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r/AskEngineers
2.7M members
r/AskEngineers is a subreddit with 2.7M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has high activity.
Engineers apply the knowledge of math & science to design and manufacture maintainable systems used to solve specific problems. AskEngineers is a forum for questions about the technologies, standards, and processes used to design & build these systems, as well as for questions about the engineering profession and its many disciplines.
Popular Themes in r/AskEngineers
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do you guys switch off after work?"
27 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Is there an alternative to a traditional engineered bridge over a creek?"
12 posts
#3
Ideas
: "What would a $10K production car in 2025 look like? Is it even possible? Profitable?"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Are all engineering disciplines currently in a race to the bottom? Is anyone else like struggling as an engineer?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskEngineers
#1
Engineering
: "Engineering field ‘Bibles’ - What is your field of Engineering, and what do you consider the ‘OG’ go-to source of your field?"
60 posts
#2
Mechanical
: "Could a drive (or fly) by wire system have lower input delay than manual, all-Mechanical systems?"
26 posts
#3
Design
: "Do mechanical engineers have a better skillset to Design a pinball game than a pinball champion?"
10 posts
#4
Electrical
: "Adding an Electrical Engineering degree worth it?"
8 posts
#5
Degree
: "Adding an Electrical Engineering Degree worth it?"
5 posts
#6
Diy
: "Should I purchase a cheap linear actuator or attempt a Diy solution?"
5 posts
#7
Heat
: "How do I calculate the time required to Heat black steel pipe that has water flowing through it with an induction coil?"
4 posts
#8
Manufacturing
: "Are solid projectiles used in Manufacturing?"
4 posts
#9
Materials
: "Is there a scenario where laminating wood and steel makes it stronger than the sum of its parts?"
4 posts
#10
Cooling
: "Using cool air from a WWII submarine base to passively cool nearby housing — is this feasible"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/AskEngineers
Yearly
+1.3M members(103.1%)
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