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What are the factors that contribute to lift generation in airfoils?

Michael1160
Aug 27, 2005 · Replies 12 · Sep 4, 2005

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What are the best textbooks for learning aerodynamics?

Manu2380
Sep 4, 2005 · Replies 1 · Sep 4, 2005

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Please suggest books on mechanical components

stephen
Sep 3, 2005 · Replies 1 · Sep 3, 2005

Replies: 1

Maximizing Fuel Efficiency for Your Vehicle: Tips and Modifications

mpm
Sep 1, 2005 · Replies 10 · Sep 2, 2005

Replies: 10

Smooth pinion/roller for friction drive

david90
Aug 30, 2005 · Replies 2 · Sep 1, 2005

Replies: 2

Strengthening Road Bike Tires for Puncture Protection

Shawnzyoo
Aug 31, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 31, 2005

Replies: 1

Fea on single plate element-image attached

chandran
Aug 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Aug 31, 2005

Replies: 5

Can a Ramjet Operate Without a Diffuser?

Serj
Mar 22, 2005 · Replies 22 · Aug 29, 2005

Replies: 22

Dynamic FEA of a brass sheet buckling

ping166
Jun 28, 2005 · Replies 28 · Aug 28, 2005

Replies: 28

Compress Fuel-Air Mix in SI Engines for High Comp Ratios

sid_galt
Aug 25, 2005 · Replies 8 · Aug 27, 2005

Replies: 8

Reviewing statics and came across this problem

Cyrus
Aug 26, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 26, 2005

Replies: 1

Windmill boat on river, no wind

Peter A. Sharp
Aug 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 26, 2005

Replies: 4

Designing 2-Stroke & 4-Stroke Engines: Possible to Have 6 or 8-Stroke?

aniket
Aug 20, 2005 · Replies 12 · Aug 24, 2005

Replies: 12

Having trouble with engineering mecheanics

shaan_aragorn
Aug 17, 2005 · Replies 7 · Aug 24, 2005

Replies: 7

Help required for a wireless robotics project

midnitc
Aug 23, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 24, 2005

Replies: 4

What is Overdrive on a Truck? | 1993 GMC Sierra V6

Jeremy
Aug 19, 2005 · Replies 24 · Aug 23, 2005

Replies: 24

Minimum bending radius for a tube

xJuggleboy
Aug 3, 2005 · Replies 18 · Aug 23, 2005

Replies: 18

Modelling a mechanical element in ANSYS

Clausius2
Dec 17, 2004 · Replies 4 · Aug 23, 2005

Replies: 4

UK taking physics and looking to study aero eng.

Saoist
Aug 22, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 23, 2005

Replies: 1

What Equation Governs Steering Systems?

hunt
Aug 20, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 22, 2005

Replies: 2

Constructing an Engine with Adjustable Capacity: Is it Possible?

aniket
Aug 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 22, 2005

Replies: 4

How Does MIT's New Bio-Suit Enhance Mars Exploration?

rocketboy
Aug 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 22, 2005

Replies: 1

Mechanics of Solids: Exploring Depth & Applications

heman
Aug 10, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 21, 2005

Replies: 4

Calculating Moment of a Force: Confused Beginner Asks for Help

shaan_aragorn
Aug 19, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 20, 2005

Replies: 2

NIH Factor in American Companies: Why Does It Exist?

sid_galt
Jul 18, 2005 · Replies 19 · Aug 20, 2005

Replies: 19

Taking FSAE to a highschool, ideas?

morry
Aug 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 19, 2005

Replies: 3

Nickel: Negative Gauge Factor & Its Impact on Strain Gauges

saravanan_n
Aug 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 19, 2005

Replies: 1

Calculating Poisson's Ratio: Step-by-Step Guide

saravanan_n
Aug 5, 2005 · Replies 11 · Aug 18, 2005

Replies: 11

Heat dissipation from a brake pad

ezskater
Jul 29, 2005 · Replies 11 · Aug 17, 2005

Replies: 11

Pulse Tuning - Senior Design Project Advice

minger
Aug 17, 2005 · Replies 0 · Aug 17, 2005

Replies: 0

Grad School Advice for Astronautical Robotics - Shawn

Shawnzyoo
Jul 22, 2005 · Replies 7 · Aug 16, 2005

Replies: 7

Rotary Vane Engine: US Patent No. 5,711,268

sid_galt
Aug 14, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 15, 2005

Replies: 3

Direct injection spark ignition with gasoline engine

sid_galt
Aug 13, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 15, 2005

Replies: 4

The four-stroke engine with rotary cylinder block

zhanghao2005
Aug 10, 2005 · Replies 25 · Aug 14, 2005

Replies: 25

Question about steam pressure and velocity

RHorseUSMC
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 12 · Aug 12, 2005

