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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.
