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Which Power Transmission Option is Best for Connecting a Motor to a Fan?

Apr 18, 2008 · Replies 16 · Apr 21, 2008

Replies: 16

Views: 5K

Cavitation in Pumps: Minimizing Damage & Flow Resistance

Apr 18, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 18, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 8K

Guys i need to build a hovercraft

Apr 17, 2008 · Replies 7 · Apr 17, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Ideas for something you wanted to do but can't do due to a disability

Apr 9, 2008 · Replies 6 · Apr 16, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Is Infinite Energy-Powered Car Technology Possible?

Apr 15, 2008 · Replies 6 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Ideas for product to help physically challenged

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Deflection and stress in a complex structure

Apr 15, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Trouble calculating the second moment of area

Mar 31, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 12K

Why did you choose engineering over the sciences?

Apr 10, 2008 · Replies 26 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 26

Views: 22K

How to model relative friction in ansys (FEM software)

Apr 14, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 11K

Daft heat transfer nomenclature question

Apr 14, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

What Is the Maximum Compressive Load on a Solid Brick Pier?

Apr 6, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Help for project looking into the amount of load's beams can take

Apr 6, 2008 · Replies 15 · Apr 13, 2008

Replies: 15

Views: 3K

How Do You Calculate Shear Force and Bending Moments in Stub Axles?

Apr 12, 2008 · Replies 5 · Apr 13, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 8K

Forces on a pressure vessel containing a vacuum

Apr 10, 2008 · Replies 4 · Apr 12, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 12K

What could be causing my PIC programming trouble?

Apr 1, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 12, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Bending Deflection at Given Points

Apr 11, 2008 · Replies 4 · Apr 11, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Efficient Water Collection with Condensation Harnessing: Tips and Ideas

Apr 10, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Replace Aluminum C channel with Steel

Apr 2, 2008 · Replies 12 · Apr 10, 2008

Replies: 12

Views: 17K

Greywater Solutions for Home Reuse

Apr 7, 2008 · Replies 4 · Apr 10, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Heat Transfer Problem: Calculate Rate of Heat Transfer

Feb 22, 2008 · Replies 10 · Apr 10, 2008

Replies: 10

Views: 7K

Entropy in an irreversible process

Dec 10, 2007 · Replies 3 · Apr 10, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 9K

Dental Drilling Unit: Finding Used & Precision Hand-Controlled Tool

Mar 29, 2007 · Replies 3 · Apr 9, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Solving Engineering Mechanics Dynamics Problems

Apr 7, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Help with Allen Head Cap bolts

Apr 8, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

The electronic engineer have the question)

Mar 23, 2008 · Replies 8 · Apr 7, 2008

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Run Internal Combustion Engine on Liquid Oxygen

Mar 21, 2008 · Replies 11 · Apr 7, 2008

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

Payphone Mechanics: An Investigation

Mar 25, 2008 · Replies 6 · Apr 7, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

How can I improve the efficiency of my Boomilever design?

Jan 13, 2007 · Replies 42 · Apr 7, 2008

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Replies: 42

Views: 29K

Design & Build Instructions for a Turbine & 3 Phase Alternator

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 9 · Apr 6, 2008

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Calculating Torque T & Q for I-Beams & Torsion

Apr 6, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 6, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Why Won't Humidifiers Raise Lab Humidity?

Mar 5, 2008 · Replies 7 · Apr 6, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 11K

Centrifuge Tech: Parameters of Best Centrifuges Today?

Apr 5, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 6, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

How do I calculate the stress on a lap fillet weld in bending?

Apr 5, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 5, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 11K

Auto specifications: Power & Torque [and other questions]

Apr 5, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 5, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Why Do We Square Errors in Least Squares Regression?

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 5, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Do Small Water Masses Between Close Plates Generate Large Forces?

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 15 · Apr 4, 2008

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

Mechanical Engineer Interview Q&A

Apr 4, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 4, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

I-Beam Sizes: Standard Dimensions in SI Units

Apr 4, 2008 · Replies 2 · Apr 4, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Is Free Cooling Beneficial for Buildings with High Internal Heat Production?

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Electromagnetic field and LCD-TVs

Apr 3, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 3, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Rotary Vane Compressor Question

Apr 2, 2008 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 7K

Comparing Gleason and Revacycle Gear Profiles

Nov 29, 2007 · Replies 6 · Apr 3, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 14K

Design an H-Bridge Torque Controller for 6-8 PMDC Motors

Apr 2, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 2, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Graduate School for Engineering

Mar 23, 2008 · Replies 5 · Apr 2, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Questions about EE, Meteorology and Nuclear

Mar 20, 2008 · Replies 6 · Apr 2, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Where Can I Find a Dummy Book for Writing Firmware Codes?

Apr 1, 2008 · Replies 1 · Apr 1, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

What is the simplest explanation of how a transistor works?

Mar 13, 2008 · Replies 13 · Apr 1, 2008

Replies: 13

Views: 16K

Revolutionizing Electric Cars: A New Innovative Idea

Feb 18, 2008 · Replies 23 · Apr 1, 2008

Replies: 23

Views: 6K

Anybody with understanding of how Air pressure regulators function?

Mar 27, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 30, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 11K

Designing an Amplifier Circuit for Hypothermia Treatment Device

Mar 21, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 30, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Magnetic Hard Disk: Learn Theory & Current Tech

Mar 30, 2008 · Replies 1 · Mar 30, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 8K

Calculate Modulus of Rigidity from Shear Stress/Strain

Mar 27, 2008 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Front end of an engineering design

Mar 25, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 26, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Mapping a building for use in game (RADAR?)