Replies: 12

How Should Sian Approach Her UK University Personal Statement for Engineering?

rossi46
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 12, 2005

Replies: 3

Does humidity affect air density?

khaichou
Aug 10, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 10, 2005

Replies: 4

Understand Irreversible & Reversible Processes - Intro to Thermo of Materials

asdf1
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 6 · Aug 9, 2005

Replies: 6

Manufacturing Screws & Gears: Process Explained

Victor Frankenstein
Jul 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · Aug 9, 2005

Replies: 6

Static margin and longitundiual stability

ravachol
Aug 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 9, 2005

Replies: 2

Question about steam pressure and velocity

RHorseUSMC
Aug 8, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 8, 2005

Replies: 3

How can I prevent carbon/kevlar fabric from sticking to my gloves during lay-up?

Shawnzyoo
Aug 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 7, 2005

Replies: 3

Mechanics of Solids: Equilibrium for Rigid vs Deformable Bodies

heman
Aug 5, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 7, 2005

Replies: 4

Oil between the piston and the casing manage to move with the piston?

sid_galt
Aug 5, 2005 · Replies 8 · Aug 6, 2005

Replies: 8

Robotics Program: Design Room Layout for Small Robot?

Shawnzyoo
Jul 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Aug 6, 2005

Replies: 5

Is My Vector Mathematics Chapter Clear and Understandable?

abercrombiems02
Aug 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 5, 2005

Replies: 1

How Can Water Heat Up with Negative Heat Transfer?

notawretcheddrunk
Aug 4, 2005 · Replies 4 · Aug 5, 2005

Replies: 4

Mobility and degrees of freedom

morry
May 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 5, 2005

Replies: 2

Flywheel energy storage alternative

Antiphon
Aug 3, 2005 · Replies 5 · Aug 5, 2005

Replies: 5

Troubleshooting Thermodynamics: Calculating Heat Input & BSFC for an Engine

morry
Aug 1, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 4, 2005

Replies: 3

Thermodynamics physical chem related questions

notawretcheddrunk
Aug 4, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 4, 2005

Replies: 1

How does a car's temperature probe accurately measure outside temperature?

DaveC426913
Aug 4, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 4, 2005

Replies: 3

The Let's talk about you do thread

Clausius2
Aug 2, 2005 · Replies 12 · Aug 3, 2005

Replies: 12

Counterbalanced Drive Mechanism - Purpose & How it Works

stan
Aug 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Aug 3, 2005

Replies: 2

Understanding Multistage Compressors: Efficiency & Pressure Ratios Explained

shaiqbashir
Aug 2, 2005 · Replies 7 · Aug 3, 2005

Replies: 7

Where Can I Find an Interactive Thermodynamics Program?

mpm
Aug 2, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 2, 2005

Replies: 1

Should we press the clutch pedal while braking?

Clausius2
Jul 14, 2005 · Replies 26 · Aug 2, 2005

Replies: 26

Crane paper #410 and learning Fluid Mechanics

Clausius2
Jul 31, 2005 · Replies 21 · Aug 2, 2005

Replies: 21

In theory how fast can this scooter go?

david90
Jul 16, 2005 · Replies 13 · Aug 2, 2005

Replies: 13

Heavy Vehicle Hissing - Exhaust Brakes Explained

Flying Penguin
Jul 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jul 31, 2005

Replies: 5

Some info please on graduate courses

Manu2380
Jul 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 30, 2005

Replies: 2

Air Density, Pressure Differentials, Vacuum ?

