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.
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Susan Kristoff
Nov 4, 2009
What is Gas Welding?
In: Manufacture Engineering
Fuel gases have been used for torch welding for over 100 years.
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Oct 22, 2009
Local Motors Breaking Design Rules
In: Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts-based Local Motors is putting a new spin on the traditional automobile engineering and manufacturing process.
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Oct 20, 2009
Oxy-Acetylene Welding
In: Manufacture Engineering
A common welding method uses an oxy-acetylene torch to heat metals and melt filler materials.
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Oct 13, 2009
Introduction to Welding
In: Manufacture Engineering
Welding is the process of locally melting and joining metal parts to create a strong mechanical connection.
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Sep 30, 2009
Potentiometers as Sensors
In: Electrical Engineering
Potentiometers can be used as sensors to convert displacement into a voltage change for measurement purposes.
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Sep 29, 2009
What is a Light Emitting Diode?
In: Electrical Engineering
Light emitting diodes are widely used in everything from electronic components to traffic lights.
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Sep 27, 2009
Secondary Effects of Dam Construction
In: Environmental Engineering
The installation of a hydroelectric dam facility can have a variety of influences on the environment of the river and local area.
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Sep 24, 2009
Fiber Optic Sensors
In: Electrical Engineering
Optical fibers can be used for a variety of measurement functions, including temperature, pressure, and humidity.
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