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Tom Au
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I am the son of a retired civil engineering professor, and the brother of a mathematics professor.

I am the co-author (with my father) of a book called "Engineering Economic Analysis For Capital Investment Decisions.

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Why are three way bridges rare?
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What engineering advances paved the way for "modern" computers?
Jan 22, 2015
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In Engineering fields, how often do you find yourself being asked to be a "salesperson", and what is your reaction?
Jan 21, 2015
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What kind of protection should I give structural steel in a natatorium (swiming pool) environment?
Jan 20, 2015
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How can we prevent/detect hydrogen embrittlement?
Jan 21, 2015
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Do I need to worry about galvanic corrosion when inserting a steel bar through aluminium?
Jan 21, 2015
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How can I measure the brightness of a LED?
Jan 21, 2015
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What does the steel grade "11SMn30" mean?
Jan 21, 2015
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Is it possible to "pump" a powder?
Jan 20, 2015
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In aluminum machining, what are the most common factors that might cause a machined component to have warping issues?
Jan 20, 2015
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