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Tag Archives: engineering
Stress and worry: How engineers’ tools might help.
In common with most professions working as an engineer can be stressful, especially in these economically challenging times. Stress and worry are mainly caused by a fear of what could happen, rather than what will happen. This brings out the … Continue reading
Posted in Technical & Discussion
Tagged anxious, engineering, help with stress, help with worry, i worry, stress relief, worry solutions
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Building advice for school managers
The school holidays are coming. Schools are unusual in that they can be unoccupied for long periods of time during the summer and winter months. This does not apply to all school buildings as some have summer camps and the like. But … Continue reading
Posted in Existing Building Issues
Tagged advice, buildings, engineering, problems, school buildings, tips
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Flat roofs: Common problems and solutions
Flat roofs are known as being problematic, with many suffering leaks. However in my own experience the problems with leaking flat roofs are usually as a result of either poor workmanship installing the roof membrane, poor maintenance by the building … Continue reading
Priory Hall. End self certification
Margaret Thatcher introduced neoliberal economics to Britain and reduced state intervention and regulations, especially with regard to finance. Many of the changes removed safeguards which may have prevented the recent banking crisis. However the British building control system reminded intact. … Continue reading
Posted in New Building Issues
Tagged Australia, building control, engineering, ireland, priory hall, self certification
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Solutions to X construction. The engineering computer game
I downloaded the free version of the X construct computer game on my android smart phone a few weeks ago. I have really enjoyed using it. The object of the game is to try to bridge different sized valleys to … Continue reading
Posted in People & Media
Tagged android, APP, computer game, engineering, help, level, smart phone, solution, X construct
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10 features of future buildings
Predictions of the future are usually completely wrong, apart from it seems when shown on Star Trek. But it may be easier to predict what our future buildings will look like if energy prices continue to rise.As energy becomes more expensive, future buildings will incorporate features which will allow them to be as energy efficient as possible. As these features maximise solar light and heat gain while minimising heat loss, we can predict what future buildings will look like Continue reading
Posted in New Building Issues
Tagged building green, buildings, cladding, construction, energy conservative, engineering, Future buildings, green buildings, heat sink, shape
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Snap, said my car engines timing belt
The timing belt in my car has failed while I was driving on the M50 motorway. There was no bang or loud noise when it happened, the engine just stopped working. The computer display in the car simply stated ‘check fuel injectors’. The car is being fixed at the moment, but as I have learned a lot about timing belts in the last week, I thought I would share it with you all. Continue reading
Posted in Technical & Discussion
Tagged camshaft, car, engine problem, engine valves, engineer, engineering, Irish, roads, Snapped, Timing belt failure
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Comment: Engineering and modern computer games
Computer game designers are taking a lot of time and effort to ensure that the gaming environments they create are as realistic as possible. More effort in fact then Hollywood in some cases. Continue reading
Posted in People & Media
Tagged avatar, black ops, buildings, Call of Duty, computer games, engineering, films, Modern warfare
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Infrastructure: The importance of railway gauge and setting the standard
How railway gauge was selected and the implications Continue reading
Posted in Infrastructure
Tagged Australia, Britain, Channel tunnel, engineer, engineering, Gauge, ICE, Irish, Railway, Russia, TGV, Tracks, Train
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Attic Conversion: Discussion and advice
If you are considering converting your attic there are some things you need to know before starting work Continue reading
Posted in Existing Building Issues
Tagged attic conversion, construction, conversion advice, design, engineering, hanging floor, timber floor
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