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Engineering Feature Writer: Susan Kristoff

Welcome to the Suite101 Engineering Section. Are you new to engineering or interested in learning more about the profession? Here at Suite101 you can learn the basics about who engineers are and what they do. We are always looking for ideas for new articles. Please contact Featured Writer Susan Kristoff with any potential article ideas.

Learn more now about Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, and Civil Engineers, as well as other branches of engineering.


Feature Writer Articles in Engineering

 		Gas Turbine Blade Metallurgy and Fabrication
Turbine blades in gas turbines are subjected to enormous stresses, and have to be designed and fabricated to resist these stresses and maintain safe operation.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner uses a variety of new and advanced technologies, including composite structures to reduce vehicle weight and improve efficiency.
Interviewing for Engineers
Interviewing does not have to be a daunting experience if the right preparation is undertaken before the interview begins.
What is Gas Welding?
Fuel gases have been used for torch welding for over 100 years.
Local Motors Breaking Design Rules
Massachusetts-based Local Motors is putting a new spin on the traditional automobile engineering and manufacturing process.
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Contributing Articles in Engineering

 		LEGOS Mindstorms Inspire Engineering Early On
Encouraging kids to build with the interaction of LEGOs starts the learning process needed for the engineering mindset.
Burj Khalifa
As well as the official title of world tallest building and tallest man made structure ever, the Burj Khalifa has surpassed many other milestones.
Solar Roadways
The Solar Roadways project aims to maximize the sun-soaking capabilities of road surfaces as a stable and secure source of clean energy.
Electromagnetics and Free Energy
With the world coming to a standstill over the recent energy crisis talk of Global Warming and the end of the world is hotting up.
CO2 Pipeline Coming to Alberta
Using CO2 to extract oil from depleted underground reservoirs is integral to the province's plan for reducing emissions, but the technology is not without its critics.
EPA Issues Construction Site Pollution Rules
Effluent limitation guidelines (ELG) and monitoring for quality are the main parts of new stormwater management guidelines from EPA. The regs take effect Feb 2, 2010.
Public Bidding – the Civil Engineer's Role
Public bidding is governed by State and local laws. The civil engineer in charge must rigorously follow those laws while acting in a way that will result in good bids.
Frozen Smoke - The World's Lightest Solid
Frozen smoke and solid smoke; nicknames for aerogel, an ephemeral solid substance that comprises over 99 per cent air. Can it show there may be life on other planets?
New Trends in Harnessing Renewable Energy
Implementing methods to harness energy alternatives such as wind power and solar panels are attracting new and innovative technologies
Timeline for Construction Claims
The General Conditions of the Construction Contract establish maximum times for filing and acting on claims? Why should any limit be placed on these?
Hardness Testing of Materials
There are several different tests to evaluate hardness of materials. This article describes each of the test types and how each one is used.
Why Do Construction Claims Occur?
Construction involves risks and unknowns. These often gives rise to construction claims. The engineer's role is to solve the problem before it becomes a claim.
Construction Claims - Use the General Conditions
Claims for money or time during a construction project indicate unresolved issues. First attempts to solve issues are assigned to the engineer.
Renewable Alternative Energy From Tidal Power
A sustainable source of clean electrical power is the energy in the tides. Several companies are pioneering green generation of electricity with various types of turbine.
Solar Surviving the Recession
Solar power is surviving the recession according to Ed Knaggs, VP of Home Energy Solutions, the largest Canadian distributor of solar.
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