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Hurricane proof building
Tornadoes, cyclones, and
other strong winds damage or
destroy many buildings. Here
are some architectural
design considerations. ... > full story
Engineering geology
Engineering Geology is the
application of the science
of geology to the
understanding of geologic
phenomena and the
engineering solution of
geologic hazards and other
geologic problems for
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Civil engineering
In modern usage, civil
engineering is a broad field
of engineering that deals
with the planning,
construction, and
maintenance of fixed
structures, or public works,
as they are related to
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Metallurgy
Metallurgy is a domain of
materials science and of
materials engineering that
studies the physical and
chemical behavior of
metallic elements and their
mixtures, which are called
alloys. ... > full story
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Xanadu House
The Xanadu Houses were a series of experimental homes, built to showcase examples of computers and automation in the home in the United ... > more -
Construction
In project architecture and civil engineering, construction is the building or assembly of any infrastructure on a site or sites. Although this may be thought of as a single activity, in fact ... > more -
Circuit design
The process of circuit design can cover systems ranging from national power grids all the way down to the individual transistors within an integrated circuit. For simple circuits the design process ... > more -
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a very broad field of engineering that involves the application of physical principles for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical ... > more -
Levee failures in Greater New Orleans, 2005
In 2005, as a result of Hurricane Katrina, there were extensive failures of the levees and flood walls protecting New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding communities. There were also extensive ... > more -
Stainless steel
In metallurgy, stainless steel is defined as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content. Stainless steels have higher resistance to oxidation (rust) and corrosion in many natural and ... > more
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