Engineering papers

This paper discusses the evolution of the concept that systems designs are made to serve the end-user.

Analysis of space shuttle re-entries, focusing on the problems encountered by the Columbia.

An insight into the subject of robotics and robots.

An exploration of aerospace engineering.

This paper looks at what is required to become an aircraft mechanic and what the future holds for those make it their career.

An introduction to the concept of rapid prototyping in industry.

This paper discusses that the consideration of the social responsibilities of engineers involves the concept of introducing normative values into the generally positivist practice of engineering.

An examination of the technology, which shrinks the size of components necessary to implement pressure transducers, and how it can be applied to other domains.

A technical look at a specific type of transistor called a MESFET.

Compares the Golden Gate Bridge and the Eurotunnel to determine whether they were successful or unsuccessful construction projects.

A decision analysis case for Tang Engineering Inc., involving the feasibility of the production of a component.

A history of the London underground system.

Examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil from 1875 to 1930.

This papers analyzes the events around the rescue of the approximately 700 of the Titanic's more than 2,200 passengers.

A description and comparative analysis of the workings of different forms of modern transport.

This paper introduces electrochromic windows, describing the principle behind the products and their uses.

This paper is a literature review of recent articles about the evolution of the universal building blocks used by logic circuit designers.

A discussion of the different methods used by metallurgists to minimize porosity in brass.

A discussion of the contribution of Lewis Howard Latimer to the field of science.

A detailed analysis of the 1995 Porsche 911 (Type 993)

Argues that manual transmission is better than automatic.

An examination of the lives and accomplishments of Lillian Gilbreth, Fredrick Taylor and Charles Bedaux.

A technical discussion of the application of micro miniaturization known as surface machining.

Discusses the introduction of normative values into the practice of engineering.

Description of the form of the Egyptian pyramid.

History of different types of glass and how they are made.

Discusses the manufacturing and marketing, full-service firm specializing in hydraulic equipment.

A brief overview of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, and the possibility of using proteins/nucleic acids in Nanomachine construction.

An introduction to the general procedure of a chemical mechanical polishing process for copper.

An introduction to the development and use of precision guided munitions.

A research proposal to study the possible causes and solution to quality problems being encountered by the Ford Focus.

This paper discusses the background history, chemical and physical properties, manufacturing process (the Bayer process) and applications of Alumina.

A paper which argues that restraint should be used in the field of genetic engineering to prevent the endangering of life forms.

This paper discusses the issues pro and con over irradiated food, food treated with radiation to destroy bacteria.

This paper debates the ethics surrounding the human cloning debate.

A discussion as to whether the new technology of wireless LANs will fully replace wired LANs in the future.

This paper discusses the field of cardiac technology, especially the areas of heart pumps and pig heart transplants.

This paper discusses whether research on human cloning should be allowed to continue.

A study of the advancements made in genetics and reproductive technologies.

A study of the cultural affects of new reproductive technologies on families and women.

This paper defines and describes Quality of Service (QOS) in terms of computer networks.

This paper investigates indoor pollutants, focusing on microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC's).

A review of the PIC protocol as proposed in the IET working group for providing secure wireless credentials.

A study of hazardous fires in which trusses have caused fatalities.

A paper which argues that the potential benefits of stem cell research far outweigh the moral costs.

Development & process, materials, benefits, technology and problems.

An analysis of the principles and techniques of a hydraulic system for injection molding of thermoplastics including advantages and disadvantages. With diagrams.

A look at the history, production, properties, materials, types, advantages and applications of precast pre-stressed concrete.

A research proposal to determine the effectiveness of the combined use of air bags and seat belts.

A look at design considerations, durability and cost desirability over concrete.

This paper discusses genentic engineering, the alteration of genes by scientists.

This paper studies the ecological risks involved in drilling for oil offshore on the continental shelf.

This paper examines civil engineering education and professionalism: Education, ethics, professionalism, aesthetics, budgeting and role in rebuilding Kuwait.

This paper presents various applications for glass blocks in building design and describes the composition of blocks and methods of installation.

Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie took advantage of the synergistic relationship between the nascent steel and rail industries to build an empire, besting along the way fellow business giants Rockefeller and Morgan.

Discusses such factors as insufficient sleep, heavy air traffic, misjudgment, bad weather and misreading of instruments.

Analyses the role of human mistakes in aircraft accidents. Examines types, causes and examples.

Discusses role in facilities planning for production organizations. Focuses on revenue generation, cost control, user requirements, plant maintenance, legalities, risks and changing industrial environment.

Discusses the problems, solutions, & current developments in the phenomenon of drilling operation corrosion.

Moral, ethnical, biological and religious perspectives to genetic engineering.

This paper is a complete engineering class group project to demonstrate the product development process for a Portable Compressed Air and Hydro-pneumatic Jack.

An overview and scientific explanation of the different methods of laser propulsion.

An overview of the Russian-built Type 636 Diesel-Electric Attack submarine.

A definition, goals, benefits, theory, costs and example.

The invention, development, features, pros and cons as weapon use in war from the late 18th to early 20th century.

An examination of the ethical and social roles of engineers in creating and applying new technologies such as the Internet and weapons.

Examines its origins in the 1950s and development, members, purpose, functions, organization, costs, crises, effectiveness, leadership and future.

Examines its invention, description, physics and operation.

Discusses definition, technology, applications (space, military), advantages, global aspects and the future.

Examination of the ethical, environmental, social, economic & regulatory issues of dam building around the world. Discusses problems & benefits, examples (focusing on Egypt's Aswan Dam).

Reviews current information regarding the production of electromagnetic radiation (EMFs), links to human health problems and engineering solutions designed to control these problems.

Incidence, problems & solutions of interference of portable electronics (phones, radios) with navigation & communications systems.

Study of behavior of fluids. Fluid statics, kinematics, conservation of mass, momentum, energy, potential & viscous flow, more.

This paper discusses microcontrollers that control a particular device with little or no human intervention.

Nature, function & purpose of Mars Observer mission. NASA timeline. Instrumentation. Outline.

Explains current technology, practicality, problems of battery-powered electric vehicles & fuel cell-powered transportation.

How it functions, design strategies, benefits & uses, applications in various industries.

Looks at the problems and failures in the decision making process that led to the led to the Challenger space shuttle disaster.

Use in agriculture, methods used. Example of genetically engineered rice.

The paper explores parallels between the novel "Frankenstein" (Mary Shelley) and modern-day genetics.

A discussion of the ethics of Genetic Engineering.

A description of two major types of pile tests-- pile-load test and integrity test.

History and development of wheels on automobiles.

An examination of this new technology, its advantages over the older traditional cockpit and what the future holds.

An examination of the process for the treatment and purification of wastewater.

A study of the development of the atomic bomb.

A looks at the risks and dangers involved in genetic engineering.

This paper describes two major types of pile tests in foundation designing in the field of engineering - Pile-load test and Integrity test.

This paper is a detailed look at the ethical debate in the United States over the use of stem cell technology.

A paper which introduces the Pitts Special aircraft.

This paper introduces and discusses the Pitts S-2B aircraft, and the history of the company that manufactures this aircraft, along with the inventor, Curtis H. Pitts.

This paper discusses the technological advances and newly developed safety systems for all methods of transportation.

This paper discusses the role that the Federal Highway Act of 1956 played in helping to determine what shape America would take over the last half of the twentieth century.

This paper discusses the relative risk of buying a Suburban Utility Vehicle (or SUV) as opposed to a standard car automobile from the point of view of a consumer.

This paper examines the issues surrounding cloning.

The following paper describes the shift from a hub-based token ring system to an Ethernet system.

A detailed report of an experiment testing the shielding of radiation by various materials.

The development and use of magnetic levitation (maglev) propulsion systems in North America and around the world as an alternative mode of transportation.

An essay outlining the history and modern use of solid propulsion in comparison to other types of propulsion.

This paper looks at the effect of DNA on the human body.