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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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A Theoretical Treatment of Technical Risk in Modern Propulsion System Design

Mar 2, 2006 · Replies 1 · Mar 3, 2006

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Theoretical Max of an IC Engine

Feb 17, 2006 · Replies 14 · Mar 2, 2006

Replies: 14

Views: 13K

What type of fan generally yiels the fastest output velocity?

Feb 28, 2006 · Replies 11 · Mar 2, 2006

Replies: 11

Views: 3K

How can we build a tiny hovercraft using a simple fan assembly?

Feb 13, 2006 · Replies 4 · Mar 1, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 5K

Mastering Circuit Courses: Tips and Tricks from an ME Student

Feb 17, 2006 · Replies 7 · Mar 1, 2006

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Control engineering - load variation

Feb 26, 2006 · Replies 1 · Feb 26, 2006

Replies: 1

Views: 8K

A math or a simple fluid problem?

Jan 29, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 21, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

How Do I Calculate the Center of Pressure on an Airfoil?

Feb 12, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 13, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 14K

How Does Fuel Usage and Design Affect Jet Engine Efficiency?

Feb 6, 2006 · Replies 19 · Feb 8, 2006

Replies: 19

Views: 5K

Why Ferrari Doesn't Use Variable Valve Timing

Feb 5, 2006 · Replies 22 · Feb 8, 2006

Replies: 22

Views: 10K

What Mathematical Principles Govern the Functioning of Water Clocks?

Jan 16, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 7, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Sonic Boom: What Physics Property Prevents Air Particles?

Jan 16, 2006 · Replies 12 · Feb 5, 2006

Replies: 12

Views: 5K

HELPCAN anyone explain the difference between an AC and DC motor?

Feb 4, 2006 · Replies 3 · Feb 5, 2006

Replies: 3

Views: 17K

Why Going to the Moon is Taking 16 Years This Time Round - Hugo Rune

Feb 3, 2006 · Replies 10 · Feb 5, 2006

Replies: 10

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Engine Size: 747-400 & Airbus A380 Dimensions

Jan 28, 2006 · Replies 8 · Feb 4, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 7K

Find Free CNC Training Websites | CNC Learning

Feb 1, 2006 · Replies 2 · Feb 4, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Books for Race Car Design and Construction

Feb 2, 2006 · Replies 2 · Feb 2, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Most Advanced Internal Combustion Engines

Jan 11, 2006 · Replies 18 · Jan 31, 2006

Replies: 18

Views: 9K

Strain: Result of Suddenly Applied Load

Jan 19, 2006 · Replies 13 · Jan 31, 2006

Replies: 13

Views: 4K

Bearing End Play: Reasons for No Concern

Jan 23, 2006 · Replies 27 · Jan 30, 2006

Replies: 27

Views: 23K

STAIF-2006: Space Technology & Applications International Forum

Jan 26, 2006 · Replies 1 · Jan 30, 2006

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

What Are the Best Books on Thermal Control of Spacecraft?

Nov 28, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 30, 2006

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Angled Ducted Fans: A New Way to Improve Stability?

Jan 16, 2006 · Replies 22 · Jan 25, 2006

Replies: 22

Views: 6K

History of Strenght of Materials by Timoshenko

Jan 22, 2006 · Replies 6 · Jan 23, 2006

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

What Do 1/4 NPT and 3/8 Orifice Size Mean for Solenoid Valves?

Jan 22, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 23, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

Lift Formula: SI Units & Coefficient of Lift

Dec 29, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 21, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 15K

Design Car Wings: Aspect Ratio, Shape & Cross-Section

Jan 17, 2006 · Replies 11 · Jan 20, 2006

Replies: 11

Views: 7K

Fluid Mechanics Problem: Calculate Force on Lower Plate

Jan 14, 2006 · Replies 2 · Jan 19, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 15K

Testing Flat Plate in Wind Tunnel: Uncertainty & Lift Analysis

Dec 26, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 18, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 3K

What Elements Enhance Free Machining Alloys Beyond Lead?

