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Join the expert discussion on mechanical engineering topics. This can include topics like the development of machines. Mechatronics, Robotics, Engines, Drafting etc.

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How did Apollo get to the moon?

Feb 10, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 10, 2008

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Conservation of Energy - Gear Box vs. CVT

Feb 8, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 10, 2008

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Unknown DC motor Specifications

Feb 8, 2008 · Replies 4 · Feb 10, 2008

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Best Vibration Books for Asian Mechanical Engineering Students

Feb 5, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 9, 2008

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Low Speed Wind Tunnel questions

Jan 31, 2007 · Replies 16 · Feb 8, 2008

Replies: 16

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Power Calculation for Mechanical Component Drives

Feb 1, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 7, 2008

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Non-Linear Control System and Motor synchronization

Feb 6, 2008 · Replies 4 · Feb 7, 2008

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How Do You Calculate Beam Deflection for Different Sections?

Jan 17, 2008 · Replies 21 · Feb 7, 2008

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Macaulay's Equation: Calculate I & Learn E,I Properties

Dec 27, 2003 · Replies 4 · Feb 7, 2008

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Understanding the Complex Impedance of Resistors and Capacitors

Nov 15, 2007 · Replies 7 · Feb 6, 2008

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Combustion reaction - discrepancy between hand calc. and computer sim

Feb 4, 2008 · Replies 1 · Feb 5, 2008

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Beam-break sensors for ignition delay measurement

Feb 2, 2008 · Replies 3 · Feb 5, 2008

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Frequency Response Function analysis in ANSYS

Feb 1, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 2, 2008

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Understanding Torsion Angle in Practical Applications

Jan 28, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 1, 2008

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Browsing for a motor that is able to spin at 3500+ rpm

Feb 1, 2008 · Replies 2 · Feb 1, 2008

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Why does the pressure gradually drop in this setup?

Jan 30, 2008 · Replies 10 · Jan 31, 2008

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Best way to organize publications

Jan 27, 2008 · Replies 7 · Jan 31, 2008

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Calculating CFM for Pnuematic Pipe

Sep 25, 2006 · Replies 7 · Jan 30, 2008

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Designing Torque Wrench: Seeking Help on Calculations

Jun 22, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 30, 2008

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What to expect at internship interview

Jan 29, 2008 · Replies 1 · Jan 29, 2008

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What Makes Models Rise in Vacuum Chambers?

Jan 26, 2008 · Replies 6 · Jan 28, 2008

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Decreasing humidity level in office

Oct 28, 2007 · Replies 7 · Jan 28, 2008

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Modelling a fluid in nozzle with an unsteady flow

Oct 8, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 26, 2008

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Can Previous Results Estimate Box Response When Plate Cools Faster?

Nov 21, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 26, 2008

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Fixing Error in Gambit: "Continuum or Boundary Type

Nov 23, 2007 · Replies 1 · Jan 26, 2008

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Geared turbofans for large engines

Nov 29, 2007 · Replies 15 · Jan 26, 2008

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CFD - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Dec 18, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 26, 2008

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Debate about Thermal Dissipation

Jan 25, 2008 · Replies 1 · Jan 25, 2008

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Location of Ice Shield and Heat Shield in Relation to Fuel Lines on Boeing 777

Jan 25, 2008 · Replies 4 · Jan 25, 2008

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How can linear movement be converted into rotation?

Jan 24, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 25, 2008

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Solve Kinematic Problem Involving Cylinder, Piston and Slider

Jan 17, 2008 · Replies 12 · Jan 25, 2008

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Is a water fueled car possible?

Jan 21, 2008 · Replies 11 · Jan 23, 2008

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Fluid is a refrigirant and pressurized like in most air conditioners

Jan 22, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 23, 2008

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Solving Thermodynamic Problem: Outlet Temp of Pipe Carrying Water

Jan 14, 2008 · Replies 2 · Jan 23, 2008

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How to Calculate Pressure Exerted by an Engine in a Vacuum?

Jan 22, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 22, 2008

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Two Engines, One Control System: Impossible or Inevitable?

