Search Results | RIG
Your search for "RIG" returned 296 results
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
people.howstuffworks.com/jury-rigged-vs-jerry-rigged.htm
When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
How Oil Drilling Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/oil-drilling.htm
Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.
Step Inside the Life of a Trucker
auto.howstuffworks.com/step-inside-life-trucker.htm
On this episode of CarStuff, the guys open the cab door to tell us what life is really like behind the wheel of a big rig.
Understanding the Differences Between Big Rig and F1 Car Horsepower Ratings
auto.howstuffworks.com/question381.htm
So why does a diesel engine with huge torque and low maximum RPM get a low horsepower rating compared to a low torque, high revving race car engine? Find out why in this article.
5 Improvements in Offshore Oil Drilling
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/5-improvements-offshore-oil-drilling.htm
The explosion and fire that destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 killed 11 crew members and triggered an environmental nightmare.
How Tires and Wheels Work
auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/equipment/accessories/tires-and-wheels.htm
Tires and wheels are one of the most important components in a towing rig. Learn all about tires and wheels for towing purposes at HowStuffWorks.
How Offshore Drilling Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/offshore-drilling.htm
Offshore drilling means combing Earth for new underwater oil reserves. Learn more about offshore drilling and finding oil in the midst of rough seas.
What Would Be Your Trucker Handle?
play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/what-would-be-your-trucker-handle
When you're on the road for days at a time in the business of long haul trucking, your social life will consist of talking to other folks on the road on your CB. Every trucker has a handle on the CB radio, and they help each other out by pointing out Smokey or catching up about how things went at the Chicken Coop. What would your trucker handle be? Take this quiz to find out!
The Byford Dolphin Accident: How 5 Deep-Sea Divers Met Grisly Deaths
history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/byford-dolphin-accident.htm
In 1983, the worst-ever diving accident occurred. Five people working on an oil rig had explosive decompression, which caused them to die in horrific ways.
10 Circus Safety Strategies the Audience Doesn't See
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/circus-arts/10-circus-safety-strategies-audience-doesnt-see.htm
Circus performers' safety is a top priority. Learn about 10 circus safety strategies the audience doesn't see at HowStuffWorks.