Jan 15, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jan 17, 2006

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Finding Max Leak Rate to Maintain Pressure in Pressure Vessel

Jan 8, 2006 · Replies 11 · Jan 17, 2006

Replies: 11

Views: 7K

Any Recommended Videos on How a Carburator Works?

Jan 14, 2006 · Replies 1 · Jan 15, 2006

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Motor Shaft Attachment for Small Electric Motor - Suggestions?

Jan 11, 2006 · Replies 6 · Jan 12, 2006

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Aligning RC Car Wheels for Straight Travel: Tips Needed

Jan 11, 2006 · Replies 1 · Jan 12, 2006

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Discovering Friction Loss in Pipe Flow with Blasius Formula and Fouling Effects

Dec 25, 2005 · Replies 23 · Jan 11, 2006

Replies: 23

Views: 25K

Deriving Equation for Triangular Duct Flow

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 11, 2006

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Virgin Galactic: The Truth Behind Richard Branson's Claims of Space Flights

Dec 15, 2005 · Replies 40 · Jan 10, 2006

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Replies: 40

Views: 7K

Why is the Tractor Backwheel Larger than the Forewheel?

Jan 4, 2006 · Replies 12 · Jan 7, 2006

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

Crabsteering: Find Reference Material & Design Parameters

Dec 27, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 5, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 11K

Slip Flow Measurement: Advice & Ideas

Dec 13, 2005 · Replies 15 · Jan 5, 2006

Replies: 15

Views: 4K

Understanding Non-Lubricated Journal Bearings

Dec 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 1, 2006

Replies: 8

Views: 7K

Measuring the Natural Frequency of Concrete: Techniques and Considerations

Dec 31, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 1, 2006

Replies: 6

Views: 22K

Can a Hand-Warmth Powered Stirling Engine Light Up LEDs?

Dec 25, 2005 · Replies 9 · Dec 30, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 13K

How Can I Connect Wheels and Circuits to My Scrambler Project's Wooden Cart?

Dec 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Helicopter Downwash: Strength, Lift, Air Viscosity & More

Dec 23, 2005 · Replies 19 · Dec 29, 2005

Replies: 19

Views: 15K

Why does the right side of a Piper Navaho receive more damage in a crash?

Dec 19, 2005 · Replies 10 · Dec 21, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 3K

Gastrobotll me about gastrobots

Dec 20, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 20, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

Rejuvenation catalyst for Petrobond (R)

Dec 15, 2005 · Replies 12 · Dec 20, 2005

Replies: 12

Views: 4K

A Revolutionary Engine Design: 4VU.NET

Dec 7, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 20, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 9K

Diamond Evacuated Bubble Contest.

Sep 27, 2005 · Replies 32 · Dec 19, 2005

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Replies: 32

Views: 7K

Are Solar Power Satellites the Future of Renewable Energy?

Dec 14, 2005 · Replies 7 · Dec 14, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 3K

Designing a Beam for Materials Class Project

Nov 25, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 14, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 4K

Constructing a NiTi Flower Prototype

Dec 10, 2005 · Replies 17 · Dec 14, 2005

Replies: 17

Views: 4K

Fluid mechanics friction factor formula

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 13, 2005

Replies: 13

Views: 34K

Highschooler who built a hovercraft

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · Dec 12, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

Infrared static earth sensor modelling

Dec 11, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 12, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 4K

Solve Complex Potential: Streamfunction from Velocity Potential

Dec 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Is There a Y-Component of Velocity in Fully Developed Pipe Flow?

Dec 7, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 11, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 6K

Flywheel Materials: Carbon Fiber, Steel & Fiberglass

Dec 9, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 9, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 7K

Can we accurately predict the shape of a cable system with multiple unknowns?

Nov 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Dec 8, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 6K

Lifting Reentry: Lessening Deceleration on Reentry Explained

Dec 6, 2005 · Replies 7 · Dec 7, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 5K

Ablative Heat Shields: Materials & Uses

Dec 6, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 6, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Fluid Mechanics -continuity equation

Dec 4, 2005 · Replies 8 · Dec 6, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 11K

Build a pulse-jet for my final year project

Nov 1, 2005 · Replies 6 · Dec 5, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 5K

How Does a Turbofan Engine Work?

