There are a number of product development companies out there that do “design” work however they do not have PEs and their firm’s are not registered with the board.
In looking at the laws and rules for my state, it sounds like you are practicing engineering if you make decisions on how to make...
As an engineer performing design work, we are able to take a clients design, perform design calculations, and make their design work. When is the line crossed when the design is no longer the client’s idea but the engineer’s idea?
Take for example:
Company ABC hires an engineer to design a...
I am looking into performing design work on the side and have run into the obstacle of paying for E&O insurance. I have received a few quotes for $6000-$8000 per year. Just starting out, assisting individuals with their product designs, I doubt people will be able to pay $100+/hr for...
I have heard that some companies carry insurance for doing design work. What kind of insurance would be necessary? Would this insurance be necessary for an individual working on their own?
I have a collection of mechanics of materials and strength of materials books but they focus more on the basics and are not very advanced in the structures side.
If I could only have one reference book or text book that covers structures, which would you reccommend?
Thanks
I have an idea that works well in my CAD model and could be very helpful to others. I recognize working on paper means nothing if it doesnt work after being fabricated.
I can have prototypes built but the cost will start to add up during the testing stage and having numerious prototypes...
I am searching for material to build a design and am trying to find plastic blocks roughly 3"x3"x3". I have done some searching on the web for plastic sales and am only finding thin sheets. Nothing this thick.
I am sure the material is out there I am just having a little trouble finidng a...
I am about a year away from being eligible to take the PE exam. I have design experience and really enjoy it. I would like to do this on the side as it would not compete with my current employer.
I know that I can not claim myself as an engineer or say that I do engineering work until I pass...
