What’s the problem? Access to clean water brings the priceless gifts of dignity and hope, essential for healthy communities. Engineers … More
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clay boat
Use a small quantity of modeling clay to make boats that float in a tub of water. The object is … More
channel tunnel
Channel Tunnel – The 31-mile Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) fulfilled a centuries-old dream by linking Britain and the rest of Europe. … More
certification, licensing and continuing education
After completing a college degree in engineering, many working engineers go on to become certified or licensed in specific skills … More
castles
Castle – a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by nobility. … More
ceiling fan
Fan – a machine used to create flow within a fluid, typically a gas such as air. The fan consists … More
car brakes
Stop the car! Step on the brake pedal and the car comes to a stop. But there is more to … More
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