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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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Good Bridge Design for Balsa Wood & Steel Blocks

Mar 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 10, 2005

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Views: 10K

Design Process Tips for Irish Leaving Cert Project

Mar 4, 2005 · Replies 9 · Mar 8, 2005

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How to Implement a Fast Fourier Transform Program in Pascal?

Feb 22, 2005 · Replies 4 · Mar 5, 2005

Replies: 4

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SFE CO2 Supercritical Extraction questions

Mar 1, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 2, 2005

Replies: 1

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Austin Company Revolutionizes Computing: Nano Chip Research from KXAN & NNPP

Feb 26, 2005 · Replies 2 · Feb 28, 2005

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Calculate Room Temp with Radiator at 0 C Outside Temp

Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Feb 23, 2005

Replies: 3

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Celebrate Engineers' Week: Eat Cherry Pie!

Feb 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Feb 22, 2005

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Diesel Cycle - Heat Engines - Thermo.

Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 21, 2005

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How Do You Calculate an A/C Unit's Cooling Time for a Room?

Feb 16, 2005 · Replies 18 · Feb 18, 2005

Replies: 18

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Calculating Density/Specific Volume

Feb 7, 2005 · Replies 11 · Feb 15, 2005

Replies: 11

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Parallel Keyboard: 200+ WPM with 2 Keystrokes

Feb 5, 2005 · Replies 66 · Feb 14, 2005

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Dynamic imaging of motion problem

Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 13, 2005

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Draw Line Easily: Quick Cad Ques. For E4', S2', E120', N2', E4', N1.5

Feb 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 12, 2005

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Can Evolutionary Computing Improve Keyboard Efficiency?

Feb 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 10, 2005

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Military Lasers: How Do They Work?

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 15 · Feb 5, 2005

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Can a Compact, Lightweight Vehicle Revolutionize Personal Transportation?

Jan 27, 2005 · Replies 25 · Feb 5, 2005

Replies: 25

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Quardrature Amplitude Modulation

Feb 3, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 3, 2005

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Least Physics Required: Choosing the Right Engineering Program for You

Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Feb 2, 2005

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Mechanical Facility/Dexterity and Tinkering

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 31, 2005

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Poll

Most impotant skill in enginering?

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jan 31, 2005

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Measuring waterwheel efficiency

Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 29, 2005

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Recangular Prism: Moment Of Inertia

Jan 27, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 28, 2005

Replies: 2

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What Are Some Top Engineering Companies in the US for COOP/Internships?

Jan 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 28, 2005

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Understanding g mol in Unit Operations Course

Jan 27, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 28, 2005

Replies: 4

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Good Tech Device Characteristics

Jan 23, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 26, 2005

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Statically Indeterminate Problem

Jan 23, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 25, 2005

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Amazing Robot Technology Videos

Jan 24, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 24, 2005

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Basic Question: Multiple Torques on same shaft

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 23, 2005

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Is the Nylon Tube's Side Curvature an Ellipse Under Inflation?

Jan 22, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 23, 2005

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What Is the Scope of Studying Engineering in College?

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 22, 2005

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Can Nanotubes Revolutionize Lubricants and Bearings?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 20, 2005

Replies: 4

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Maximizing Solar Energy: Multi-Layer Cells & Silicon Absorption

Jan 16, 2005 · Replies 29 · Jan 20, 2005

Replies: 29

Views: 7K

How does a windshield tell the wiper to work?

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Can Space-Based Solar Power Be a Viable Energy Solution?

Jan 16, 2005 · Replies 20 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 5K

IEEE Members: Share Your Experiences!

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 18, 2005

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Determining Plywood Thickness for Rolling Cart to Prevent Warping

Jan 14, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 11

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Equations of moton for a bass reflex loudspeaker

Jan 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 17, 2005

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Starting out with Aerodynamics?

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 8

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Benefits of ceramics in engineering?

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 7

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What Defines Good and Bad Design in Profit-Driven Projects?

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 11, 2005

Replies: 8

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How Do You Build a Bone Oscillator for Bone Conduction?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 10, 2005

Replies: 2

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Structural Engineering - Deflection

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 9, 2005

Replies: 8

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Can you come up with a more innovative way to transfer sound using a photophone?

Nov 11, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 5

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Is Financial Engineering Considered Engineering in the US?

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 20 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 6K

Can GPS determine vertical position as accurately as horizontal position?

Dec 25, 2004 · Replies 7 · Jan 6, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

What Degree Should I Pursue for a Career in IT and Game Design?

Jan 3, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 4, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

How is the target detected in a tracking radar?

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 4, 2005

Replies: 1

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Finite element analysis alternative?

Nov 21, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 30, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 13K

How much volume and pressure do I need?

Dec 12, 2004 · Replies 20 · Dec 30, 2004

Replies: 20

Views: 9K

Question for Engineerings/majors

Sep 15, 2004 · Replies 19 · Dec 26, 2004

Replies: 19

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Ben & Jerry's Thermoacustic Freezer: Eco-Friendly Refrigeration

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 25, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Electricity from Water: How Does It Work?

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 22, 2004

Replies: 6

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Surveying Update: Last 2 Points Change Plans

Dec 14, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 15, 2004

Replies: 3

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Cutting Threads in ProE - Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 14, 2004

Replies: 1

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Is Computer Modeling Sufficient for Testing Bridge Designs?

Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 16 · Dec 12, 2004

Replies: 16

Views: 5K

What Are the Capabilities of the Megawatt-Class Airborne Laser System?

Nov 17, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 10, 2004

Replies: 2

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Calculating Beam Deflection and Failure Load: An Engineering Student's Dilemma

Dec 6, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 7, 2004

Replies: 4

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Calculating Material Properties with Hooke's Law

Nov 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 5, 2004

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Modern Steam Car: Costs, Efficiency, & Everyday Use

Dec 4, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 5, 2004

Replies: 2

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Why Don't Cars Use Diesel-Electric Motors?

Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 11 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 11

Views: 6K

What is realy the idea of damped simple harmonic motion?

Nov 30, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

Surveying a New Road: Is 6 Miles Enough Info to Set Slope Points?

Dec 2, 2004 · Replies 7 · Dec 3, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Create a small model of aircraft or helicopter 30-50 cm long

Dec 1, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Physics or engineering, which one is better

Apr 12, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 1, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 5K

Welcome to X University College of Engineering

Nov 23, 2004 · Replies 7 · Nov 30, 2004

Replies: 7

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Drawing a Jack in the Box w/ AutoCAD & MSCAD Questions

Nov 29, 2004 · Replies 6 · Nov 29, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 8K

Understanding Proportional Controller Offset Error

Nov 25, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 26, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 9K

Help Reversing Engineer Induction Stove - Faraday & Joule Laws

Sep 21, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 22, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Design & Build a Bean Bag Launcher Mechanically

Nov 21, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 22, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

How do you make your own rail-gun?

Oct 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 20, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Preparing for Cambridge Engineering Interview - Aleks from Sweden

Nov 19, 2004 · Replies 5 · Nov 20, 2004

Replies: 5

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Understanding the Strength of Alloy Metals: A Lesson in Materials Science

Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 3

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Turning simple motion into energy.

Oct 2, 2004 · Replies 17 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 17

Views: 18K

Find Cut-off Frequency of R1, C and R2 Circuit

Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Powered Sound Canceling systems, possable?

Nov 1, 2004 · Replies 13 · Nov 19, 2004

Replies: 13

Views: 10K

Ranking Items for Survival on the Moon

Nov 16, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

Is it possible to do statics and dynamics at the same time?

Oct 13, 2004 · Replies 7 · Nov 12, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 13K

Build an Egg Transporter in Physics Class

Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 12 · Nov 11, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 8K

SIMULINK Help: Forces Acting on a Body

Nov 9, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 10, 2004

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Engineering Mechanics Solutions | Timoshenko & Young

Nov 3, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2004

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How Can I Ensure Constant Tension on a Bobbin with an Electric Motor?

Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 4 · Nov 7, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Help with a VERY general Engineering degree

Nov 6, 2004 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2004

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How do you get a mouse trap car to go forward and then backward?

Oct 16, 2004 · Replies 7 · Nov 3, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 25K

What is the impedance across a resistor?

Oct 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · Nov 3, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Better fuel efficiency through vapor carburators?

Mar 11, 2004 · Replies 59 · Nov 2, 2004

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Replies: 59

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Regular or Premium: would this ruin it?

Oct 27, 2004 · Replies 3 · Nov 1, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 4K

I 4 dis wednesday. A contest I win 2 thou dollars HELP HOW TO MOVE a truck

Oct 24, 2004 · Replies 4 · Oct 28, 2004

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Views: 3K

Comparing Data from Rotary Arm Sensor to Theoretical Square Wave

Oct 25, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 25, 2004

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How Did Old Magnetic Sensing Torpedoes Detect Submarine Hulls?

Sep 25, 2004 · Replies 3 · Oct 25, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

System Modelling: Books & Resources for Real Life Systems

Oct 22, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 22, 2004

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Hydrogen on History Channel Wednesday

Oct 19, 2004 · Replies 3 · Oct 21, 2004

Replies: 3

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Name of the movement of a wheel

Oct 8, 2004 · Replies 8 · Oct 19, 2004

Replies: 8

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Structural Engineering Exercises: Help for Studying Failed Course in July

Sep 9, 2004 · Replies 2 · Oct 19, 2004

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Signal Modulation: Why Does ASK/PSK (QAM) Need Bandwidth?

Oct 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Oct 16, 2004

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Solving the Dilemma of Moving Water Without External Energy

Aug 12, 2004 · Replies 57 · Oct 15, 2004

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Replies: 57

Views: 27K

Creating a Potato Cannon - Advice Sought

Jun 29, 2004 · Replies 14 · Oct 15, 2004

Replies: 14

Views: 8K

What height beam do I need to support a weight? Howto calc horiz load?

Oct 10, 2004 · Replies 4 · Oct 12, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 30K

How to build a scale model of a trebuchet?

May 16, 2004 · Replies 18 · Oct 11, 2004

Replies: 18

Views: 10K

Heating a Small Quantity: Ideas & Solutions

Oct 4, 2004 · Replies 5 · Oct 6, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

How Does Fluid Viscosity Affect Bearing Wear in Lubricated Systems?

Oct 1, 2004 · Replies 3 · Oct 4, 2004

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Views: 8K

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