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Stresses in the Railway Track
Track clasping has forever been an erratic occurrence resulting in expensive derailments.…
Coning of Wheels
Coning of wheels is a method of beveling the wheels to avoid depreciation to…
For The Shear Stress of It
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. Stress Isn't…
A Flying Buttress Never Leaves the Ground
A flying buttress may sound like military aircraft, but actually is a…
How to Use a Jackhammer
The jackhammer is a versatile drill that may be powered hydraulically, electrically,…
U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place: Wonders of Material Engineering
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings…
An Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Goals, Technology, and Research Methods
Earthquake engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that influences the life…