Jan 18, 2008 · Replies 12 · Jan 21, 2008

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Good textbooks for feedback control systems

Jan 19, 2008 · Replies 2 · Jan 20, 2008

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Views: 4K

Air Frame Life Extension - F-15 Problem

Jan 19, 2008 · Replies 0 · Jan 19, 2008

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Floating Ships: Engineering a Vacuum-Filled Chamber in the Atmosphere

Jan 13, 2008 · Replies 6 · Jan 19, 2008

Replies: 6

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What is the relation between humidity and temperature?

Jan 19, 2008 · Replies 1 · Jan 19, 2008

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

What are some sources for reference data on POD pressure distribution?

Jan 17, 2008 · Replies 2 · Jan 18, 2008

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How Do You Measure Vibration Decay in Damped Drumsticks?

Jan 17, 2008 · Replies 1 · Jan 17, 2008

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Questions About Dry Dock Ship Launching Answered

Jan 15, 2008 · Replies 5 · Jan 16, 2008

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Intake manifold for turbo applications

Jan 12, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 14, 2008

Replies: 3

Views: 11K

Generating power through displacement.

Jan 13, 2008 · Replies 7 · Jan 13, 2008

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

A question on boundary layers viscosity and air seperating frmo a ball

Dec 21, 2007 · Replies 12 · Jan 13, 2008

Replies: 12

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The Effects of Torque Induced by Contrarotation

Dec 1, 2007 · Replies 12 · Jan 8, 2008

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How Does Intake Taper Influence Engine Performance?

Jan 8, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 8, 2008

Replies: 3

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How Can the Braking System in a Car Be Modeled?

Jan 7, 2008 · Replies 3 · Jan 8, 2008

Replies: 3

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U or SCU: What is the functionality of a Secondary Cooling Unit in Aerospace?

Jan 3, 2008 · Replies 6 · Jan 7, 2008

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Max Force from a Car: Decoding the Limits of Torque and Final Drive Ratio

Jan 4, 2008 · Replies 4 · Jan 7, 2008

Replies: 4

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Take Continuum Mechanics Class: Pros & Cons

Jan 6, 2008 · Replies 2 · Jan 6, 2008

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Multistage/cascaded refrigeration system

Dec 26, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 3, 2008

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Boundary layers seperating from a baseball based on the viscosity of the air

Dec 23, 2007 · Replies 5 · Jan 3, 2008

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Air flow through a 90 degree bend

Sep 18, 2007 · Replies 17 · Jan 1, 2008

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Understanding Airfoil Wingtip Effects on Lift & Drag

Dec 30, 2007 · Replies 2 · Jan 1, 2008

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FSAE Chassis Design, Need Direction

Nov 17, 2007 · Replies 17 · Jan 1, 2008

Replies: 17

Views: 19K

Escape Velocity and the Atmosphere

Dec 20, 2007 · Replies 34 · Dec 29, 2007

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Uses of Shoulder Bolts: A Comprehensive Guide

Dec 17, 2007 · Replies 4 · Dec 28, 2007

Replies: 4

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Can Brakes on the Drive Shaft Improve Vehicle Performance?

Dec 27, 2007 · Replies 8 · Dec 27, 2007

Replies: 8

Views: 22K

Help with Aluminum Corrosion | Auto Repair Shop Dispute

Dec 27, 2007 · Replies 5 · Dec 27, 2007

Replies: 5

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Math and Mechanics: Job Opportunities Await

Dec 25, 2007 · Replies 2 · Dec 27, 2007

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What is the most beneficial minor for an engineering student?

Dec 21, 2007 · Replies 4 · Dec 25, 2007

Replies: 4

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Calculating Allen Screw Diameter with Parallel Load

Dec 18, 2007 · Replies 9 · Dec 24, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

What is the Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics and Propulsion?

Aug 9, 2006 · Replies 7 · Dec 23, 2007

Replies: 7

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Thrust Vectoring - Jet Aircraft

Dec 18, 2007 · Replies 9 · Dec 20, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Compressibility and divergence-free flow

Nov 27, 2007 · Replies 2 · Dec 18, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Question on Fluid Dynamics book

Dec 13, 2007 · Replies 2 · Dec 18, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

Determining Thread Length Engagement for Optimal Boss Length

Dec 3, 2007 · Replies 3 · Dec 17, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 18K

How Do You Calculate Heating Time for Fluid in a Closed Loop System?

