Important Expressions used in Notches and Weirs
The following are the important expressions used in notches and weirs. (a) Discharge over a rectangular notch or weir, where b = Width of notch or weir, and H = Height…
VRTM (RTM Light)
· Improved laminate quality · Moulded A and B surfaces (i.e. double sided mouldings) · Reduced exposure to VOCs · Cleaner and more efficient process · Reduced reliance on skilled laminators Why consider the VRTM…
Mechanical Properties of Metals
Often materials are subject to external force when they are used. Mechanical Engineers calculate those forces and material scientists how materials deform or break as a function of force, time, temperature, and…
Methods of Inspection in Casting
In casting process, first few castings will be inspected dimensionally and the pattern is qualified afterwards, only few random inspection will be done. Every casting must be inspected for finding…
Ancillary Equipment and Material
Why consider a ‘closed mould’ process? Which ‘Closed Mould’ process? · RTM Resin Transfer Moulding (rigid tooling mechanically clamped) · VRTM Vacuum RTM (Semi-rigid tooling- vacuum clamped) · VARI Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection…
Important Terms Used in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Density or mass density, Weight density or specific weight, specific volume and specific gravity are important terms used in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics : I. Density or mass density. It is defined…
Mechanical properties
Mechanical properties consist of tensile strength, toughness, malleability, hardness, Ductility, stiffness, brittle ness, Elasticity, plasticity etc. Tensile strength Tensile strength is the ability of the material to withstand the tensile…
Fluid kinematics
Kinematics is defined as the geometry of the motion. Fluid kinematics defines the motion of the fluids and its significance without taking into account of the nature of forces that cause…
Introduction to Composite Integration
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Identification Charts for Different Types of Fasteners – Head styles, Bolt and Screw, Drive, Washer and Nut types
A fastener is a hardware device that are used for creating non-permanent joints.Fasteners can be used to close a container of a box or an envelope, or they may involve…
