Recent content by DanielSauza

First, calculate the reactions, then I'd suggest using the singularity functions to calculate the deflection at point B (remember that you can turn around the beam to keep the cable on the right). Then you'd have 2 boundary conditions y(L)=0 and Y(0)= deformation of the cable due to the reaction...

Try to make sense out of the dimensions. If that's an equation for volumetric flow rate the dimensions must be [L]^3/[t]

Divide your 3D problems into 2D problems. Just remember, the forces and moments in a plane must be in equilibrium.

Because the bending stress depends on the distance between it's neutral axis (which is in the center for common shapes in the case of pure bending). So a thicker rod will experience larger maximum bending stress than a slim one when subject to forces of the same magnitude.

I was reading a bit about comrpessible flow and I came upon a problem, there's a diffuser which has air at Ma=0.9 at its inlet and the air comes out at 0.65, how should I go about finding the ratio of the inlet and outlet areas? I know It's related to this equation but I'm unsure about how...

Hello, I've come across the following system during my finite element theory class. I'm not quite sure about how to figure out the values of u3, u4, u5, R1 and R2. I've heard something about using Jordan's matrix properties but I'm not familiar with those. How would you go about solving this...

Hello, I've been studying mech engineering for the past 2 years but over the past month I've been reading about other people's ME program and I'm not sure if mine is good enough. Would anyone be kind enough to tell me what subjects you took or are taught commonly during ME? Also, sorry for...

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