Dec 11, 2007 · Replies 15 · Dec 16, 2007

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Books about Designing Building Mechanical Systems

Dec 9, 2007 · Replies 4 · Dec 11, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Which Fluid Mechanics Book is Best for Beginners?

Dec 9, 2007 · Replies 1 · Dec 11, 2007

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How Does Compression Ratio Affect Heat Generation in ICEs?

Dec 7, 2007 · Replies 16 · Dec 10, 2007

Replies: 16

Views: 4K

What are Transducers and How Do They Measure Different Physical Quantities?

Dec 10, 2007 · Replies 2 · Dec 10, 2007

Replies: 2

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Odyssey Moon: Making History with Google Moon Prize

Dec 9, 2007 · Replies 1 · Dec 9, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Forced induction and wastegates

Dec 2, 2007 · Replies 7 · Dec 9, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 12K

What Are the Best Paddling Techniques for Dragonboating Downstream?

Nov 29, 2007 · Replies 1 · Dec 5, 2007

Replies: 1

Views: 6K

Information Regarding Surface Modifiers

Nov 30, 2007 · Replies 1 · Dec 4, 2007

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Roark's formulas for stress and strain

Dec 1, 2007 · Replies 2 · Dec 3, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 25K

High voltage electromachinery - the key to absurdly high power to weight ratios?

Nov 28, 2007 · Replies 12 · Dec 3, 2007

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Views: 12K

How Does a Delta Wing Create Lift?

Nov 11, 2007 · Replies 9 · Dec 2, 2007

Replies: 9

Views: 11K

me with my (ThermoFluid Project)

Nov 22, 2007 · Replies 3 · Nov 29, 2007

Replies: 3

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How To Fing Angular and Natural Frequencies WITH ANSYS ?

Nov 14, 2007 · Replies 2 · Nov 29, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Jet + ion lifting hovering jet will it work?

Nov 19, 2007 · Replies 3 · Nov 28, 2007

Replies: 3

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Calculating Air Intake Pressure: A Beginner's Guide

Nov 27, 2007 · Replies 4 · Nov 27, 2007

Replies: 4

Views: 10K

Help with static and stagnation pressure

Nov 25, 2007 · Replies 6 · Nov 27, 2007

Replies: 6

Views: 22K

Solve Solar Drag Race Model Equation

Oct 16, 2006 · Replies 7 · Nov 27, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Axial Play & End Play in Rotating Assemblies

Nov 25, 2007 · Replies 1 · Nov 26, 2007

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Views: 11K

Can a Ducted Fan Serve as Both a Propulsor and a Wind Turbine?

Nov 24, 2007 · Replies 2 · Nov 25, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 9K

Help me with the leakage rate of a crack in a pressure pipe.

Nov 15, 2007 · Replies 7 · Nov 22, 2007

Replies: 7

Views: 8K

Water distrubution system design

Nov 18, 2007 · Replies 2 · Nov 19, 2007

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Can a 250 cc Honda Engine Be Integrated into a Car with a Button Gear Shift?

Nov 17, 2007 · Replies 8 · Nov 19, 2007

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

Gimbaled Flywheel: Portable Flywheel Solution

Nov 9, 2007 · Replies 19 · Nov 19, 2007

Replies: 19

Views: 4K

Sizing furnace of firetube boiler

Nov 16, 2007 · Replies 1 · Nov 16, 2007

Replies: 1

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Newbie needed torque/moment arm design assistance

Aug 22, 2007 · Replies 29 · Nov 15, 2007

Replies: 29

Views: 8K

How Can I Calculate RPM and Torque for Different Bottling Line Speeds?

Nov 7, 2007 · Replies 3 · Nov 14, 2007

Replies: 3

Views: 6K

How can I incorporate gaseous conductance into my COMSOL model?

Nov 7, 2007 · Replies 11 · Nov 14, 2007

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

What Size Should the Shoulder of the Bar Be for a Press Fit?

Nov 9, 2007 · Replies 5 · Nov 13, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 10K

Wind Tunnel Testing Questions & Experiments

May 16, 2007 · Replies 5 · Nov 13, 2007

Replies: 5

Views: 5K

Building a small electric vehicle

Nov 6, 2007 · Replies 12 · Nov 12, 2007

Replies: 12

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