How Few Ship's Personnel will the Carriers Get Away With?
Crewing levels on our Merchant Marine vessels are in some cases at a bare minimum to operate the ships, leading to the officers and crew working …
Continue ReadingIntel Previews Wireless Electric Power System
Intel recently demonstrated a new ambitious plan of using wireless energy transfer in future devices. A light bulb can work without being connected to …
Continue ReadingIt Came in Over the Transom - What is a Transom?
A transom is an architectural term used to describe a piece of wood or stone over a doorway or a glass window above a doorway. It is also a nautical …
Continue ReadingList of the World’s Best Colleges for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
The colleges for naval architecture and marine engineering, well, there are many across the globe. But, which of them are most sought after? I have a …
Continue ReadingLow Energy Nuclear Reaction or Cold Fusion at Room Temperature may Revolutionize the World
How cold fusion process can be triggered or replicated is the big question. Production of energy without production of radioactive waste and …
Continue ReadingOnline and Correspondence Courses for Boat & Yacht Design
The article describes the available correspondence and online education options for boat and yacht design.
Continue ReadingPassive Lateral Earth Pressure, Bearing Capacity, and Shear Strength in Cohesive Soils
Lateral earth pressure refers to lateral forces acting on a retaining structures or soil mass. The three conditions of lateral earth pressure are …
Continue ReadingUsing Ardex Concrete Resurfacer for Overlays
Proper preparation of the surface is the most important factor in achieving the bond between Ardex and the concrete surface being treated. No matter …
Continue ReadingWhat is Hydrostatic Pressure and Pascal's Law of Pressure in a Static Fluid
This article relates Pascal’s law for static fluids and subsequently explains what hydrostatic pressure is. The various formulas required for the …
Continue ReadingFinding Construction Training Providers
Training in any area of the construction industry requires a high-level of hands-on training and technical skills. The work completed inside programs …
Continue ReadingToo Old to become a Merchant Marine?
Opportunities exist in the Merchant Marine as a second or third career for the mature person. However there are some age restrictions, and a strict …
Continue ReadingHistory of the VW Pathfinder Marine Engine
The Pathfinder Marine Diesel engine was a 50hp 1.6 liter VW industrial diesel engine formerly used in the VW Rabbit truck, where it gave a reliable …
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