Stress Concentration due to Holes and Notches
Consider a plate with a transverse elliptical hole as shown in Figure (a) and is subject to tensile load. We see from the stress-distribution that …
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Explanation to Compound Cylindrical Shells
According to Lame’s equation, the thickness of a cylindrical shell is given by: From this equation, we see that if the internal pressure …
SOLID STATE: CHARACTERISTICS OF SOLID STATE
Introduction: Anything that occupies space and has mass is known as Matter. From the macroscopic point of view of a substance related to its bulk pr…
Classification of Chains, Explained in Brief.
Classification of chains: Chains are classified into three groups, on the basis of their use : Hoisting and hauling (or crane) chains Conveyor (or tr…
Explanation of surface condenser with their Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
Introduction: Surface condensers have no direct contact with steam and cooling water, and condensate can be reused in boilers: even impure water in …
Working Principle of a Lubrication System of a gas turbine with it's components
Elements of Lubrication system of a gas turbine are given below: 1. Oil tank, 2. Oil pump, 3. Filter and strainer, 4. Relief valve, 5. Oil cooler, 6.…
Explanation to Concentric or Composite Springs
Introduction/Definition: The arrangement is called Concentric spring or Composite spring if one spring is placed inside the other spring. Purpose: A…
Internal Combustion Engine | Classifications
Internal Combustion Engine: Explanation: The Internal combustion engine is more popularly known as I.C. engine. It is a heat engine which converts t…
Graphical Representation of Displacement with Respect to Time
The displacement of a moving object in a given time may be given by means of a graph. Such a graph is drawn by plotting the displacement as ordinate …