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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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How can a one-way light tube be created using mirrors and plexiglass?

Apr 10, 2007 · Replies 5 · Apr 16, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 8K

Are Diesel Engines Really Stronger Than Gasoline Engines?

Mar 31, 2007 · Replies 20 · Apr 14, 2007

Replies: 20

Views: 7K

Understanding Steel Tubing Strength: Calculating Buckling and Maximum Load

Mar 28, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 14K

PE license for Civil and mechanical engineers

Apr 8, 2007 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 13K

How Is the Circuit in Cathode Ray Tubes for TVs Structured?

Apr 12, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 12, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Wanted: Stress and Strain Tutorial

Mar 22, 2007 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Is Structural Integrity related in any way to Static Friction? Or vice versa?

Apr 4, 2007 · Replies 7 · Apr 11, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Will using a glowstick to power small devices like RC cars be effective?

Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 18 · Apr 11, 2007

Replies: 18

Views: 5K

Blue Collar Guy's Guide to Tire Slip Ratio Calc

Apr 11, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Where Can I Find a Quiet Motor for a Doppler Shift Experiment?

Apr 11, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Solar Water Heater Installation Cost: $/Watt

Mar 31, 2007 · Replies 6 · Apr 10, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Effect on flow after sudden expansion

Apr 6, 2007 · Replies 3 · Apr 9, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 10K

Recommendations for Intermediate Mechanical Textbook with In-Depth Explanations?

Apr 9, 2007 · Replies 3 · Apr 9, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

Solar Power Plant Idea for Review

Apr 5, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 5, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Should my oven be on 24/7 or not?

Apr 5, 2007 · Replies 5 · Apr 5, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Building a Motor: Simple Instructions & Tips

Apr 4, 2007 · Replies 4 · Apr 4, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Compressive Strength of Concrete: Debs' Question

Apr 3, 2007 · Replies 7 · Apr 3, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Is an Iron Blade Shield a Practical Defense Against Aerial Threats?

Apr 2, 2007 · Replies 1 · Apr 2, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Surveying: Who Needs Surveyors?

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 12 · Mar 31, 2007

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

Digital Modulation onto Electromagnetic waves

Mar 29, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 30, 2007

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Views: 4K

Understand Evaporator Terms & Choose Right Compressor

Mar 27, 2007 · Replies 7 · Mar 29, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Finding Problems with a Thermographic Camera

Mar 28, 2007 · Replies 3 · Mar 29, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 7K

Understanding Scanner Functionality

Jun 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Mar 27, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 13K

Newbie Seeks Advice on Robotics Project

Mar 25, 2007 · Replies 4 · Mar 26, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

In need of some advice regarding Science Olympiad boomilever

Mar 24, 2007 · Replies 4 · Mar 26, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Negative Efficiency: Is Human Motion Worth It?

Mar 26, 2007 · Replies 12 · Mar 26, 2007

Replies: 12

Views: 19K

Why Use BTUs Instead of Power Units for Air Conditioner Capacities?

Mar 25, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 26, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Design calculator for Condensers, evaporators, heat pumps

Mar 21, 2007 · Replies 5 · Mar 23, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 22K

Get a Tracking Chip for Fish in Canals

Mar 19, 2007 · Replies 11 · Mar 23, 2007

Replies: 11

Views: 6K

Do compact fluorescent lights always make sense?

Mar 21, 2007 · Replies 21 · Mar 23, 2007

Replies: 21

Views: 5K

Magnetic Simulation: Simulating Permanent Magnet Separator

Mar 22, 2007 · Replies 5 · Mar 23, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 21K

Vacuum Motor Questions: Max CFM, Weight Lift, 6 Motors

Mar 17, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 23, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Parabolic Cables: Info for Grad Thesis

Mar 20, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 20, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Interchangeable Chair Design: 4-Bar Linkage Solution

Mar 2, 2007 · Replies 10 · Mar 20, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 4K

Which watches are the best and why?

Mar 2, 2007 · Replies 14 · Mar 20, 2007

Replies: 14

Views: 4K

What would perpetuum mobile be good for?

Nov 6, 2006 · Replies 9 · Mar 19, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Impact Strength (mild steel tubing)

Mar 15, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 18, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 18K

Which engineering field makes the most money?

Feb 26, 2007 · Replies 10 · Mar 18, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 97K

How Does the Tail Rotor on a Helicopter Counteract Torque?

Mar 17, 2007 · Replies 5 · Mar 18, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 2K

What do you think about design?

Nov 27, 2006 · Replies 10 · Mar 17, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Discovering the Wonders of Radar: A Closer Look at How it Works

Mar 15, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 15, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 10K

Optimizing Intake Runner Length for a 1.6L 4 Cylinder Engine

Mar 11, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 13, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Which discipline to specialize in engineering?

Mar 10, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 13, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

How Do I Calculate the Right Steel Stand Specifications for a Heavy Aquarium?

Mar 12, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 13, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Designing Aluminum Square Tube Table Legs for 90kg Load Support

Mar 11, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 13, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 11K

Data Acquisition Help with NI PCI-6025E and LabView

Mar 9, 2007 · Replies 4 · Mar 11, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Designing a Vehicle Powered by One Rubber Band to Transport an Egg

Mar 6, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 6, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 8K

Using Excel with engineering equations

Mar 10, 2005 · Replies 17 · Mar 6, 2007

Replies: 17

Views: 13K

Discuss forums about the Microelectronic Fabrication

Mar 1, 2007 · Replies 1 · Mar 5, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

A (hopefully) easy question to answer about cantilever beams

Mar 3, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Model to predict time needed to cool down steel billets.

