WWII - Guide to the War in Europe
World War II was fought hardest in Europe. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in a bitter conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945. Battles in the air …
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One of the most fundamental science fields that has contributed to the evolution of engines since the early 19th century, thermodynamics has seriously …
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A bold attempt at arms control, the successes of the London treaties have been overshadowed by their nullification in the lead-up to World War II. …
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The invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor. This was an innovative …
Continue ReadingGeotechnical Topics in Civil Engineering
Studying the behavior of earth materials is a vast subject that includes the study of soil properties, foundations, slopes, risk mitigation, and …
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Are you an electronics novice? Or a hardcore electronic hobbyist who wants to learn how to make useful electronic circuits? Either way, you have …
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Calculations for heat exchanger designs use heat transfer parameters such as convection heat transfer coefficients, overall heat transfer …
Continue ReadingFluid Mechanics Calculations and Example Problems in Civil Engineering
The widespread applications of fluid mechanics and hydraulics in civil engineering include transportation of fluids in pipes and in open channels, as …
Continue ReadingRockfall Hazard Rating System for Federal Highway Administration
Construction of highways and railways is challenging around mountains and steep slopes. Each require special study by geologists and geotechnical …
Continue ReadingStandard Insulating Materials Used in Electrical Engineering.
The main aim of an insulating material is to separate electrical conductors without passing current from one to the other and to safeguard individuals …
Continue ReadingHow is Geological Energy different than Biological Energy?
Before learning about the difference between geological energy and biological energy, and how energy flows in each, let’s take a detailed look at both …
Continue ReadingInverter Technology for Air Conditioners
Using the latest advancements in inverter technology, air conditioners are quieter to run and more economical to operate than conventional AC units. …
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