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Practical Engineering Sedimentation Print
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12" x 18" print on 100lb cover stock with an eggshell texture
Engineering in Plain Sight (Signed Copy)
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Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers’ perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed. Note: Unfortunately, I cannot accommodate custom messages or dedications.
Practical Engineering Logo Zip-Up Hoodie Medium
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Soft and relaxed unisex full zip up hoodie, spun from a plush poly-cotton blend.
Practical Engineering Hat
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Practical Engineering Lockup Tee - Ivory Medium
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100% ring-spun cotton
Practical Engineering Lockup Tee - Pepper Medium
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100% ring-spun cotton
How Do Substations Work?
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Untangling the various equipment you might see in an electrical substation. In many ways, the grid is a one-size-fits-all system - a gigantic machine to which we all connect spinning in perfect synchrony across, in some cases, an entire continent. On the other hand, our electricity needs, including when we need it, how much we need, and how reliably it should be delivered vary widely. Substations play a critical role in controlling and protecting the power grid. Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/practical-engine... -Patreon:   / practicalengineering   -Website: http://practical.engineering Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse Animation: Stephanie White, Connor Claver, Dayan D’Aniello Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Source:    • Elexive - Tonic and Energy [Creative Commons]   This video is sponsored by NordVPN.
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