What is the Engineer of Record?
A professional engineer who seals drawings, reports, or papers for a project is the Engineer of Record or EoR. The seal signifies that an EoR developed, coordinated, or prepared drawings,…
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Sarah DeGuzman IP68 vs. IP69 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. IP68 provides protection against extended immersion up to 1 meter, whereas…
SDR 11 vs. SDR 17
The SDR rating scheme for the pipe includes SDR 11 and SDR 17. At a 100°F operating temperature, SDR 11 provides a pressure rating of 126psi vs SDR 17, which…
What to Do When Your Job Becomes Unhappy
We all get there at some point. You are climbing the ladder, crushing your goals, and making more money. And then one day you look around and find yourself at…
K Bracing – Design Example, vs X Bracing and Earthquakes
K bracing is one of the common types of bracing systems. In this article, you will learn what k bracing is, review a design example, compare k bracing vs x…
Source Control Drawing
A source control drawing provides manufacturing detail for a single-sourced item. In this article, you will learn what unique attributes a source control drawing contains, the applicability of ASME y14.24,…
Specific Heat of Gold – In Various Units, FAQs
The specific heat of gold measures the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of gold in a solid state by one degree Celsius. This article provides the particular…
Black Steel vs. Carbon Steel – vs. Stainless, Gas Pipe
Black steel at a material level is Steel that has not been galvanized. It provides a version of carbon steel with a dark-colored iron oxide exterior. This exterior protects against…
Conductive Metals – Examples and Uses
Many industries, including electronics, aerospace, and telecommunications, rely heavily on conductive metals. Some metals are more conductive than others, although most metals do conduct heat and electricity to some extent….
IP66 vs. IP68 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to designate an enclosure’s level of ingress protection. Devices with an IP68 rating offer protection against immersion in liquid up…