TexanJohn
Jul 29, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 30, 2005

Replies: 6

In Search of Alternatives: Aviation Fuel for a Durable Economy

Andre
Feb 24, 2005 · Replies 30 · Jul 30, 2005

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Replies: 30

Designing Water Cooled Stage with Uniform Cooling

Locrian
Jul 28, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 29, 2005

Replies: 9

Is the Structural Mechanics for Undergraduates Book Free to Download?

FredGarvin
Jul 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 29, 2005

Replies: 2

Frequency Compensation with Copper ring in a Shaker

Bahram Naseri
Jul 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jul 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Building a Robot: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

wolram
Jul 23, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 28, 2005

Replies: 6

Which Program to Use for Modeling Gas Turbine Combustor?

stan
Jul 24, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 25, 2005

Replies: 2

Show me a derivation of the BKE

abercrombiems02
Jul 24, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 25, 2005

Replies: 4

Einstein Cycle: Analysis of Low Temperature Refrigeration Performance

willib
Jul 15, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 21, 2005

Replies: 12

Position Loop Equation (Kinematics)

kashoo
Jul 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 19, 2005

Replies: 2

Open & Close Large Metal Door with Block & Tackle System

davepls
Jul 16, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jul 19, 2005

Replies: 11

Hydraulics - does this circuit work?

brewnog
Aug 16, 2004 · Replies 13 · Jul 18, 2005

Replies: 13

Need help trying to find something

Kenneth Mann
Jul 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 16, 2005

Replies: 3

Vertical Roller Belt Assembly: Understanding F = S1-S2

TSN79
Jul 13, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 16, 2005

Replies: 6

Turbulence & Physics: Unsteady & Random Behaviour?

Clausius2
Oct 13, 2004 · Replies 10 · Jul 16, 2005

Replies: 10

Sunlight Collector: Aligning for Optimal Power

Shawnzyoo
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 15 · Jul 15, 2005

Replies: 15

Engineering Difficulty: Aerospace, Mech, Elec, Chem, Civil

redgoat
Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 14, 2005

Replies: 3

How Can We Prevent Sand-Induced Corrosion in Tank Turbines?

jai6638
Jul 13, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 14, 2005

Replies: 2

Vortex Panel Method: Solving for \theta_{ij}

sid_galt
Jun 30, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jul 13, 2005

Replies: 5

What is the Calculation for Finding Gear Ratio in a Multi-Gear System?

TSN79
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 2

What are the physics behind parachute inflation?

ZegeunerLeben
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Flying Machines: Lifting Bodies & Flying Saucers

wolram
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 19 · Jul 11, 2005

Replies: 19

How to read Thermodynamic property tables?

rc flyer uk
Jul 8, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 9, 2005

Replies: 4

Difference between a fan and a pump?

clbarnes
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 16 · Jul 9, 2005

Replies: 16

Velocity of air through an open nozzle

jfischer
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 8, 2005

Replies: 3

Concentric Pipe Air Ejection: Effects on Flow Mixing and Pressure

sid_galt
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jul 8, 2005

Replies: 7

Find Tension at Shaft C & D: 2500N & 5kN

TSN79
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 2

Oval Front Cog in Tour de France: Rumor or Fact?

Shawnzyoo
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 2

Find the view factor of a tillted cylinder-shaped poolfire?

isabella
Jun 24, 2005 · Replies 14 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 14

Which is the more advanced technology: Stealth bombers or submarines?

redgoat
Jul 1, 2005 · Replies 7 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 7

Deep Impact Mission: Copper Impactor's Role

Shawnzyoo
Jul 6, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 1

How Does Propeller Placement Affect Wing Lift?

sid_galt
Jul 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jul 5, 2005

Replies: 1

Designing a Truck Loader - Can It Be Done Cheaply?

Pengwuino
Jun 24, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 5, 2005

Replies: 6

Automatic Painter: Is It Feasible?

Pengwuino
Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jul 5, 2005

Replies: 10

Did the Meteorite Strike Earth? Latest News

Gokul43201
Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 4, 2005

Replies: 2

The simplest things are the hardest?

morry
Jun 1, 2005 · Replies 14 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 14

What is Capstone Design and How Is It Used in Engineering?

redgoat
Jun 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 2

What is a gear and what does it do?

sid_galt
Jun 18, 2005 · Replies 13 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 13

V Pulley Source for Japan - 500 psi Air Compressor

Eric Lee
Jun 13, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 3

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