Dec 2, 2005 · Replies 7 · Dec 5, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 4K

Sonic Booms: Questions & Answers

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 20 · Dec 3, 2005

Replies: 20

Views: 8K

Pressure, Viscosity, Thermal conduction?

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 2, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Lift and Pressure Question ( )

Nov 30, 2005 · Replies 1 · Dec 1, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 3K

Can Calculus be Applied to Air Conditioning?

Nov 28, 2005 · Replies 6 · Dec 1, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 7K

How Does Box Design Affect Airflow and Velocity Through Multiple Outlets?

Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 5 · Dec 1, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Find Resources for Modeling Generic CEV Re-Entry

Nov 22, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 28, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 3K

Even Better Than Superior To Nature?

Nov 22, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 26, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Why does a jet look like this when it breaks the sound barrier?

Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 9 · Nov 26, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 6K

Solving Feynman's Puzzle: Which Direction Does the Tube Spin?

Oct 19, 2005 · Replies 28 · Nov 24, 2005

Replies: 28

Views: 6K

Quasiturbine engine takes in fuel after compression

Aug 12, 2005 · Replies 10 · Nov 23, 2005

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Solving the Lift Coefficient for Wind Tunnel Test on NACA 23012 Aerofoil

Nov 23, 2005 · Replies 7 · Nov 23, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Attitude propagation stability and accuracy

Nov 19, 2005 · Replies 0 · Nov 19, 2005

Replies: 0

Views: 6K

Gecko Inspired Surface Climbing Robots - Dry Adhesives

Nov 17, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

What were the airfoil designs and aircrafts used during WW2 for subsonic flight?

Nov 17, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 18, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Will Air Inside the Cylinder and Tank B Have the Same Temperature Upon Arrival?

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 11 · Nov 17, 2005

Replies: 11

Views: 4K

Measuring wire tension with a galvanometer

Nov 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 16, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 5K

What material are oilless seals made of?

Nov 10, 2005 · Replies 16 · Nov 13, 2005

Replies: 16

Views: 5K

How to Model a Hiller Flybar Mathematically?

Nov 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 13, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Which Solid Modeling and FEA Software is Most Preferred by Engineers?

Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 12, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Understanding Internal Moments in Mechanics of Materials

Nov 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Gamma Rays: Electromagnetic Shielding for Long-Term Protection in Space

Nov 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 11, 2005

Replies: 3

Views: 5K

Calculate Pressure Drag: Do-It-Yourself Wind/Water Tunnels?

Nov 7, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 10, 2005

Replies: 4

Views: 6K

Questions About Subsonic Aircrafts

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Questions on projectiles & Newton's laws of motion

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 2K

How to Identify an Airfoil from a Piece-wise Function?

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 5K

On numerical calculation of Lift Force via Potential Flow

Nov 8, 2005 · Replies 0 · Nov 8, 2005

Replies: 0

Views: 5K

Coefficient of lift for a wing is CL

Nov 6, 2005 · Replies 6 · Nov 8, 2005

Replies: 6

Views: 3K

Lecture Notes & Online resources?

Oct 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 7, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Small supersonic diffuser design

Sep 27, 2005 · Replies 7 · Nov 7, 2005

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Thermodynamics-ideal gas tables

Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 20K

Revolutionizing Air Travel: The Future of Batwing Airplanes

Nov 4, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 6, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

Where Can I Find Spitfire Structural Plans?

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 5, 2005

Replies: 1

Views: 15K

What happens when hydrogen meets oxygen?

Sep 25, 2005 · Replies 73 · Nov 5, 2005

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Replies: 73

Views: 13K

Bearing failure rating? Simple rev counter?

Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 5, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Is It Possible to Design an Engine Using Light-Sensitive Volatile Liquids?

Oct 26, 2005 · Replies 9 · Oct 28, 2005

Replies: 9

Views: 8K

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