Bill Hammack's work emphasizes the creative role of engineers in designing and creating our world. Text: 217-689-1461, use WhatsApp if international
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My latest book now has an Amazon page. amazon.com/Things-We-Make-In…
I joined the tik tok generation ... tiktok.com/@engineerguyvideo…
Just noticed that my book is the Audible Deal of the Day .... audible.com/ep/audiobook-dea…
I was thrilled to be on the Why Am I Podcast. Give it a listen whyamipod.com/why-am-i-bill-…
The evolution of the magnetron — a device for generating microwave radiation — from World War II radar systems to the household microwave ovens illustrates how engineers think about “best.” youtu.be/p8IO9u9IuOs
Charles Parsons designed a superior steam engine called a turbine, but was ignored until he crashed a celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. His turbine still generates most electricity. youtu.be/-8lXXg8dWHk
Two examples of how engineers solve problems before they have scientific certainty: How they control whether or not fluid flow is smooth or turbulent, and how they engineer useful enzymes. youtu.be/9RAMqFg7laE
Video premiere 2p central; join me at 1:30p for zoom meet and greet (892 4314 5255/669580); also live on twitch engineerguy_bill
Premiere Tue May 9th 2p CST of 1st video of a four-part series on the engineering method. Join me on chat! youtube.com/watch?v=_ivqWN4L…
Join me today (Apr 19) in Philadelphia: I will be giving the Quinn Lecture at UPenn: 3:30p Wu and Chen Auditorium Levine Hall. Time after lecture to chat.
An hour chat about my book on the engineering method: 1/2 hr about the book, 1/2 hr answering questions youtu.be/vsIpQG--4sk
Short video announcement: forthcoming series, new book, and book launch event youtu.be/moFgp2VWBJ4
I posted some "assets checks" for the four companion videos for my forthcoming book. engineerguy.com/preview Also, sign up on this page to be an advanced viewer when storyboard versions are released.
Congrats to my colleague Simon Rogers for winning the SoR Metnzer Award. @ChBEIllinois @SoRheology @RogersGroupUIUC
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Good news: engineerguy.com got a bit of a facelift and a new hosting service; bad news: SSL problems and slow DNS propagation causing problems — so bear with.
Help! This is a early 1940s magnetron. This photo shows the laminations that create the cavity. These are almost for sure copper: so how was this coated so that it lasts 80 years: surely not paint?
I sent this to the publisher yesterday; editorial done, so this goes to production, next thing I will see is page proofs; continuing pre production for companion videos.
