Engineering papers

This paper tests the co-efficient of friction and how it differs when weight and surface type are changed.

This paper was written to explain the Thermal Protective Systems (TPS) of the space shuttle to a non-scientific audience.

A paper which describes the use of artificial intelligent systems in the cockpit.

A study into port planning as a multi-faceted project, with an environmental assessment and coast guard facilities.

This paper tries to externalize the feasibility and optimality of the development of a nuclear fusion reactor as a source of energy for future consumption.

An analysis at how engineering and biology have surpassed the silicone chip. It looks at this new technology and its contributions.

A call to action for safer methods of disposal of nuclear waste and other radioactive material.

A comparative look at two new technologies in computing - quantum and biological.

A study of the F-16 fighter jet.

This paper examines the ethical issues of human cloning using "Frankenstein" as a lesson against the practice.

This is a review of an article on stem cell research.

This paper studies the past and future use of boron composite structures in aviation.

This paper studies the World Trade Center Bombing and the physical forces that were responsible for it.

This essay discusses the need for improved protection of our nuclear power plants from an air attack.

This paper looks at the world's leading nuclear superpowers.

A look at solar cells and the technology behind them.

This paper provides a look at the principles of New Urbanism, a land development movement designed to combat ugly urban sprawl, by redeveloping inner cities and/or making the most efficient use of open space development.

An analysis of the book.

History of coal and up-to-date coal gasification techniques.

Discusses the importance of safety at nuclear plants and how a lack of safety measures could lead to a Chernobyl-like disaster.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the emergency management of a large hazardous chemical facility in New York City.

This paper is a detailed examination of the life of a professional engineer.

A comparison of different operating systems used in Microsoft Windows.

This paper discusses the role ergonomics play in the design of hand-held power tools.

This paper is an examination of the effects a technological disaster such as an airplane accidents has on our lives and the world around us.

This paper looks at the advantages of new modern technologies.

This paper discusses biomedical birth in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".

The history of rocketry from concept to modern day space travel. Researches the rocket engine's international development and significance in the space program.

This paper discusses the early years of the automobile industry in the U.S.

A look at the development of engineering education and its effect on society.

This paper is an overview of the effects of a technological disaster on society. In particular, the Comet jet airplane accidents of the 1950's.

This paper takes a detailed look at the cloning process, and the political and ethical, and medical debates surrounding the cloning controversy.

An analysis of the construction giant Del Webb' and their plans of building a "community" in the Arizona desert.

Explains the effects of genetically modified crops.

Looks at the pros and cons of human cloning.

This paper discusses the problems related to the human cloning process.

This paper examines the reasons why Honda has been a best-selling car in the U.S. on a constant basis.

Two case-studies of relatively simple autonomous robot projects followed by a discussion of embodied cognition, emergent behaviour and how these concepts apply to the above robots.

An argumentative paper on the ethics and benefits of human cloning.

A look at the history of human cloning, its recent development and attitudes towards the phenomenon.

An outline of the responsibilities and research of the renewable energy source ESEP group. In addition to describing the roles and each member of the group, the proposal explains the urgency and significance of perfecting non fossil fuel energy sources.

Discusses the possibility of a real present day Frankenstein and the psychological effects that may accompany it.

This paper examines the engineering, design, and performance of two cars

A research report about Jini network technology, its developments and strategic plans.

A report on how nuclear reactors work, what kinds there are and what happened at Three Mile Island.

A look and review at the models of chemical mechanical planarization.

A highly technical paper that reviews literature on the operating procedure and magnetic properties of electrochemical deposited Co-based magnetic films.

A detailed look at the dangers associated with the genetic engineering of food.

This paper discusses modeling of bipolar junction transistors, specifically using the Ebers-Moll Model; included are graphs/charts/mathematical formulae.

This is a background research paper on the history and advancements in bridges.

A persuasive paper describing the popular uneasiness revolving around genetic engineering. The paper provides counter examples to argue that genetic engineering causes more good than harm and that genetic engineering will lead society into the future.

A look at the moral questions around human cloning and public opinion about the issue.

Discussion of the topic of embryonic stem cell research which looks at the advantages and critical arguments centered around the approach.

A look at the influence of a toy that captures the child's imagination.

An examination of what weather conditions and impacts both types of avalanche cause, and how they can be controlled.

An overview of how clones are made, and ethical issues of cloning.

A critical look at Rifkin's book on genetic engineering.

A look at issues to do with traffic congestion, including determining optimum toll charges and solutions to reducing congestion in urban areas.

Looks at the regulation and access control procedures of persons entering certain areas.

Discussion of how one invention, the steam engine, helped generate modern society.

This paper addresses the history of the invention of the airplane.

A look at the problems and difficulties of human cloning, within the context of the history of cloning.

A look at one advantage of cloning - the use of clones to provide "spare" organs to those who need them, also called "organ harvesting."