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Mechanical engineering

Terms related to the discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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Mechanical engineering

jimping

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Jimping is the cutting of grooves or serrations in the grip of a knife to increase traction. Popular areas for the application of jimping include the concave thumb rest, seen on many modern knives, ...

GRI

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Global Reporting Initiative (International Sustainability Report). Guidelines for Fluor's Annual Sustainability Report.

HAZMAT

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Hazardous Materials. Materials that are legally classified as having the potential to endanger the public in some way and that require special transportation arrangements.

hydrometallurgy

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Separating metal from ores and ore concentrates by chemical reactions in aqueous solution, such as leaching, extraction, and precipitation.

ISO

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Isometric Drawing. A pictorial view of piping using isometric conventions to represent a 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional piping system.

K-Basins

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Two indoor, concrete rectangular structures at the DOE Hanford site that contained the largest collection of spent nuclear reactor fuel.

knowledge on line

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Fluor's award-winning knowledge management system that allows 24/7 collaboration across Fluor's global offices.

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