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Calculating the Force of Friction
Last time we introduced the frictional force formula which is used to calculate the force of friction present when two…
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Tips to Prepare Yourself for Power Meetings
To some people the words corporate image enhancement may mean “superficial gloss” and the way the person looks is thought…
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LAWS OF COULOMB FRICTION
The friction, that exists between two surfaces which are not lubricated, is known as solid friction. The two surfaces may…
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Strengths of Materials in Mechanical Engineering
When we looked at our statics example a few Topics ago, it was convenient to consider the bridge beam as…
Strength of Materials 3 min read
Modulus of Elasticity
When you think of elastic, you most likely think about the stuff that allows you to put your underwear on…
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The Centrifugal Clutch and Metal Fatigue
When I’m under a lot of stress I sometimes have the nervous habit of grabbing a paper clip, straightening out…
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Strain Energy
When force is applied to a structural member, that member deforms and stores potential energy, just like a spring. The…
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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 a regular…
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Relation between Young Modulus, Bulk Modulus and Modulus of Rigidity
Here we learn about relation between Young Modulus, Bulk Modulus and Modulus of Rigidity. All of these are elastic…
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Stress and Types of Stresses.
Stress: “When a body is subjected to some external force, there is some resistive force generated per unit area, This resistive force…