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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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Subsea Engineering Question - air required to lift load

Aug 28, 2016 · Replies 15 · Sep 4, 2016

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Motion simulator software control

Aug 30, 2016 · Replies 3 · Sep 4, 2016

Replies: 3

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Elastic Section Modulus vs Moment of Inertia

Aug 25, 2016 · Replies 5 · Aug 30, 2016

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Select an Economical Beam Section for Moment Requirements

Aug 20, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 27, 2016

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Venting a Propane Fridge in a Truck Campershell

Aug 16, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 16, 2016

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Parachutes for small planes -- so many lives saved....

Aug 14, 2016 · Replies 17 · Aug 15, 2016

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How can I draw a line in assembly language without using decimal numbers?

Aug 11, 2016 · Replies 7 · Aug 11, 2016

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How can SunToWater Technologies turn moisture in the air into drinkable water?

Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 11, 2016

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Help Needed: Opening & Closing Heavy Trap Door for Grandma

Aug 10, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 10, 2016

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What does a circle with a slash through it mean?

Jul 21, 2016 · Replies 8 · Aug 7, 2016

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Feasibility Study: How to Create a Tender Bid

Aug 5, 2016 · Replies 4 · Aug 7, 2016

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Autocorrelation function of the output of the nonlinear device

Aug 3, 2016 · Replies 5 · Aug 5, 2016

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Types of signals in process control

Aug 3, 2016 · Replies 2 · Aug 3, 2016

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How does reinforcement help prevent blowouts when drilling deep into the Earth?

Jul 20, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jul 23, 2016

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Where Can You Drop Objects From 30 Meters High for Scientific Experiments?

Jul 4, 2016 · Replies 9 · Jul 22, 2016

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What Are the Methods for Detecting Gases in a Room?

Jul 20, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 22, 2016

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Is a Nuclear-Powered Supersonic Airliner Feasible?

Jul 16, 2016 · Replies 10 · Jul 21, 2016

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Design -- horizontal I-beam with center loading....

Jul 21, 2016 · Replies 6 · Jul 21, 2016

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OT: Elevator Speed and Counterweight Mass Comparison

Jul 1, 2016 · Replies 11 · Jul 10, 2016

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Why do US lamp parts use an "IP" thread ?

Jul 7, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 10, 2016

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How does the neutral pressure inside a balloon affect its lifting force?

Apr 13, 2016 · Replies 17 · Jul 9, 2016

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Moment of Inertia for Simple Polygon

Jul 8, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 8, 2016

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Non-uniform stress distrubution

Jul 2, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jul 4, 2016

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Boundary conditions of that beam.

Jul 4, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jul 4, 2016

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Optics/lens/LCD simulation software

Jun 21, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jun 21, 2016

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How Has a Decade Transformed Lives from Struggle to Success?

Jun 10, 2016 · Replies 24 · Jun 20, 2016

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Deriving Strain in Cantilever Beam with Known Deflection

Jun 14, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jun 15, 2016

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Post Buckling Analysis in ANSYS

Jun 4, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jun 14, 2016

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Forces in cable fixed and not fixed one end

Jun 11, 2016 · Replies 7 · Jun 12, 2016

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State prediction equation for Kalman filter

May 26, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jun 5, 2016

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A little idea I had with a lot of flaws...

Jun 4, 2016 · Replies 11 · Jun 5, 2016

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Just a Thought About Tornadoes and Wind Turbines

Jun 4, 2016 · Replies 8 · Jun 5, 2016

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Is Engineering of Gravity and Time a Groundbreaking Theory?

Jun 4, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jun 4, 2016

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Can any one me identify this object?

Jun 2, 2016 · Replies 7 · Jun 3, 2016

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Dimensional Analysis: Subtracting Units & Unitless Numbers

Jun 2, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jun 2, 2016

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Moments and shear force diagram

May 31, 2016 · Replies 2 · May 31, 2016

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Compression of an object and its length.

