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In recentyears, millions of solar panels have been placed on roofs around the world. Discuss how safe are they? Discuss the hid

Submitted by Ernest Appiah on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 20:56

Installing
solar panels on rooftops are obviously a high risk activity. There are a number
of hazards such as working at heights which could lead to falls from heights or
falling objects. Also slippery roof surfaces, damaged roofs, electrical
discharge from uninstalled panels, electrical fitting and equipments are all
potential hazards. All these, when not properly controlled could lead to
undesired conquences.

Reivew of fracture toughness testing and standardization

Submitted by xkuizhu on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 17:44

research

Recently, a comprehensive review paper on fracture toughness testing and ASTM standardization was published by Dr. Zhu and Prof. Joyce in the journal of Engineering Fracture Mechanics:

XK Zhu and JA Joyce, "Review of fracture toughness (G, K, J, CTOD, CTOA) testing and standardization," Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 85, 2012: 1-46.

Welcome your comments and suggestions.

Case Studies in Engineering Failure Analysis - New Journal welcoming submissions!

Submitted by Laure Ballu on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 16:16

open access

medical

aerospace

Engineering Failure analysis

process and forensic engineering

We are very pleased to announce the launch of a new journal in the field of mechanical engineering, Case Studies in Engineering Failure Analysis. This journal provides a forum for the rapid publication of short, structured Case Studies in Engineering Failure Analysis and related Short Communications and will provide an essential compendium of case studies for practitioners in the field of engineering failure analysis and others who are interested in the ways in which components fail.

In recentyears, millions of solar panels have been placed on roofs around the world. Discuss how safe are they? Discuss the hid

Submitted by Ernest Appiah on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 15:49

In recentyears, millions of solar
panels have been placed on roofs around
the world. Discuss how safe are they? Discuss the hidden pollution
caused by solar panels.

Shale Gas Fracking

Submitted by Abiaziem Davidson on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 13:17

education

Fracking is the process of drilling down and creating tiny
explosions to shatter and crack hard shale rocks to release the gas inside.
Enough water, sand and chemicals are used in the production of shale gas. [1]

PhD "CIFRE" position at UTC/Renault "Thermal design of Lithium battery for an electric vehicle" (closed)

Submitted by breit on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:41

job

English version

1- Research areas

General area :

The battery is known for its strict requirement of the lowest maximum allowed working temperature in the entire electric transmission chain assembly. This poses a problem particularly in climates with extreme temperature variations (35-45°C in summer and 0 to -30°C during winter) and during fast recharging at a significant battery power level.