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You do know that:
a) Being in mechanical engineering doesn't mean that you're going into automotive engineering; and
b) Being in engineering doesn't mean you can apply the shit you learn nor be good at hands-on stuff.
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Changing a tire has far more involved in it than just automotive, . Nuts, bolts, mating surfaces, torque ratings, rotating assemblies, materials, the "feel" of a wheel being put onto the hub, I could go on. I think that its those little things that help you appreciate whatever theoretical knowledge you have.
It was merely an example of an engineer being able to visualize and put in his/her hands what it is they're putting on paper. The tire example can extend into other things in any area of engineering. An electrical engineer who can't use a multimeter? And so on.
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12-06-2010 at 12:22 AM
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Ugh, posts on the last page are disappearing again.
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12-06-2010 at 12:23 AM
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ugh... posts on the last page are disappearing again. I said:
Quote:
Originally Posted by eullwm
You do know that:
a) Being in mechanical engineering doesn't mean that you're going into automotive engineering; and
b) Being in engineering doesn't mean you can apply the shit you learn nor be good at hands-on stuff.
Right?
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Changing a tire has far more involved in it than just automotive, . Nuts, bolts, mating surfaces, torque ratings, rotating assemblies, materials, the "feel" of a wheel being put onto the hub, I could go on. I think that its those little things that help you appreciate whatever theoretical knowledge you have.
It was merely an example of an engineer being able to visualize and put in his/her hands what it is they're putting on paper. The tire example can extend into other things in any area of engineering. An electrical engineer who can't use a multimeter? And so on.
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12-06-2010 at 12:41 PM
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The jacket is hideously beautiful. Or beautifully hideous, I haven't decided yet.
Pretty sure it costed more than twice what I spent on clothes this year, but I figure if I live sixty more years, that's only like fifty cents a month.
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12-06-2010 at 04:48 PM
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The jacket is hideously beautiful. Or beautifully hideous, I haven't decided yet.
Pretty sure it costed more than twice what I spent on clothes this year, but I figure if I live sixty more years, that's only like fifty cents a month.
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12-06-2010 at 05:01 PM
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Got my jacket today and I am loving it!
One can really tell that it is of great if not superior quality.
Regarding the debate if one can justify the cost ($380) for the jacket or not...
Well, let's just say that I got what I paid for. 
$380 for a sweet jacket is a good deal - to me at least.
(Please take into account that I am not the best judge of prices.
I am known to spend thousands on a guitar.)
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12-06-2010 at 11:27 PM
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$0.50*12*60 = $360.00
Mac really needs stricter admissions criteria.
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12-07-2010 at 12:14 AM
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its 1:14am. Im in shorts, at my desk, on my laptop....WEARING MY ENG JACKET 
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12-07-2010 at 08:09 AM
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Rofl That Was Meeeeeeee Tooooooo
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12-08-2010 at 02:11 PM
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$0.50*12*60 = $360.00
Mac really needs stricter admissions criteria.
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Congratulations on completing you're first calculation. I'm quite impressed...
380-40= 340
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12-08-2010 at 02:18 PM
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Man with every post on MacInsiders I'm just getting more and more disappointed by Engineers.
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12-08-2010 at 02:27 PM
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^ I think its just Commander :\ dont pay attention to him and you'll like us again  |
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12-08-2010 at 03:00 PM
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Don't worry Michael, I know enough about engineers.
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12-08-2010 at 03:29 PM
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Man, some first years have no idea what engineering is or what the jobs will be like in the future. After taking the communications course in civil engineering II and meeting some industry engineers, one can see that engineering isn't that glorious. Don't expect to get out of engineering and start building cars and whatnot cause you'll probaby be working on a tiny component if not another job. Many engineers do consulting and I know many other people who graduated and do HR technical support.
Btw, faculty bashing is cool during frosh week but doing so during school year is just plain stupid. So what if you don't like my jacket, I don't judge you on your appearence so GTFO of the thread and stop trolling. OP just asked a simple question. Whatever ur degree is or role, we would eventually have to work together in the work force so chill.
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