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link to How to Properly Design Weldments: A Class for Engineers

How to Properly Design Weldments: A Class for Engineers

If you are an engineer who designs weldments or mangages those who do, you need to be on the lookout for these words. Every time these words are uttered, they cost you money. Lots of money! These...

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How Much Hands on Work Do Mechanical Engineers Do?

I'm a hands on engineer and I was skeptical of sitting behind a desk all day looking at a computer. However, I also knew that I wanted to design and build things for a living. Most mechanical...

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Video-Best Backyard Launch Coaster

Well it is finally complete. The Black Widow has its launch system operational and Joisah will be the first rider. See how he goes. Hint - He doesn't die. [aweber listid=6351119...

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link to Endurance Limit of Aluminum: Why Steel is the Unusual Material

Endurance Limit of Aluminum: Why Steel is the Unusual Material

Steel and Aluminum are the two most popular materials when it comes to making structures. Yet, steel seems to win more. One of the ways that it beats Aluminum is in fatigue because aluminum does not...

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Video-Roller Coaster Launch Tests

Well, we are almost done building our launch system. It is now time to do a little testing. Let's see how it goes. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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Never Get an Master’s Degree in Engineering Unless…

One of the questions I get often from interns or young engineers is, should I get a Master’s in Engineering? Society puts a lot of emphasis on higher education and generally speaking, it is worth...

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Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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