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 [...]
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. [...]
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
Video – the story of Hoover Dam
A classic educational archive depicting the construction of Hoover Dam.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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. // Part 1 – Back – Part 6/6
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.
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.
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.
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.
New MIT White Paper Benchmarks Engineering Leadership Education Programs Worldwide
Engineering leadership education is emerging as a hot topic in engineering institutions worldwide. But according to a review of international “best practices” in engineering leadership education, a lack of resources, expertise, and formal networks in the nascent field is causing concern in a profession threatened by a diminishing focus on the notion of the “engineer-as-doer”.
Construction of the Burj Al Arab 1
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 [...]
Third quarter engineering unemployment data show mixed trends
The unemployment rate for U.S. electrical and electronics engineers (EEs), which had jumped to a record high in the second quarter, has eased, according to third quarter data just released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the engineering profession as a whole, the rate continued to climb, but more slowly.
