Latest posts tagged with #engineeringHistory on Bluesky
The Eiffel Tower’s iconic curve wasn’t just aesthetic—it was structural math designed to resist wind at 300m. Built in just over 2 years with 18,038 pieces and millions of rivets. Wild ambition, real precision.
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#EiffelTower #EngineeringHistory #Paris
Elisha Graves Otis was an American inventor and industrialist.
U.S. Patent No. 31,128 for an "Improvement in hoisting apparatus".
Otis free-fall safety demonstration in 1854.
On this day in 1861, Elisha Otis received U.S. Patent No. 31,128 for an “Improvement in hoisting apparatus”. It captured the breakthrough that made vertical travel trustworthy.
#OnThisDay #OTD #PatentHistory #EngineeringHistory #Otis
Did you know?
Apollo 11 had less computing power than a modern calculator.
Engineering is not about power.
It’s about understanding limits.
#engineeringhistory #apollo11 #engineermindset #engineeringtruth #techhistory #stemlife #logicfirst #engineeringmemes #geekculture #blueprintthreads
The Autoped's original 4-stroke engine surprised many, showcasing robust early engineering. This contrasts with modern e-scooters, highlighting how design priorities shift from power/durability to portability/efficiency for urban commutes. #EngineeringHistory 2/6
Did you know?
Most engineering standards exist because someone got hurt.
Rules are written in hindsight.
#engineeringhistory #engineeringstandards #engineeringtruth #techhistory #engineerlife #safetyengineering #logicthinking #stemcommunity #geekculture #blueprintthreads
🚨 THIS WEEK🚨
That beautiful elliptical Spitfire wing? 🛩️ Not solely the work of R.J. Mitchell. Paul Beaver reveals the overlooked team who shaped its iconic design on History Rage.
🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/3666ea
#HistoryRage #WWII #Spitfire #EngineeringHistory
Відкриття Суецького каналу.
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#СуецькийКанал #Єгипет #ФердинандДеЛессепс #ІсторіяБудівництва #СвітоваТоргівля
#SuezCanal #Egypt #FerdinandDeLesseps #EngineeringHistory #GlobalTrade
A piece of CRSI history! Take a look at this vintage first edition “CRSI Design Handbook” — published in 1952. This landmark publication helped shape modern steel reinforced concrete design across America and laid the groundwork for today’s design standards.
#EngineeringHistory
Today marks 125 years since our first grant, made possible by donations from pioneering engineers of the era 🌟 Lord Kelvin, Tesla, Siemens, Swan and more. Find out how it all began and how you can be part of what’s next 👉 tinyurl.com/45w3xhdm #engineering #engineeringhistory
🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 That beautiful elliptical Spitfire wing? 🛩️ Not the work of R.J. Mitchell. Paul Beaver reveals the overlooked genius who shaped its iconic design on History Rage.
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#HistoryRage #WWII #Spitfire #EngineeringHistory
I do believe Robert Louis Sheepsbum invented the locomotive engine
Or train as it is now referred to by leaving a kebab on the grass.
Then lighting a cigar
That Ram got back sack and crack plus hit over 19 mph*
#engineeringHistory
#sheep
#crystalpalace #crystalpalacesubway #greatexhibition #londonhistory #engineeringhistory #whatsonlondon #southeastlondon #hiddenlondon
📸 Five Years Ago Today… These photos take us back to the summer of 2020, when Phase 1 of the new Dawlish sea wall was taking shape and the old wall was still standing firm beside it. It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since then!
📸 @beachcamsman.bsky.social
#EngineeringHistory #ThenAndNow
The Structural Aftermath | Pulse Of History TV
This wall held... until it didn't. The terrifying math behind the Montparnasse crash. 🧮 How strong WAS that building?
#EngineeringHistory #StructuralFail #VictorianTech #Paris1895 #PulseOfHistoryTV
www.youtube.com/@PulseOfHist...
There is such beauty in a rusting machine part.
#photography #PictureOfTheDay #IndustrialHeritage #Wheel #Cogs #VintageMachinery #OldMill #GearWheel #EngineeringHistory #RusticMachinery #Millstone #HistoricTechnology #MechanicalEngineering #IndustrialArchaeology #circle #spokes
🔬 Discover the pivotal research and inventions that gave birth to Chemical Engineering as a specialized field.
🔗 www.engineersheaven.org/forum/topic/...?
⬆️ Visit our website to read the full article & join the engineers community!
#EngineeringHistory #ChemicalEngineering #Innovation
#OTD #TDIH #March31, 1889: The #EiffelTower officially opens. #GustaveEiffel #Towers #Monuments #France #FrenchHistory #HistoryOfFrance #Engineering #EngineeringHistory #LaBelleEpoque #FinDeSiecle
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Electric locomotive hauling trucks filled with coal.
And a few trains! (Of course)
#EngineeringHistory
#RailwaysHistory
#VictorianRailways
Did you know... Henrietta Vansittart?
#womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #history #feministhistory #engineeringhistory #stemhistory #womeninstem
Elijah McCoy invented the automatic lubricating system for steam engines, a device so essential that people would ask for “the real McCoy” when seeking the genuine article.
#BlackInventors #Innovation #EngineeringHistory #TechPioneers #BlackHistoryMonth
Discover how James Watt's enhancements to the steam engine revolutionised the world in my article today.
Read it here: discovermyeurope.eu/remembering-...
#JamesWatt #SteamEngine #IndustrialRevolution #EngineeringHistory #Innovators
Did you know tide mills once harnessed the moon's power to generate energy? 🌊 wikeo.tv/wiki/Tide_mi... #SustainableEnergy #EngineeringHistory #TideMillMagic
A wooden display cabinet that has a backlight and glass shelves that displays and illuminates Chris's antique telegraph and telephone glass insulator collection. The insulators come in many sizes and glass colors such as aqua, green, blues, amber, and even purple. On top of the cabinet are a variety of other insulators made from glass and porcelain.
A wall displaying Chris's antique safety sign collection that features danger electric high voltage signs from around the world. Many of the signs have lightning bolts ⚡ and skulls 💀 to be a warning to those who might not be able to read the language, but can understand that it's a sign of danger.
Hobby Friday:
Two of my hobbies are collecting antique electrical insulators and danger high voltage safety signs.
I also collect power company memorabilia (like Reddy Kilowatt) and other electrical engineering doohickeys.
#ElectricalEngineering #Insulators #HighVoltage #EngineeringHistory
Boosting the signal from LHL's collections department:
What #histSTM, #histsci, or #histtech books (including #BookHistory, #ComputerHistory, or #EngineeringHistory) should we add to our collection this year? 🗃️📜⚙️🔬
(Not sure if we have a book? Take a look in our catalog! catalog.lindahall.org)
Just finished my 12th Book Review of the Year!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #20thCenturyHistory #MilitaryHistory #AmericanHistory #EngineeringHistory #USArmy #USAAC #USArmyCorpsOfEngineers #AlliedHistory #ETO #PTO #WWIIHistory #SWWHistory #WWII #SWW
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Wow - the Mailman delivered!! Gotta get reading right away!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #20thCenturyHistory #MilitaryHistory #AmericanHistory #USArmy #USAAC #USMC #IntelligenceHistory #EngineeringHistory #USArmyCorpOfEngineers #WWIIHistory #SWWHistory #WWII #SWW #WargameResearch
