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Thanks for the advice. The job is for a graduate position. I'm a little nervous. Cheers Sughew

Hi I have an interview day soon and it will include a technical interview. The job role is automotive based. Have any of you guys experienced an engineering technical interview? If so, could you give me some pointers on how to excel one, and possibly some examples. Any tips will be...

This is a silly post, but hey, i'll ask anyway.... I always tend to worry that i'm not 'brainy' enough. When I see a product/invention etc that i find interesting and clever, or i'm stuck on solving a problem, I get cheesed-off with myself that I have'nt the talent to produce such a device...

Hi I am due to begin my new job since graduation as a reliability engineer. As you may expect, I am a tad nervous! Can anyone give me any advice and tips on how to get started and perform on my job. Thank you Sughew

Guys I have just got myself a job under the position of 'Reliability Engineer'. Could anyone spare any advice regarding the job and how to perform well? Thanks

What is the purpose of the 'wing box'? sughew

As I understand, positive G-forces have significant effects upon the aircraft (increase loads etc). What are the effects of negative G-forces upon the aircraft?

Guys, Thank you for your excellent comments. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job! So i'm now back to square one and getting depressed! sughew

I have become strangley interested in aircraft undercarridge systems. Some questions.... What are the general dynamic behaviour of the mechanisms? I would imagine the landing shock/g-forces' to be significant. Are the loads typically fed through the wings structure? When a large airliner...

I have applied for a good job which will (after the two year training period) turn me into a fully fledged aerospace stress engineer. Now, I know what stress analysis is all about - it was one of my favorite subjects at uni - but I am asking for advice on how to turn myself into a decent...

Hi Have any of you been 'innovative' - either in or outside your work environment? If so, why were you innovative and how did you bring the 'innovation' alive? anyone.....

Hi Many new large aircraft (Boeing, Airbus...) have the engines located under the wings. I don't know if they are around anymore, but I remember the planes with two or three engines located at the tail of the plane. What are the main benefits of installing the engines at the back? Is the...

I am (still) using Sworks 2001+. * Is there a method to display a Co-ordinate axis icon within the main window - rather like the icon you can display in autocad? Cheers sughew

Hi champs I am an engineer but am new to the agricultural branch. Does anyone know any good websites or books that depict and discuss the various types of agricultural machinery and their technology? In particular tractors, combines and allsorts of trailers that are machines themselves (balers...

Thanks for the replys I am from the England, UK