Feb 28, 2007 · Replies 6 · Mar 2, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 17K

Perpetual Motion Machine: Jared Andrew Ashby's Creation

Mar 2, 2007 · Replies 2 · Mar 2, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

American Windfarms Discussion: Sound Wave Power Generation

Jan 26, 2007 · Replies 13 · Feb 28, 2007

Replies: 13

Views: 9K

Design a tree support system for windstorms

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 8 · Feb 28, 2007

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Heat Loss from Pool: Info Reliability & Free Natural Convection

Feb 26, 2007 · Replies 10 · Feb 28, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 36K

Can I Create a Strong Enough Electromagnet for My Video Installation?

Feb 23, 2007 · Replies 10 · Feb 27, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 10K

Aluminium Framework Bed Design: Load Support Tips

Feb 27, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 27, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Globe Valved IC Engine: Possible with Modern Materials?

Nov 4, 2006 · Replies 24 · Feb 26, 2007

Replies: 24

Views: 24K

Time for water to freeze in a pipe

Jan 4, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 26, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 22K

What Materials Are Used in Nonlinear Transmission Lines?

Feb 24, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 25, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

What Went Wrong with My Straight Line Mechanism Design?

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 11 · Feb 23, 2007

Replies: 11

Views: 11K

Motor & Battery: 12V 3.5A/hr Support 120V 4.7A Motor?

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 10 · Feb 23, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

Heat recovery from car radiator.

Nov 28, 2006 · Replies 36 · Feb 22, 2007

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Replies: 36

Views: 29K

Are There Affordable Alternatives for Crimping Wire Connectors?

Feb 21, 2007 · Replies 4 · Feb 22, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Need engineering assistance on a new concept product

Feb 18, 2007 · Replies 5 · Feb 21, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Frequency and wavelength affect the overall design of a system?

Feb 20, 2007 · Replies 6 · Feb 21, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

What type of engineering should i go into?

Feb 20, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 21, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 10K

Why Are Women Underrepresented in Engineering Fields?

Jan 3, 2007 · Replies 17 · Feb 20, 2007

Replies: 17

Views: 6K

Energy available to a wind turbine

Feb 19, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 20, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

PLC Brands Popular in China: A Reference Guide

Feb 13, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 19, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Whirlpool action in a tank created by inlet water

Jan 21, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 19, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Design a Folding Bunk Bed: Weight, Mesh & Aluminium Tube

Feb 18, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 18, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Invention: but dont know if it works.

Feb 17, 2007 · Replies 3 · Feb 18, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Need help on Aluminum propeller

Feb 17, 2007 · Replies 4 · Feb 17, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Heat Loss in a Hot Water Pipe System

Mar 25, 2006 · Replies 35 · Feb 16, 2007

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Replies: 35

Views: 93K

Car out of legos using the LEGO Mindstorms and gears

Feb 16, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 16, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Designing a Motorized Chalk Eraser to Reduce Effort

Feb 9, 2007 · Replies 8 · Feb 16, 2007

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Engineering Design Process: 10 Steps Explained

Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 10 · Feb 16, 2007

Replies: 10

Views: 8K

A simply supported beam has 2 equal point loads (W/2)

Feb 16, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 16, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Is There a Smokeless Burning Tool for Home Use to Avoid Identity Theft?

Feb 14, 2007 · Replies 14 · Feb 15, 2007

Replies: 14

Views: 16K

Calculating cubic ft/ min and PSI

Feb 12, 2007 · Replies 12 · Feb 15, 2007

Replies: 12

Views: 68K

Build Boat Lift w/ 10,000 lbs Capacity: Tips & Advice

Jan 9, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 15, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Optimal Cross Section for Handling Tension and Compression in Boomilever Design

Feb 6, 2007 · Replies 11 · Feb 12, 2007

Replies: 11

Views: 9K

Capture waste heat from diesel electric generators

Feb 12, 2007 · Replies 9 · Feb 12, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 7K

Unlimited Revs & Gears: Top Speed Possibilities

Feb 4, 2007 · Replies 18 · Feb 12, 2007

Replies: 18

Views: 5K

How do distributed loads affect angled connecting rod systems?

Feb 8, 2007 · Replies 6 · Feb 8, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 18K

Unbalanced Tensions in Cable Geometry: A Scientific Inquiry

Feb 7, 2007 · Replies 27 · Feb 8, 2007

Replies: 27

Views: 4K

Where Can I Find Detailed Dimensions of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer Components?

Feb 6, 2007 · Replies 1 · Feb 8, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Noise Reduction System: Preemphasis/Deemphasis Filter

Nov 6, 2006 · Replies 3 · Feb 7, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 29K

How to Design Suspension Geometry for a Front Wheel Driven Trike?

Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 23 · Feb 7, 2007

Replies: 23

Views: 20K

Define the differance between Mass and Weight

Feb 4, 2007 · Replies 13 · Feb 7, 2007

Replies: 13

Views: 6K

Understanding the Inner Workings of Earphones

Apr 2, 2003 · Replies 3 · Feb 5, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 47K

Designing folding legs for a bunk bed .

Feb 4, 2007 · Replies 2 · Feb 5, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

What are the specifications for beverage container valves?

Feb 1, 2007 · Replies 4 · Feb 5, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 7K

Ultrasonic Testing in Industrial Applications

Jan 30, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 1, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Can Water be Lifted by Weight in Hydraulic Energy Systems?

Jan 31, 2007 · Replies 6 · Feb 1, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Wind Power - Reliable? vs Nuclear? Effect on Grid.

Jan 13, 2006 · Replies 14 · Jan 30, 2007

Replies: 14

Views: 10K

What is an example of a well conditioned matrix with a small determinant?

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 29, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Help my noodle- Falling weight and driveshaft problem

Jan 29, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 29, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Camera and Display RGB question

Jan 25, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 25, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

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