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What is the history and significance of tensor fields in physics?
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What is the pressure on Pike's Peak above Denver, CO?
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Motion Solution for MA Sculpture Student
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Calculating Power and Efficiency for a Two-Wheel-Drive Bicycle Design
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Good engineering dynamics book?
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Determining Shear Stress on Bolts
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Designing a 13 Second Flight with a Rubber Band
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I need a pump that will shoot LOTS of water extremely far
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Help With Gear Ratio: Calculate the Driven Pulley Size
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What are the differences between Charpy and Izod impact tests?
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Route in becoming a charted engineer
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Electric motors and motorcycles battry
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Electro Servo Valve: Reasons Why Not Used?
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Servo-controlled, two-way pneumatic pump?
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Analyzing a Cantilever Beam with Distributed Load and End Load
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Specializing in Electrical Engineering: Pros & Cons
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Alternative power source for garage.
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When is Moment Reduced in Reinforced Concrete Design?
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Water speed through a heating system
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Hatch/Lid opening help against gravity- references ?
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3D closed-form triangulation solution
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Requirements and Characteristics of a Good System Design
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Designing Al Frame to Support Load: Forces in Framework?
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Calculating time to eject liquid from cylinder with nozzle
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How Did Archimedes Use His Principle to Compare Densities of Gold and Silver?
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How Does Aerodynamic Design Enhance Car Performance and Efficiency?
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Do Submarines Really Fail in Dramatic Hollywood Fashion?
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Help calibrating some instruments
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Is it plausible to generate electricity through buoyancy?
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Are Some Engineering Majors Harder Than Others?
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- Engineering degree or Engineering/Science double degree?
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Is the Clem Conical Pump Engine Actually a Functional Machine?
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High Current Capacity Devices for Industrial Switching & Control: Overview
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Help about reliability of a compressor
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Is It Possible to Hide a Number Plate Inside a Bumper?
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What is DN (Dimension Nominell) & Why Does DN32 Break the Trend?
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Calculate Charging Current of Generator & Battery
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Game cube to usb adapter advice
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Flooding Risk for Cofferdams: Time to Reach 1.5 Meters Without Pumps?
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Mecanical turning system (toy car)
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Servo Motors for Small Satellite Landing Gear Project
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Need Help with Boilers and Compressors for Marine Engineering Report?
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Is Calculus Enough for Aspiring Mechanical or Structural Engineers?
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Pinion Gear Quary: Breakage, Overcoming & Tolerance Stack Up
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Is There a One-to-One Barrier with Motors and Generators?
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Designing Spur Gears: How-To, Materials & Factors
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What did you studied in your 1st and 2nd year ?
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Constant RPM Gearbox for Diesel Cars: Reviving the DAF Variomatic
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Simulate a Working Model with Sodaplay Software
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Designing a Cantilever Accelerometer with FEM
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Spring Hinge Solutions for Unique Jobs
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Cheap Infrared Camera for Detecting Human Heat - $30 or Less!
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Learn Adobe Photoshop Basics for Low Price
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Structural Engineering for 16-Year-Old in NZ - Nick
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Calculating forces vectors etc?
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Some questions regarding Electromagnetism
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Optimizing Suitcase Handle Design: Rigid vs. Swinging
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Method of Joints: Bridge Construction Help
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Calculating Head Pan Angle with Accelerometer Measurements
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How Can I Efficiently Read Multiple Resistor Values for Temperature Mapping?
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Best regards,Mr. Nice GuyCalculating Torque and RPM for an Electrical Motor
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Analyse Forces of Bed: Step-by-Step Guide
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Temperature Sensors for Touch Sensor Pad Application
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Cavitation in tubes of heat exchanger
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Apprenticeships in structual engineering?
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Can Sliding Lock Mechanisms Support a Bunk Bed in a Caravan?
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Deflection of a Perfect Strut Under Point Forces
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What engineer would be involed in this?
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Laddermill- novel windmill design
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Method of consistant deformations
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Waterfall Turbine/Magnetic Feild Inducer
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Is pressure loss a good thing ?
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Help with physics of carbon fiber guitar case suspension system
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Understanding intake manifold principles.
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Fountains before electric pumps
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Designing a bunkbed for a caravan
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Sensitivity Model for a detector
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Calculate Deflection of Beam Under Point Load
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Design and Implement USB-Based AM Radio Receiver
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Heating water without accumulation for 120 appartments?
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Does need to have a PE license?
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Statics Problem - I've been out of school too long.
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What Classes Should I Take for Next Semester in Aerospace Engineering?
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Cooler water to the radiators farther away?
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How to Estimate the Size of Hot Water Accumulators for Residential Buildings?
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Building a Tabletop Apparatus Without Stored Energy
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Understanding Mechanics of Bows & Crossbows - Seeking Advice
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Designing a bunkbed for a caravan
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Temperature generated by resistance wire?
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Temperature increase from amperage loss in wire
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Does the equation δ = (PL^3)/(48EI) apply only to maximum beam deflection?
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Best way to learn a CAD program
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Can I Combine Engineering with Learning Languages and Cultures?
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Gas Ejector Experiment - Testing Mass Flow with Dead Pressure
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Build a Crystal Radio - Needed Parts & Where to Find Them
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Build a DC Voltage Regulator for 320 Amp Alternator
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What Are the Equations of Motion for Circular Motion?
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Telescope mirror polishing simulator
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