May 30, 2016 · Replies 1 · May 30, 2016

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Correlating Displacement and Strain in a Cantilever Beam System

May 21, 2016 · Replies 12 · May 27, 2016

Replies: 12

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Method of Joints Query: Shedding Light On Truss Calculations

May 25, 2016 · Replies 1 · May 26, 2016

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Strain of a wire tied with an angle in a beam

May 24, 2016 · Replies 3 · May 25, 2016

Replies: 3

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Should I Apply for University Public Engineering Lectures?

May 21, 2016 · Replies 10 · May 23, 2016

Replies: 10

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Practical knowledges in engineering

May 21, 2016 · Replies 6 · May 22, 2016

Replies: 6

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Instrument Design to Deliver Energy to 50mm Circle

May 19, 2016 · Replies 3 · May 20, 2016

Replies: 3

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Can a Check Valve Solution Make Water Flow Up a Pipe into a Rain Barrel?

May 16, 2016 · Replies 21 · May 17, 2016

Replies: 21

Views: 12K

What is digital bandwidth finder

May 16, 2016 · Replies 5 · May 17, 2016

Replies: 5

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How Do You Solve a Truss Equilibrium Problem with Incorrect Force Calculations?

May 16, 2016 · Replies 3 · May 16, 2016

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Load Carrying Capacity of Beams in 3-Story Building

May 10, 2016 · Replies 3 · May 14, 2016

Replies: 3

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Dumb things said/dealt with at work

May 12, 2016 · Replies 2 · May 13, 2016

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Practice Problems in Naval Achitecture

Apr 26, 2016 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2016

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Does the magnetic force affect lateral movement of a magnet on a metal plate?

Apr 23, 2016 · Replies 5 · Apr 26, 2016

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9m rhs steel connecting 2 sides of a roof patio

Apr 26, 2016 · Replies 1 · Apr 26, 2016

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How can a function be analytic in the s-plane

Apr 11, 2016 · Replies 9 · Apr 23, 2016

Replies: 9

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Does Adding Multiple Point Loads on a Continuous Beam Reduce the Maximum Moment?

Apr 14, 2016 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2016

Replies: 2

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How do I find eye protection for my laser cutter?

Apr 22, 2016 · Replies 1 · Apr 22, 2016

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Airlock Solution for Drop Tube into Water Tank

Apr 18, 2016 · Replies 6 · Apr 19, 2016

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Siphon problem with above ground water tank/pump

Apr 7, 2016 · Replies 4 · Apr 19, 2016

Replies: 4

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Seismic Ground Response Parameters

Apr 6, 2016 · Replies 2 · Apr 18, 2016

Replies: 2

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Can You Use a Raft as a Hovercraft?

Apr 14, 2016 · Replies 4 · Apr 17, 2016

Replies: 4

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What is the process of invention?

Apr 9, 2016 · Replies 56 · Apr 14, 2016

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Solving Deflection Using Double Integration: Simplify or Integrate?

Apr 3, 2016 · Replies 4 · Apr 3, 2016

Replies: 4

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What is the reasoning behind the different forms of F in bolted joint equations?

Mar 15, 2016 · Replies 14 · Mar 28, 2016

Replies: 14

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Uh I need a runway, really let me explain

Nov 20, 2010 · Replies 459 · Mar 26, 2016

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Creating a machine that can detect harmful substances in food for home use

Mar 20, 2016 · Replies 5 · Mar 24, 2016

Replies: 5

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Solar thermal collectors in parallel

Mar 8, 2016 · Replies 4 · Mar 22, 2016

Replies: 4

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Is the movement of a turbine itself a loss of efficiency?

Mar 14, 2016 · Replies 16 · Mar 15, 2016

Replies: 16

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Cracking Concrete from Freezing Water in Corrugated Pipe

Mar 14, 2016 · Replies 5 · Mar 15, 2016

Replies: 5

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Is My Theme Park Coming Together with a Swing in the Making?

Mar 7, 2016 · Replies 5 · Mar 13, 2016

Replies: 5

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Helmotz decomposition definitions.

