Features Table of Contents

February 2000

feature articles

setting the standards
In lieu of a king's foot, a complex, sophisticated system smooths the mechanical aspects of contemporary life.

adjusting the boiler code
Technological advances have made it possible to reduce the material design factor in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

pocket-size PEMS
While many eyes focus on fuel cells for automobiles and power generation, a few entrepreneurs look to a more Lilliputian realm.

can they take the heat?
Fire researchers apply old and new tests to assure that materials meet safety requirements.

induction for the birds
NASA and the Navy explore magnetic fields in search of quicker, smoother, and cheaper launches.

figuring flow
A CFD program that monitors airflow in HVAC systems has helped slash design time for an auto parts maker.

getting a firmer grip
After a ski resort tragedy, engineers design a safer connector between the cable and chair on the lift.