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Journal Articles

Does the S Still Stand for Small?

Michael Abrams
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2024, 146(1): 30–35.
Paper No: ME-24-Jan4
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2024-Jan4
Published Online: January 1, 2024
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Topics: Engineers, Nuclear power, Small modular reactors, Construction
Journal Articles

Building with Digital Tools

Cory Hatch
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. October 2020, 142(10): 32–37.
Paper No: ME-2020-OCT2
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-OCT2
Published Online: October 1, 2020
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Topics: Construction, Delays, Design, Digital engineering, Errors, Neutrons, Teams, Risk
Journal Articles

Cycling

Warren Dixon, Matthew Bellman
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. September 2016, 138(09): S3–S7.
Paper No: ME-16-SEP4
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-Sep-4
Published Online: September 1, 2016
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Topics: Control equipment, Control systems, Cycles, Engines, Motors, Muscle, Torque, Nervous system, Robotics, Computers
Journal Articles

Safety Overhead

Kathryn Hyam, Patricia Reddington
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. September 2016, 138(09): 46–51.
Paper No: ME-16-SEP3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-Sep-3
Published Online: September 1, 2016
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Topics: Construction, Cranes, Safety, Hoists
Journal Articles

A Natural Fit

R.P. Siegel
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. May 2016, 138(05): 40–43.
Paper No: ME-16-MAY2
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-May-2
Published Online: May 1, 2016
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Topics: Construction, Feedstock, Food products, Manufacturing, Power stations, Raw materials, Steam, Waste handling, Water, Carbon dioxide
Journal Articles

Harvard and Engineering Education

Samuel C. Florman
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2016, 138(01): 42–45.
Paper No: ME-16-JAN3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-Jan-3
Published Online: January 1, 2016
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Topics: Construction, Engineering education, Engineers, Fortification, Governments, Military engineers, Undergraduate students, Students
Journal Articles

These Pipes Have Passed

Colleen O’Brien, Noel Lobo, Carlton Ramcharran
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. June 2015, 137(06): 86–87.
Paper No: ME-15-JUN-8
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2015-Jun-8
Published Online: June 1, 2015
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Topics: ASME Standards, Design, Pipes, Piping systems, Stress, Construction
Journal Articles

The Code Builders

Sidney Bernsen, Bryan Erler, Dana K. Morton, Owen Hedden
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. May 2014, 136(05): 36–41.
Paper No: ME-14-MAY2
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2014-May-2
Published Online: May 1, 2014
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Topics: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Nuclear power stations, Pressure vessels, Construction, Nuclear power, Engineering standards, Design
Journal Articles

Countdown to Launch in Houston

Bridget Mintz Testa
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2014, 136(01): 38–39.
Paper No: ME-14-JAN2
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2014-Jan-2
Published Online: January 1, 2014
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Topics: Aircraft, Aviation, Construction, Rockets, Space travel, Vehicles
Journal Articles

Deus Ex Machina

Samuel C. Florman
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. December 2012, 134(12): 42–45.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2012-DEC-4
Published Online: December 1, 2012
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Topics: Cogeneration systems, Construction, Pavilions, Finishing, Construction contracts
Journal Articles

Things Happen

Henry Petroski
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. March 2012, 134(03): 38–41.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2012-MAR-3
Published Online: March 1, 2012
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Topics: Construction, Design, Failure, Risk, Space vehicles, Accidents, Engineers, Collapse, Teams
Journal Articles

Nuclear Power after Fukushima

Gail H. Marcus
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. December 2011, 133(12): 27–29.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2011-DEC-2
Published Online: December 1, 2011
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Topics: Accidents, Design, Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan, 2011, Light water reactors, Nuclear power, Small modular reactors, Wakes, Coolants, Construction, Liquid metals
Journal Articles

A freeze in time

Jaan Taagepera, Nathan Tyson
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 2011, 133(08): 44–47.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2011-AUG-4
Published Online: August 1, 2011
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Topics: Maintenance, Nitrogen, Pipes, Teams, Valves, Water, Flow (Dynamics), Construction, Pressure, Plant personnel
Journal Articles

Engineering a Better Guitar

Richard Schile
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. February 2011, 133(02): 38–41.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2011-FEB-5
Published Online: February 1, 2011
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Topics: Acoustics, Bracing (Construction), Bridges (Structures), Engineering prototypes, Instrumentation, Design, Compression, Construction
Journal Articles

The International Language of Codes

Aby Thomas
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2011, 133(01): 38–39.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2011-JAN-4
Published Online: January 1, 2011
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Topics: ASME Standards, Boilers, Engineers, Manufacturing, Petroleum, Plant engineering (Facilities), Pressure vessel construction, Construction, Power Piping Code, Pressure vessels
Journal Articles

Below the Horizon

Kellen M. Giraud, Jay F. Kunze, James M. Mahar, Carl W. Myers
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. December 2010, 132(12): 30–34.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2010-Dec-2
Published Online: December 1, 2010
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Topics: Construction, Nuclear power stations, Radioactive wastes, Safety, Security, Storage, Tunnels, Containment, Heat, Spent nuclear fuels
Journal Articles

Leadership, Sustainability and Clean Nuclear Technology

Romney Duffey, Ph.D. AECL
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. May 2010, 132(05): 58.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2010-May-7
Published Online: May 1, 2010
View Article titled, Leadership, Sustainability and Clean Nuclear Technology
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Topics: Leadership, Sustainability, Construction, Climate change, Licensing, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear power stations, Security
Journal Articles

Part of the Solution

Jean Thilmany
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2010, 132(01): 46–49.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2010-Jan-6
Published Online: January 1, 2010
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Construction, Rapid prototyping, Structures, Manufacturing, Medical devices
Journal Articles

Licensing Renewed

Bridget Mintz Testa
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. October 2007, 129(10): 26–30.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2007-OCT-1
Published Online: October 1, 2007
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Topics: Construction, Design, Licensing, Nuclear reactors, Public utilities, Nuclear power stations, Earthquakes
Journal Articles

Efficiency is its Own Reward

Jeffrey Winters
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. March 2006, 128(03): 33–35.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2006-MAR-3
Published Online: March 1, 2006
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Topics: Antilock braking systems, Ceilings, China, Construction, Cooling, Disks, Heat, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Roofs