Questions tagged [mechanical-failure]
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Calculating maximum internal pressure from maximum rated external pressure?
Is there a calculation / rule of thumb that can determine a containers rough maximum negative pressure (vacuum) from it's rated internal pressure (assuming a single layer construction so there is no ...
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How to calculate the pressure a pipe can withstand?
I was looking at high pressure pipes and their pressure ratings. I'd like to know how these pressure ratings are determined.
I assume that pipes are tested until failure, and the failure pressure is ...
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Can a mechanic pull apart a strong bolt by hand power alone with an ordinary wrench? [closed]
I am wondering whether a typical mechanic can break a bolt using a wrench.
For example, let's say the wrench is 15" long and the force is applied at a radius of 13". The mechanic applies a force of ...
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How to compare small and large scale model of an IC engine to predict force, torque, rpm etc generated by actual engine?
I have this 6 cylinder radial engine designed in Solidworks.
Rendering
Blueprint (Source:Inventor Wizards)
And I want to perform some motion analysis on this engine to make some prediction about it'...
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Difference between Precipitation Hardening and Tempered Martensite
The textbook "Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction" mentions that:
"Precipitation hardening and the treating of steel to form tempered martensite are totally different phenomena, even ...
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Can anyone verify this wall thickness of a pressure cooker?
I am working on designing a pressure cooker. I've have tried to find, using two different models, the wall thickness based on the following assumptions:
Cylindrically shaped container
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Strength of a Vertical Round Aluminum Tube with load cantilevered off it?
Can a vertical round tube safely support a cantilevered arm mounted near the top of the tube?
ROUND VERTICAL TUBE:
6061 Aluminum
2 inch Outside diameter
0.25 inch wall thickness
3 feet height
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Why do beverage can tabs break when bent?
Most people have had the experience of moving the tab of an aluminum can back and forth until it breaks off. It usually only takes a few complete back and forth motions before the tab breaks off.
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Are Rolling-Element Bearings Practical for Light Loads?
I have a 5" x 4" x 3/8" plastic panel (wall thickness of 1/8", ribbed). I need to slide the panel over a 12" plastic track that is U-shaped (like a skateboard ramp). This motion could be repeated 2 ...
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How does non-electrical ATEX apply to springs?
This question relates to the ATEX directive, which is the European regulation governing the design of products to be used in explosive atmospheres. In particular, I am asking about the part relating ...
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What is the [PVC] tube or foam in metal springs for?
There are plenty of springs out there which have either a little PVC tube or a foam inside, when I first saw the tube I thought it was probably to prevent the metal spring from bending, but that ...
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How can I apply a fixed and adjustable force to my flexible sample?
I major in microelectronics. I just want to apply a fixed and adjustable force to my flexible sample.
'Fixed' means that the force could be hold for given time without change.
'Adjustable' means that ...
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Oblique cutting implemented in Industrial applications
Oblique cutting generates transverse cutting force which reduces tool life. Oblique cutting involves principal and auxiliary cutting edges in the cutting action which increases friction and advances ...
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What is the difference between fault tolerance and robustness of a system?
I am trying to understand the difference in the definition of "fault tolerance" and "robustness" when it comes to system design.
For instance, what would be the main design ...
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