http://www.engineeringdaily.net Relevant News and Notes for Engineering Professionals Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:01:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Engineering An Empire - The Aztecs Related Content:Engineering an Empire – The Persians – Part 2 of 5 The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations...Engineering an Empire – The Persians – Part 5 of 5 GA_googleFillSlot("bottom_of_every_post"); Part 1/5 – Part 2/5 – Part 3/5...Engineering an ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/engineering-an-empire-the-aztecs/ As an engineer you will at one point be required to write proposals. These documents might be RFPs, contract negotiation or request for financing for a project. Whichever one you might be tasked with writing, you should be concise and cover all the pertinent details. This guide provides several tips ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/how-to-write-effective-and-convincing-proposals/ At the height of its glory, this mysterious civilization ruled a territory of 125,000 square miles across parts of Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. What was initially a modest population of hunters and gatherers expanded into more than 40 flourishing city-states who engineered sky-high temple-pyramids, ornate palaces and ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/engineering-an-empire-the-maya/ For most of us, technical presentations have been a challenge since college. Others still get sweaty palms and every time they have to give technical presentation. This is absolutely normal and as in anything else in life, your skills can be enhanced through proper practice. The following list provides some ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/7-tips-on-how-to-conduct-a-successful-technical-presentation/ This week I received a call from a candidate/ job seeker.  A senior manager in the A/E community, he told me about the increasing costs associated with his job search. He was asked by an engineering firm if he could drive 5 hours (one way), at his own expense, to ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/the-cost-of-finding-a-job-in-the-aep-industry/ We recently compiled a list of the top 10 most remarkable engineers of all time. The article was an instant hit, gathering several opposing and supporting comments from engineers. Some engineers disliked our tally, while others dismissed it entirely, one going as far as indicating that our list included engineers ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/profile-engineer-isambard-kingdom-brunel/ I have said in the past that it is extremely important to have career goals, which act as a destination for where you are taking your career. It is important when setting your goals, to take the time to figure out exactly what you want, nothing more, and nothing ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/career-goals-don%e2%80%99t-sell-yourself-short/ I thought today I would write about a subject people tend to avoid, conflict in the workplace.  Webster’s Dictionary defines conflict as the following: a) competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) b) mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/conflict-in-the-workplace-a-waste-of-time-and-energy/ CHICAGO – Flowmaster USA, provider of world class system simulation software, announced the Plant and Piping Design Webinar Series, an ongoing free education opportunity for facility engineers, flow assurance managers, process engineers and anyone involved in the design of thermo-fluid systems used by thousands of engineers worldwide. The Plant and Piping ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/flowmaster-usa-announces-webinar-series-on-plant-and-piping-design/ An interesting depection of History Channel's engineering the empire of Egypt. Back - Part 2 - Next No related content found. http://www.engineeringdaily.net/engineering-an-empire-egypt-2-of-10/ The world is continually becoming congested as the population slowly approaches 7 billion. This population will consume more, pollute more, and require conveniences that come with urbanization and the desire for clean water and clean air. Given these changing dynamics, engineers are now faced with a collective responsibility to ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/14-grand-challenges-engineers-will-have-to-address/ 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 ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/7-tips-on-how-to-work-well-in-a-team-environment/ A document by the History Channel which examines the numerous engineering feats the Egyptians undertook 5,000 years ago to create some marvels that still stand to this day. Part 1 - Next Related Content:Engineering an Empire – The Persians – Part 2 of 5 The Persian Empire was one of the most ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/engineering-an-empire-egypt/ 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 ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/an-8-inch-model-screw/ 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 ... http://www.engineeringdaily.net/wind-energy-installations-increased-in-2009/