Profile Engineer – Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard is also the only engineer to master all areas of engineering having achieved many ‘firsts’ in major engineering categories that existed in the era of steam and iron. Long before the Chanel Tunnel, Brunel was the first to build a tunnel under a navigable river.

Written on February 23, 2010 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

Flowmaster USA Announces Webinar Series on Plant and Piping Design

Free events to feature actual case studies and offer education on using thermo-fluid system simulation to enhance system design, improve product performance and reduce energy costs

Written on February 19, 2010 | Posted in Press Releases | Be the first to comment

7 tips on how to work well in a team environment

In today’s fast paced world, you will hardly find any job within an engineering organization that requires you to work individually. When you work in a team, it is important to know that the success of your team translates to your overall success. It may not be easy to work in team, especially when the [...]

Written on February 15, 2010 | Posted in Articles, Career | Be the first to comment

Brain Teaser – An 8-inch model screw

An 8-inch model screw, tested in a water tunnel at a rotational speed of 22.5 revolutions per second and a velocity of flow of 12 feet per second, yields a measured thrust of 28.5 pounds, a torque of 3.45 pounds and an efficiency of 70 per cent.
If the model scale is 1:25, what should be [...]

Written on February 9, 2010 | Posted in Articles, Discussions | Be the first to comment

Wind energy installations increased in 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced that the wind industry broke all previous records by installing nearly 10,000 megawatts of new generating capacity in 2009. The installed capacity is enough to serve more than 2.4 million homes. However, despite the increase in installations, the industry still lags in wind turbine manufacturing. [...]

Written on February 5, 2010 | Posted in Infrastructure, Press Releases | Be the first to comment

Top 10 most impressive engineering projects

List of our Top 5 most impressive engineering projects.
Recap:
» 10.Moon Landing
» 9. Panama Canal
» 8. Burj Dubai
» 7. Millau Viaduct
» 6. The Channel Tunnel

Written on January 26, 2010 | Posted in Articles | Be the first to comment

Video – the story of Hoover Dam

A classic educational archive depicting the construction of Hoover Dam.

Written on January 23, 2010 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Video: An introduction to LEED

Quick overview of LEED, the LEED certification process, and the LEED exams. Great explanation if you’re not already a LEED expert.

Written on December 29, 2009 | Posted in Articles, Videos | Be the first to comment

Engineering an empire – Carthage Part 2/3

Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world’s most groundbreaking technology. For generations, Carthage defined power, strength and ingenuity, but by the third century B.C., the empire’s existence was threatened by another emerging superpower, Rome. However, when the Romans engineered [...]

Written on December 5, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Top 10 remarkable engineers of all time

TOP 5 most remarkable engineers.
Their contributions were noble and genius without which mankind would not have turned out the way it did.

Written on December 1, 2009 | Posted in Articles | 3 comments

Top 10 remarkable engineers of all time

Top 10 most remarkable engineers of all time. Their contributions were noble and genius without which life would not have turned out the way it did.

Written on November 25, 2009 | Posted in TOP 10 | 6 comments

10 things you MUST do before you begin searching for an engineering job

Searching for a job can sometimes be the most frustrating and disappointing process you can ever go through. This list provides the top 10 things mostly overlooked by job-seekers to make the experience more tolerable.

Written on November 11, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

Building the Great Pyramid – 6 of 6

A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid.
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Part 1 – Back – Part 6/6

Written on November 3, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Building the Great Pyramid – 5 of 6

A reconstructed life story of Nacht, one of workers who was part of building King Kufu’s great pyramid.

Written on November 2, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

Construction of the Burj Al Arab 3

A video analyzing the construction of the world’s tallest hotel, the Burj Al-Arab off the coast of Dubai. Rising 321 meters from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf, this sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a ‘floating’ restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to an experienced firm of British architects.

Written on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment

10 Simple Steps to Midlife Career Change Success

This mini course will guide you through the midlife career change process, offering tips on everything from assessing your current position to measuring results of your career move.

Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Career | Be the first to comment

Construction of the Burj Al Arab 2

A video analyzing the construction of the world’s tallest hotel, the Burj Al-Arab off the coast of Dubai. Rising 321 meters from an artificial island in the Arabian Gulf, this sail-like structure boasts numerous technical innovations, including the largest fabric wall and atrium in the world, and a ‘floating’ restaurant. First envisioned by Dubai’s crown prince, the project was entrusted to an experienced firm of British architects.

Written on October 28, 2009 | Posted in Videos | Be the first to comment