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

concrete

Cement, first millennium b.c. – The foundation of civilization. Literally. Concrete Reinforced concrete Chemical reaction – water Self-healing – bacteria … More

Concorde

Concorde – turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner or supersonic transport (SST). It is one of only two SSTs to have entered … More

business start-up

from Middle > Introduction to Technology > Mind Your Own Business Many engineers go on to have businesses of their … More

buttons

Button – In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, most commonly made of plastic, but … More

bulldozer

Bulldozer – a crawler (continuous tracked tractor) equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade) used to push … More