Weekly Career Discussion Thread (16 Dec 2024) \# Intro ​ Welcome to the weekly career discussion thread, where you can talk about all career & professional topics. Topics may include: ​ \* Professional career guidance & questions; e.g. job hunting advice, job offers comparisons, how to network ​ \* Educational guidance & questions; e.g. what engineering discipline to major in, which university is good, ​ \* Feedback on your résumé, CV, cover letter, etc. ​ \* The job market, compensation, relocation, and other topics on the economics of engineering. ​ \> \[Archive of past threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/engineering/search?q=flair%3A%22weekly+discussion%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) ​... 4 0 replies
Montage riddle Hi everyone. I have a project for which I have not found an elegant solution, and I would like to ask for your advice in the following situation. I want to install a decorative wood panel all the way up the wall from the baseboard to the ceiling. I can't screw it on the front directly, but it is about 1 cm thick, which allows me to install some fasteners on the back side. There is some space (1-1,5 cm) between the panel and the wall, so just gluing... 4 0 replies
How much psi to form polycarbonate? How much psi would I need to hydroform polycarbonate? Was just looking at a video where someone put 18 gauge steel sheet between a flange and plate about 1" thick and pressurized it with water to create a dome shape from the 18 gauge steel. I'm looking to do the same but with polycarbonate. It looked like the 18 gauge steel formed at around 350 psi. What psi do you think it would take to do the same with 1/8 , 1/4" and 1/2" polycarbonate? Approximately Thanks 3 0 replies
Metal stress/fatigue question I'm looking to put together a setback bracket for an outboard motor. I need 16-18" of total set back. The motor weighs about 480lbs My current plan is to use 12"×4"×1/2" aluminum C channel as an offset bracket and then mount a 6" or 8" hydraulic jackplate to that. My question is 6061 or 5083 alloy. Or, does anyone have a better idea. Thanks! 1 0 replies
The Journey from Lane Oil Chaos to Perfect Patterns - The Engineering Passion Express The Journey from Lane Oil Chaos to Perfect Patterns - The Engineering Passion Express 1 0 replies
Hot bathtubs but cool showers - all thinkers welcome. I've already posted this in r/ plumbing, I'm an engineer, and this appears to be an engineering problem. Strange problem for my landlords. The original water heater that came with their house would supply hot water to the shower/tubs (showers are on the walls above the bathtubs - standard) in all three bathrooms in the house. They replaced the water heater. Now, the bathtubs get hot water, but when switched to shower, the showers start hot but within ten seconds become cool. Every shower in the house has the... 2 0 replies
r/engineering's Monthly Dec 2024 Hiring Thread for Engineering Professionals \# Overview If you have open positions at your company for engineering professionals (including technologists, fabricators, and technicians) and would like to hire from the r/engineering user base, please leave a comment detailing any open job listings at your company. ​ ​ We also encourage you to post internship positions as well. Many of our readers are currently in school or are just finishing their education. ​ \*\*Please don't post duplicate comments.\*\* This thread uses Contest Mode, which means all comments are forced to randomly sort with scores hidden.... 2 0 replies
Weekly Career Discussion Thread (09 Dec 2024) \# Intro ​ Welcome to the weekly career discussion thread, where you can talk about all career & professional topics. Topics may include: ​ \* Professional career guidance & questions; e.g. job hunting advice, job offers comparisons, how to network ​ \* Educational guidance & questions; e.g. what engineering discipline to major in, which university is good, ​ \* Feedback on your résumé, CV, cover letter, etc. ​ \* The job market, compensation, relocation, and other topics on the economics of engineering. ​ \> \[Archive of past threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/engineering/search?q=flair%3A%22weekly+discussion%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) ​... 2 0 replies
Here's how a Modern Oil refinery Works (Downs Matthews, EXXON USA, 1981) Here's how a Modern Oil refinery Works (Downs Matthews, EXXON USA, 1981) 5 0 replies
New CVT design Do you think this design can be adopted massivement by big constructors around the world or it will stay niche ? It seems to be promising but i can't tell by myself. 3 0 replies
I'm continuing this project to combat my grandma's tremor. I tried a few new approaches, interested in your thoughts. Especially on the gyroscopic approach, that's where I know the least. I'm continuing this project to combat my grandma's tremor. I tried a few new approaches, interested in your thoughts. Especially on the gyroscopic approach, that's where I know the least. 2 0 replies
How can I tell if existing underground car park ductwork is fire rated? Ductwork appears to be standard galv, and my research of guage thickness is that measuring this wouldnt confirm a fire rating. 2 0 replies
Help me settle an HVAC argument HVAC engineer, 8 years of experience in consulting. Recently moved into construction. I have been arguing with my manager (who is very much a construction guy, not a consultant) that we cannot install a CAV air handling unit on a system with VAVs and expect it to work correctly. He flat out refuses to listen to me. Myself and HIS boss insist that the AHU needs to be equipped with a VFD to compensate for the operation of the VAVs, he is insistent that this is not the case... 3 0 replies
Why so much marketing? Why do engineers have to do some much marketing in this economy? Is the marketing department that inefficient? What’s going on? 1 0 replies
Weekly Career Discussion Thread (02 Dec 2024) \# Intro ​ Welcome to the weekly career discussion thread, where you can talk about all career & professional topics. Topics may include: ​ \* Professional career guidance & questions; e.g. job hunting advice, job offers comparisons, how to network ​ \* Educational guidance & questions; e.g. what engineering discipline to major in, which university is good, ​ \* Feedback on your résumé, CV, cover letter, etc. ​ \* The job market, compensation, relocation, and other topics on the economics of engineering. ​ \> \[Archive of past threads](https://www.reddit.com/r/engineering/search?q=flair%3A%22weekly+discussion%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) ​... 1 0 replies
Quick pulley question... Have an electric winch on my boat. Uses small 1/8 rope and 2 ft of 1/8 chain. About 8 inches, or 1 wrap of chain will wrap around rope, on drum in housing, when stowed. I want to add 5 ft of 3/8 chain to the end. Note... A davit is 1 roller to allow anchor line to drop in water off top of bow. Allowing 90° drop, and also holds anchor when stored, keeps it from swinging in the wind. Can I install 2 statationary pulleys to more... 4 0 replies
Self Destruct Sequence Any tips or guidelines for designing a facility with a self destruct sequence? I've scoured the local and national codes and can't find anything. Has to be ADA compliant too. I've reached out to local demo contractors to determine where the charges should be placed already to provide space in the walls to make sure the architect is pleased with the way they look. Specifically looking for timer length recommendations. 5 0 replies
suggest me some playlist where visually represents THERMODYNAMICS based on CENGEL book ? suggest me some playlist where visually represents THERMODYNAMICS based on CENGEL book ? 2 0 replies