Mar 24, 2008 · Replies 10 · Mar 26, 2008

Replies: 10

Views: 4K

Pressure change and area ratio help

Mar 22, 2008 · Replies 4 · Mar 25, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

How Can I Build a Biomass Steam Generator Using Coco Shells?

Feb 12, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

: Finding the Right Electronic Noise Retardant for Your Dyno Room

Mar 22, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 23, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Lifting Solutions - 100 lbs Capacity

Mar 18, 2008 · Replies 13 · Mar 23, 2008

Replies: 13

Views: 6K

Power Your Designs: Human-Powered Lighting Solutions

Mar 14, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 22, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Motorcycle vs Motorcar Race: Who Will Win?

May 11, 2006 · Replies 15 · Mar 22, 2008

Replies: 15

Views: 17K

Mass moment of inertia of an irregular area

Mar 20, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 21, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 8K

Optimizing Cart Delivery: Solving Issues with Incline and Caster Placement

Mar 20, 2008 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Water bath system - flow rate problems

Mar 20, 2008 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 9K

How to evaluate the performance of air conditioning

Mar 19, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Solved: Cantilever Experiment: Deriving Formulae

Dec 14, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 19, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 36K

The Importance of Physical Modeling in Engineering: Insights from an EE Student

Mar 18, 2008 · Replies 4 · Mar 19, 2008

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

How Can You Ethically Address Concerns with Surveillance Systems?

Mar 18, 2008 · Replies 1 · Mar 18, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Switching off alternator during hard acceleration

Mar 16, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 17, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 13K

Building a Paper Pipe Organ: Tips & Advice

Mar 15, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 17, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 8K

Cleaning Bottles with Ultrasound

Mar 11, 2008 · Replies 15 · Mar 16, 2008

Replies: 15

Views: 6K

Can Covering Earth with Aluminum Foil Help Reduce Global Warming?

Dec 19, 2007 · Replies 16 · Mar 16, 2008

Replies: 16

Views: 4K

Replacing vs. Cleaning HEPA Filters: What's the Best Choice?

Mar 2, 2008 · Replies 10 · Mar 16, 2008

Replies: 10

Views: 14K

Tank Level Monitor: Count 5 Seconds for Every Level Increase

Mar 10, 2008 · Replies 5 · Mar 16, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Airgulper Concept: Injecting Air into a Tank - Darin Selby

Mar 10, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 16, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

What are the essential parts needed for a robotics project?

Mar 14, 2008 · Replies 10 · Mar 15, 2008

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

Control circuit using pic 16F84

Mar 13, 2008 · Replies 5 · Mar 15, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 10K

Find a Reputable Engineering Firm to Build Lab Prototype

Jul 30, 2007 · Replies 14 · Mar 13, 2008

Replies: 14

Views: 7K

Hydrostatic Test and Air Entrapement

Mar 11, 2008 · Replies 6 · Mar 12, 2008

Replies: 6

Views: 16K

Unveiling the Mystery of Thermostat 'Setting': Tips from an Electrical Expert

Mar 12, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 12, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 7K

Controlled Flight of 4-Rotor Crafts: Beyond Military Use

Mar 10, 2008 · Replies 12 · Mar 11, 2008

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

Calculate Deflection(Sag) in Steel Wire w/Formula

Mar 9, 2008 · Replies 8 · Mar 10, 2008

Replies: 8

Views: 86K

Calculating Torque Needed to Roll 9000lb Roll Across Floor

Mar 4, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 10, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

How Can I Improve My Rubber Band Car to Reach 10 Meters?

Mar 7, 2008 · Replies 13 · Mar 9, 2008

Replies: 13

Views: 47K

Choosing the Best Load Cell for Side Load Protection in Automated Feeder Systems

Mar 5, 2008 · Replies 11 · Mar 7, 2008

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

Need calculations for wall climbing RC car

Mar 4, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 7, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Wind Turbine Design: Find Documentation Here

Mar 6, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 7, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Calculating Weight of Roll Cage Tubing: Density & Cost

Mar 1, 2008 · Replies 11 · Mar 6, 2008

Replies: 11

Views: 9K

Projecting light on a surface for marking.

Mar 2, 2008 · Replies 3 · Mar 3, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Portable GaussMeter Recorder: Big Enough for EMF Field Analysis?

Dec 14, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 1, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Engineer Room-Specific Central Air Heating?

Dec 14, 2007 · Replies 11 · Mar 1, 2008

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

Alternative Energy Windmill Ideas

Oct 30, 2007 · Replies 3 · Mar 1, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 7K

How to convert density from mol/L to kg/m3?

Feb 27, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 1, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 85K

Hollow sphere or sphere with beams

Feb 27, 2008 · Replies 2 · Mar 1, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

JNaudlin's Impulse: Future Methods of Space Flight

Feb 11, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 28, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Is a Variable Frequency Drive Necessary for a Turntable Motor?

Jan 8, 2008 · Replies 7 · Feb 28, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 8K

What is the relationship between motorcycle rake and trail?

Feb 27, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 27, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 9K

Angular Acceleration of Flywheel

Feb 26, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 26, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 9K

What Is the Maximum Current for 18-AWG Enamel Magnet Wire?

Feb 25, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 26, 2008

Replies: 2

Views: 23K

Designing a Custom Sliderule for Long Range Rifle Shooting

Feb 25, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 25, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

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