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Strength of Materials

Calculating the Force of Friction

Last time we introduced the frictional force formula which is used to calculate the force of friction present…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Strength of Materials

LAWS OF COULOMB FRICTION

The friction, that exists between two surfaces which are not lubricated, is known as solid friction. The two…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Strength of Materials

Modulus of Elasticity

When you think of elastic, you most likely think about the stuff that allows you to put your…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Strength of Materials

Strain Energy

When force is applied to a structural member, that member deforms and stores potential energy, just like a…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Strength of Materials

Density and atom packing

Definition and measurement.  Density is mass per unit volume.  It is measured in kg/m3.  The density of a sample with…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Strength of Materials

Stress and Types of Stresses.

Stress: “When a body is subjected to some external force, there is some resistive force generated per unit…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob