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a long time ago I purchased Mathcad 6.0 - student version. Last time I used it was a few computers ago and obviously some years ago. I dusted off the 7 disks, searched for my external "floppy" drive and hooked it up to my new laptop naively hoping it would install without any issues...
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I am looking for design load infos out of interest in structural engineering. ASCE 7 keeps being mentioned anywhere I look. I don't want to spend the 100+ $$ to buy the actual spec. but would like to find out what is in the spec. Is there an older version (less expensive) available or may...
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I would like to read up and learn about solar power generation. My back ground is in mechanical engineering (automotive), but I would like to expand my skill set to the alternative energy technology sector starting with solar power.
Any good advise on where to start, any book...
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I built a deck which is attached to my house. Now I would like to add a deck to my above ground pool. It would be nice if I could connect the two decks via a "draw bridge". The two decks would only be about 3 to 4 feet apart, so it would be easy to join the two with a draw bridge. My...
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I started my engineering career in the automotive industry in positions of applications and development engineering. Now I slipped into project management. It seems to be a "natural" progression in the automotive industry when working on the supplier side.
The project management is not...
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I need to drill holes in floor joists to rout wiring. I noticed that the builder (or electrician) of this house did not rout any existing wiring through a laminate joist which goes across halve of the basement. It almost looks like that he avoided going through the laminate joist. The...
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I would like to hook up my new (actually used, but new for me) arc welder in my garage. I need a 50 amp 230 V outlet and am considering Al-wiring since it is about half as expensive as copper wiring. Did some research and found out about the cold creep. Found different opinions, from the...
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I am considering a new job. It is a manufacturing position for a small volume production project for which the customer requires a P.E. sign off. The product is designed by the customer. The P.E. sign off is for the manufacturing and testing of the product only.
I remember reading...
