Engineering papers

This paper discusses the invention of the first solar battery, the development of other solar products, and uses of alternative energy.

Looks at usability, or HCI, principles as adapted to the interface of the pocket-sized PC.

The paper discusses practices in educating undergraduate engineering students about occupational safety and health.

A look at recent developments in rapid prototyping technology, specifically in the biomedical field.

An overview of the benefits of railroad traffic control systems.

An overview of Leonardo da Vinci's architectural and engineering designs and inventions.

An overview of the causes and effects of the tragic Triangle Factory Fire in 1911.

Describes the way that logical, creative thinking can trigger the idea of the tape measure space elevator.

An examination of the accounting and financial management in the process of "green building construction."

Presents a literature review of new and standard safety measures being implemented for commercial aircraft.

A research proposal discussing the natural and manmade factors, as well as the licensing and regulatory issues, involved in shoreline construction projects.

Presents a literature study to investigate the socialization of girls in the U.S. away from science and engineering professions from 1950 to 2000.

Presents an extensive literature review examining construction scheduling.

A research into effective repair methods for steel girder/concrete slab bridges.

This paper discusses the significance to mankind of the Apollo 11 space mission to the moon.

An outline of the operations of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Rating System (LEED).

A description of the profession of electronics engineer.

A report on nanoengineering and its applications.

This paper examines the potential of the green revolution and genetically modified crops in combating worldwide starvation.

The paper discusses ergonomic design of work tools and current industry standards.

A look at the many applications of remote sensing, including the areas of agriculture, forestry, and urban development.

The paper is a biography of Andrew J. Viterbi

An exploration of the stakeholders of genetically modified foods and their concerns.

An overview of mechanical failure due to fatigue crack.

A case study analysis of the levels of project management in the construction of a residential house.

An analysis of the Flatiron Construction Corporation.

An in-depth discussion on the challenges involved with hybrid car technology.

This paper examines the benefits and costs associated with the High Aswan Dam, Egypt.

A critical examination concerning the problem of corrosion in concrete bridge girders with recommendations to resolve the issue.

An extensive overview of the use of medical biomaterials such as polymers implants.

This paper discusses false perceptions about timber-framed buildings.

This paper defines and studies issues related to physical planning.

This paper presents a research study regarding the need for construction management.

A discussion of some of the detrimental effects of globalization in Southeast Asia and one architect's suggestion to counter them.

A brief literature review of the history of technology in bridge building as part of a research proposal.

A very brief overview of the history and efficiency of hydroelectric dams.

A descriptive account of the involvement of America in securing the rights to complete the Panama Canal.

This paper examines the history, uses and issues involved with nanotechnology.

Describes the steel-girder-based skyscraper, which the author believes to be America's most impressive engineering technical development.

An essay arguing that modern technology is not contributing towards closing the gender gap between men and women and that it is the social constructs that encourage gender specific technology that must be changed.

Discusses the project management stages and processes of the North Sea Oil project.

An analysis of the technical reasons to explain why the Titanic sank.

This paper discusses the design of the computer interface, which is the gateway through which the user communicates with the computer.

An analysis of the commercialization surrounding America's interstate highways.

An examination of the negotiation and mediation process utilized in the St.Croix river crossing dispute.

This paper discusses the risks vs. the benefits of genetically modified foods.

A memo regarding the problem of potholes in the city of Markham, along with possible solutions.

This paper looks at the many accomplishments of the chemist Linus Carl Pauling.

An overview of the design and function of concrete gravity dams.

An overview of the tuning of musical instruments using electronic devices.

The paper discusses the Peace bridge and looks at the proposal of a new additional bridge.

This paper is a thesis in which a signal level simulator in uplink is implemented according to the physical layer specification of the IMT-2000 WCDMA system.

This paper examines the growth strategy of German chemical company, BASF.

A case study presentation discussing efficiency, capabilities and competencies of various home appliances.

A study exploring the impact of computer aided design technology on human factors in aviation safety.

A review of the design concepts of manual manufacturing tooling.

A discussion regarding the modern challenges of an engineer today.

This paper examines and discusses Hoover Dam in Nevada.

This paper discusses the process of designing industrial equipment that is safe for operation.

A look at how attached green houses work, their benefits and how to maximize their potential.

An examination of radio frequency identification methods.

A description of the different types of windshields used on automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles.

An analysis of the selection, application or installation of materials and building components used in steel frame construction today.

This paper examines the changing role of women in traditionally male-dominated fields, with a focus on engineering.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the gender disparities and disadvantages to women in the science and engineering fields.

This paper explores the human elements in work design.

An in-depth look at sickle cell anemia.

An introduction to quasicrystals, looking at their discovery, symmetry, properties and applications.

This paper provides an analysis and identification of major causes of delays in construction projects in Libya.

This paper provides a engineering study of a new lightweight deck panel.

An analysis of the global use of viscoelastic flooring systems and their various applications.

This paper examines the testing, dangers and failures of PVC materials.

A look at the various new materials available to designer and architects, and how this has changed the face of urban structure.

An analysis of mechatronic-based building management systems in institutional environments today.

This paper examines the consequences of drowsy driving and a potential mechanical solution to the problem.

An analysis of predictive maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) Systems.

A look at the human genome project with respect to gene expression profiling.

A metadata analysis of the capacity of intensification of agricultural production via genetic engineering to feed a growing population.

A discussion on the use of requirements engineering to help grasp requirements in the analysis phase of the software development life cycle.

This paper discusses Leonardo Da Vinci as an engineer and looks at his technique, style and designs.

A three part review of a dramatic dialogue between Edison and Einstein.

A discussion regarding the man, Robert Moses, and his successful career in urban planning.

This paper presents a proposal for a process overhaul of a nano-reef aquarium.

A look at the engineering factors affecting structural strength.

A discussion of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant accident.

A moral and ethical case study involving an chemical engineer who visits a plant and notices that the benzene used in the plant is not being handled properly.

This paper provides a project management plan for the construction of a backyard pond.

A discussion on America's industrial prowess.

The importance of the turbocharger.

A look at the rehabilitation of bridges.

An analysis into the extent that nanotechnology may be able to replace current medical science.

A review of the history of the electronic diesel engine and it's use as a possible alternative technology in the future of transportation.

A look at the history of the slinky toy.

A discussion regarding the complex relationship between engineering ethics, sustainable development and the law.

Examines career opportunities in the field of Industrial Safety and Health Engineering.

This paper provides an overview of precast concrete and discusses related issues.

This paper discusses the bioengineering of plants and animals as presented in an article by Michael Pollan "Playing God in the Garden".

This paper discusses provisions in the Professional Engineers' Code of Ethics, as embodied in Ontario Regulation 941, covering Section 77.

This paper describes a mechanical pencil design with LED lights, which was designed by the author.