Stop the car! Step on the brake pedal and the car comes to a stop. But there is more to … More
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centrifugal pump
Centrifugal pump – converts the input power to kinetic energy in the liquid by accelerating the liquid by a revolving … More
ceramic
Ceramic – an inorganic compound, non-metallic, solid material comprising metal, non-metal or metalloid atoms primarily held in ionic and covalent … More
carbon
Carbon – the chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6. It is nonmetallic and tetravalent—making four electrons available … More
celebrate Engineering
National Engineers Week (U.S.) – a weeklong celebration of the positive contributions engineers make to our world. In the United … More
cartoons
Cartoon – a type of illustration, possibly animated, typically in a non-realistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved … More
cantilever footbridge
Cantilever bridges are built using cantilevers—horizontal beams supported on only one end. Most cantilever bridges use a pair of continuous … More
cantilever
Cantilever – a beam anchored at only one end. The beam carries the load to the support where it is … More
cans
Soda Can Pop-Tab – Ernie Fraze, the inventor of the soda can pop-tab. Fraze set out to improve the beverage … More
canals
Canals – artificial channels for water irrigation canals – used for the delivery of water waterways – navigable transportation canals … More
capacitor
Capacitor – a device that stores energy in the electric field created between a pair of conductors on which equal … More
capillary tubes
Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition … More
continuous improvement
continuous improvement quality circle – a group of workers who do the same or similar work, who meet regularly to … More
construction toys
Toys Construction set – a collection of separate pieces that can be joined together to create models. Popular models to … More
computer science
Computer Science programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, visualization, networks and security hardware, software, networks information and communication technology (IT … More