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Civil Engineering 101
Civil engineering is one branch of the engineering profession, and is concerned with the understanding development of structures meant for public use.
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Civil Engineering
This article tries to analyze the importance of civil engineering in the modern world and discusses some of the tasks it accomplishes.
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Engineering 101: The Basics
Learn about the engineering profession, including the branches of engineering, what engineers do, and the contributions of engineers to society.
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The Deutsches Museum Makes HIstorical Technology Live
The Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany provides a hands-on way to experience the evolution of technology.
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The Price of an Icon
How to customize Toolbars and Icons in AutoCAD.
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William Rankine - A Leader in Early Thermodynamics
William Rankine is best remembered for the Rankine cycle, but he made valuable contributions to soil mechanics, civil engineering, and education.
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Labor Force Leaving Eastern Europe
Workers are leaving Eastern European counties in droves for better job opportunities in the West. Regional governments are working feverishly to combat the exodus.
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Sir Sandford Fleming's Time Zones
Frustrated by the inaccuracies of schedules on the train lines, Sir Sandford Fleming devised a system of Standard Time. His method was adopted in Canada and world-wide
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The Three Pence Beaver
Designed by Sandford Fleming, the Three Pence Beaver was considered the first stamp of Canada, years before Confederation. Unique in its design, it set several firsts.
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