

Bryan Parry
Feb 23, 2004 · Replies 35 · Mar 7, 2004

2

Replies: 35

Is Engineering the Right Career Path for Me?

xXshortyXx
Feb 24, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 5, 2004

Replies: 8

Erasmus Exchange: Socrates Students Share Experiences

Reason
Jan 14, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2004

Replies: 2

What Caused the World Trade Center Buildings to Collapse?

Julian Solos
Jan 23, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 9

Help on 2 engineering concepts

Sko
Feb 27, 2004 · Replies 1 · Feb 28, 2004

Replies: 1

Mystery of Roadside Traffic Sensors: What Do They Do?

enigma
Jun 11, 2003 · Replies 21 · Feb 24, 2004

Replies: 21

Is Your DIY EMP Device Safe to Use?

BrokenCouch
Jan 28, 2004 · Replies 10 · Feb 20, 2004

Replies: 10

What Are the Latest Developments in Engineering?

DarkAnt
Jan 5, 2004 · Replies 14 · Feb 10, 2004

Replies: 14

Australia Builds World's Tallest Solar Power Tower

Adam
Feb 3, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 6, 2004

Replies: 4

Motorcycle Question #2 Right-Left

Julian Solos
Jan 23, 2004 · Replies 7 · Feb 5, 2004

Replies: 7

Engineering Classes: Hardest & Easiest to Get Into

Dagenais
Jan 14, 2004 · Replies 6 · Feb 4, 2004

Replies: 6

Computer Engineering Student's Required Chemistry Courses

Maxwell
Dec 9, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jan 30, 2004

Replies: 9

Need to measure up to 1200 degrees F - help

jgravatt
Jan 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jan 30, 2004

Replies: 5

Hey, is an EE graduate degree worthwhile?

KillaMarcilla
Dec 13, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jan 28, 2004

Replies: 2

What is the most commonly used scale of sharpness?

Adam
Jan 25, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 28, 2004

Replies: 3

Most important for coordinating our world's technology?

Loren Booda
Dec 5, 2003 · Replies 7 · Jan 26, 2004

Replies: 7

Lowtech vs Hightech: Can Low Technology Lead to Revolutionary Innovation?

lowtec
Nov 27, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jan 9, 2004

Replies: 2

Answer to 'What is a Civil Engineer?'

Phobos
Jan 5, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jan 5, 2004

Replies: 1

Which area of Engineering is the hottest?

ksoy
Sep 18, 2003 · Replies 24 · Jan 3, 2004

Replies: 24

How does the female mind work ?

drag
Apr 4, 2003 · Replies 46 · Dec 21, 2003

2

Replies: 46

Near Disaster Averted: My $1000 Summer Saves the Bridge!

Ivan Seeking
Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 28 · Dec 18, 2003

Replies: 28

Is There a Universal Algorithm for Hacking the Female Mind?

eNtRopY
Aug 10, 2003 · Replies 18 · Dec 18, 2003

Replies: 18

Let's hear it for maintenance engineers

Nereid
Dec 14, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 15, 2003

Replies: 7

Future Small Arms: Debunking Theories & Understanding Gravitons

The Nathan
Nov 4, 2003 · Replies 13 · Dec 10, 2003

Replies: 13

Building a Solar/Electric Car: Pros, Cons, and Costs

UESolarElect
Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 7, 2003

Replies: 3

God's Spectacular Atomic Engineering

MirabileAuditu
Dec 4, 2003 · Replies 3 · Dec 5, 2003

Replies: 3

How Do Hand Crank Power Devices Work?

philipc
Dec 2, 2003 · Replies 7 · Dec 4, 2003

Replies: 7

Designing a Herculean Chair: Seeking Cardboard Ideas

DaveDanClay
Oct 21, 2003 · Replies 12 · Dec 4, 2003

Replies: 12

Is an Engineering Physics Major the Right Choice for Me?

C0mmie
Nov 29, 2003 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2003

Replies: 1

What Are the Best Blade Angles and Generators for Domestic Fans?

anne and ol
Nov 28, 2003 · Replies 4 · Nov 28, 2003

Replies: 4

How Does Nanotechnology Allow for High Resolution Images at 3 Nanolux?

jimmy p
Oct 17, 2003 · Replies 16 · Nov 27, 2003

Replies: 16

Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Device Ahead of its Time

wolram
Nov 20, 2003 · Replies 7 · Nov 22, 2003

Replies: 7

Poll

What do you work as and do you hate it?

Tyro
Nov 19, 2003 · Replies 12 · Nov 20, 2003

Replies: 12

How Do Forces Affect Tension and Compression in a Roof Truss?

exequor
Nov 7, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 7, 2003

Replies: 2

Revolutionizing AEC: The Rise of BIM Technology & Its Impact on CAD

Esoteric
Nov 6, 2003 · Replies 2 · Nov 6, 2003

Replies: 2

Simulating weight through coils

vidin
Oct 18, 2003 · Replies 23 · Oct 30, 2003

Replies: 23

Installing Solar Panels on Your Home Roof

Integral0
Oct 27, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 27, 2003

Replies: 1

Why Do Some Civil Engineers Prefer Grads Over Degrees?

Jug
Oct 24, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 26, 2003

Replies: 2

Introducing the IED Project Forum: Get and Share Ideas Here

quantumdude
Oct 8, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 8, 2003

Replies: 1

Solar Water Heater: Ideas & Advice for Arizona Residents

tribdog
Oct 3, 2003 · Replies 19 · Oct 8, 2003

Replies: 19

Why Is Mechanical Engineering Important for Electrical Engineering Students?

kyle_soule
Oct 1, 2003 · Replies 12 · Oct 6, 2003

Replies: 12

How Can Elastic Bands and Paper Clips Demonstrate Stress vs. Force?

BeefyBeef
Oct 2, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 3, 2003

Replies: 1

Could anyone help me about engineering?

Clausius2
Sep 22, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 23, 2003

Replies: 1

Civil/environmental engineering members

Phobos
Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 19, 2003

Replies: 3

How Do Vacuum Cleaners Create Suction?

Inquiring_Mike
Sep 2, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 6, 2003

Replies: 2

Can a Strong Permanent Magnet Affect a TV Screen?

zoobyshoe
Aug 1, 2003 · Replies 13 · Aug 20, 2003

Replies: 13

How do vocal chords work with music - more inside

CubeX
Jun 30, 2003 · Replies 15 · Aug 20, 2003

Replies: 15

Finish Engineering Physics degree?

mmapcpro
Aug 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 19, 2003

Replies: 2

How to create deadly punji traps for guerrilla warfare?

eNtRopY
Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 12 · Aug 17, 2003

Replies: 12

How Do Z Pinches Generate High-Energy Electromagnetic Pulses?

Viper2838
Aug 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Aug 17, 2003

Replies: 2

What Exactly Is Smell?

megashawn
Aug 13, 2003 · Replies 5 · Aug 17, 2003

Replies: 5

How would you engineer the perfect human?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 5, 2003 · Replies 36 · Aug 13, 2003

2

Replies: 36

The Science Behind Cloud Formation: A Critique Request

Bill Gavlas
Aug 1, 2003 · Replies 8 · Aug 5, 2003

Replies: 8

IRAs How would they benefit me?

Dx
Jul 21, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 24, 2003

Replies: 3

How atmospheric humidity is measured

halfdyke
Jul 8, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jul 23, 2003

Replies: 9

Why is the sky blue using avogardo's number?

kealakamu
Jul 8, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 17, 2003

Replies: 3

Engineers who changed an industry.

Integral
Jul 11, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 12, 2003

Replies: 2

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General Engineering

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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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