Mar 11, 2016 · Replies 2 · Mar 11, 2016

Replies: 2

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Fire sprinkler system - most unfavorable location

Mar 10, 2016 · Replies 1 · Mar 11, 2016

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Hotel Load of train: Why separate generator & not locomotive

Mar 1, 2015 · Replies 22 · Mar 10, 2016

Replies: 22

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Interview with an Electrical Engineer: Berkeman

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 18 · Mar 10, 2016

Replies: 18

Views: 8K

What's the purpose of front white cap that desk fans have?

Feb 22, 2016 · Replies 2 · Feb 22, 2016

Replies: 2

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Is 2.5 m maximum length of lintel? Why?

Feb 19, 2016 · Replies 3 · Feb 20, 2016

Replies: 3

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Damage to chimney by power line attache to it

Feb 18, 2016 · Replies 3 · Feb 19, 2016

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Nuclear weapons, FOIA, general public, and "need to know"

Feb 13, 2016 · Replies 14 · Feb 18, 2016

Replies: 14

Views: 3K

Is It Safe to Swim with an Automatic Diving Watch Rated for 20 Atm?

Feb 15, 2016 · Replies 2 · Feb 15, 2016

Replies: 2

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Engineering project ideas for an engineering club in my school

Feb 10, 2016 · Replies 2 · Feb 11, 2016

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Relation between compression and strength

Jan 31, 2016 · Replies 5 · Feb 9, 2016

Replies: 5

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Method to calculate beam deflection

Feb 7, 2016 · Replies 6 · Feb 8, 2016

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Green energy, ReRev and other projects

Feb 4, 2016 · Replies 3 · Feb 4, 2016

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Views: 1K

Drag Coefficient of a trapezoidal bar

Feb 2, 2016 · Replies 28 · Feb 3, 2016

Replies: 28

Views: 9K

Has Hedy Lamarr's invention really impacted us today?

Nov 8, 2015 · Replies 11 · Feb 3, 2016

Replies: 11

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Who Is Russ Watters?

Mar 9, 2013 · Replies 21 · Feb 2, 2016

Replies: 21

Views: 7K

Whats the relation between the centre of gravity?

Jan 31, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jan 31, 2016

Replies: 1

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Magnet on drone just attract hate

Jan 30, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jan 30, 2016

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

What Is the Rise and Span of a Bridge?

Jan 30, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jan 30, 2016

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Designing bridge not perpendicular with ground

Jan 28, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jan 28, 2016

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Preventing Condensation in Outdoor Enclosure

Jan 28, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jan 28, 2016

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Air pressure vs post-fuel pump vaporization chamber

Jan 27, 2016 · Replies 10 · Jan 28, 2016

Replies: 10

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[optics] How to transport light/image in narrow tube

Jan 23, 2016 · Replies 8 · Jan 27, 2016

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Self charging keyboard - Is it possible or just funny?

Jan 18, 2016 · Replies 20 · Jan 25, 2016

Replies: 20

Views: 7K

What is with the recent surge in quadcopters?

May 30, 2014 · Replies 20 · Jan 22, 2016

Replies: 20

Views: 6K

How do I interpret multiple principal stresses for 3D loading with shear?

Jan 21, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jan 22, 2016

Replies: 3

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Simplification of load on beam for Max M and D

Jan 20, 2016 · Replies 1 · Jan 21, 2016

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Beam Sizing for Engineering Student Project

Jan 20, 2016 · Replies 2 · Jan 20, 2016

Replies: 2

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I need an engineering project for my Science Fair

Jan 19, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jan 19, 2016

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Understanding Truss Analysis: Investigating the Accuracy of a Bridge Design App

Jan 16, 2016 · Replies 3 · Jan 16, 2016

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Convert Kg to Gallon: USD Conversion Tips

Jan 6, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jan 14, 2016

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Can Regular Paint Be Used on Bronze Items?

Jan 11, 2016 · Replies 5 · Jan 11, 2016

Replies: 5

Views: 2K

Distributing weight of four legs evenly over surface

Jan 8, 2016 · Replies 4 · Jan 8, 2016

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

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