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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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Compressible Navier Stokes in cylinder coordinates

schettel
Apr 19, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 19, 2005

Replies: 7

Softwares do aerodynamical engineers generally use to model airflow?

sid_galt
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 19, 2005

Replies: 2

Calculating Work Done in Thermodynamic Problem Q

Naeem
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2005

Replies: 1

Jobs available for a PhD in Robotics

LizardKing23
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2005

Replies: 1

Is My Lego-Based Scale Design Accurate and Feasible?

Physics_wiz
Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 18, 2005

Replies: 3

Fatigue analysis from market data

chandran
Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 18, 2005

Replies: 6

How can I estimate the fatigue life of a component subjected to a rotating cam?

chandran
Apr 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 18, 2005

Replies: 1

Pumping Air Over Wing: Advantages & Disadvantages?

sid_galt
Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 17, 2005

Replies: 4

What is a stress singularity and why does it disappear at certain angles?

Xishan
Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 16, 2005

Replies: 5

Tuning fork to stop engine vibration?

oldunion
Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 13 · Apr 15, 2005

Replies: 13

Calculating Boiler Radiation Loss from Chimney Gas Analysis

TSN79
Apr 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 15, 2005

Replies: 1

Wheel Turning's Math: Angle & Displacement

PrudensOptimus
Mar 30, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2005

Replies: 2

Hydraulic Damping Information Needed

shalmaneser
Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2005

Replies: 2

Edited to add:Helicopter Takeoff Formula: The Secrets of Insect Flight

aminakoyum
Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 14, 2005

Replies: 5

Calculating Shear Stress in a Fluid Mechanics Problem

Nenad
Apr 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 13, 2005

Replies: 6

Grain Size Hardening: Dislocation Sources and their Effects on Yield Strength

tony_engin
Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 12 · Apr 13, 2005

Replies: 12

Calculating Boiler Efficiency for Year-Round Use

TSN79
Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 12, 2005

Replies: 2

Is that a pneumatic pump driving that arm?

PrudensOptimus
Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 10

Can Microwave Propulsion in Spacecraft Really Generate Movement?

Spin_Network
Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Calculating Speed of a Boat for Dumbo - Help Needed

Tai
Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 1

Why Did the Connecting Rod in an Ultra-Light Vehicle's Engine Fail?

manuni
Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 1

Book for introduction in aerodynamics

sid_galt
Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 11, 2005

Replies: 6

How do hydrogen combustion engines work?

Pengwuino
Apr 8, 2005 · Replies 10 · Apr 10, 2005

Replies: 10

Why Did the Connecting Rod in an Ultra-Light Vehicle Engine Fail During Testing?

manuni
Apr 9, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 10, 2005

Replies: 5

What is the equation for calculating Gear Train Ratios?

PrudensOptimus
Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 9, 2005

Replies: 11

Starting a Physics Club in High School

jai6638
Feb 15, 2005 · Replies 14 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 14

Creating a "Mechanical" Arm with 2DOF: Questions Answered

PrudensOptimus
Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 11

Air Pressure and flow to power calculations?

infamous_Q
Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 6

How Do You Calculate Force on a Pipe Bend in Fluid Mechanics?

theoriginalh
Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 11 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 11

Find NAS/MS Bolts Near Detroit: 8 MS21250-05056 Needed

faust9
Apr 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2005

Replies: 2

Carbon Fiber Kits: Safety Test Results for Motorcycle Parts

cronxeh
Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 2

Calculating Max Deflection of Simply Supported J Section Beam

phiska
Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 6, 2005

Replies: 6

Differential forms in Mechanical Eng.

rdt2
Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 5

How Do You Calculate the Load on a Prop Between Two Cantilever Beams?

phiska
Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 5, 2005

Replies: 4

Expandable Arms (like Transformers)

PrudensOptimus
Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 6 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 6

Streamflow and lift for Micro Aerial Vehicles?

sid_galt
Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 4, 2005

Replies: 4

Where Can I Find Reliable Sources for Pyrotechnic/Explosive Bolts?

kashoo
Mar 24, 2005 · Replies 2 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 2

Pressure Vessels: Calculating Stresses for Spherical Pressure Vessels

pervect
Apr 1, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 1, 2005

Replies: 3

Products of Inertia Table for Common Shapes

quantumdude
Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 1, 2005

Replies: 3

Neumatics, Pumps, and suspension.

PrudensOptimus
Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 31, 2005

Replies: 2

When I turn, the car hops up and down.

PrudensOptimus
Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 18 · Mar 31, 2005

Replies: 18

What Are the Smartest Humanoid Robots on Earth?

PrudensOptimus
Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 31, 2005

Replies: 2

How Do Compressor Blades Exceed the Speed of Sound Without Loss of Performance?

Cliff_J
Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 30, 2005

Replies: 10

Subsonic diffuser is an expanding pipe

omgitsroy326
Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 30, 2005

Replies: 2

Thermostatic Valves: Benefits of Pre-Setting

TSN79
Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Solving Water Pressure Problem with 8" Pipe and 90 Degree Turn

meggs521
Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 5 · Mar 29, 2005

Replies: 5

Temperature Change in Room: +22 to 15 Degrees C

TSN79
Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Thermodynamics question you only see once.

slicey
Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 28, 2005

Replies: 3

Hydraulic piston/ram diagrams or schematics?

Shawnzyoo
Mar 27, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2005

Replies: 1

Hydraulics for Landing Assemblies?

Arctic Fox
Mar 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 26, 2005

Replies: 3

Cut a metal like aluminium in very small parts

sid_galt
Mar 24, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2005

Replies: 2

How Power Screws Work - Explained with Illustrations

stan
Mar 24, 2005 · Replies 5 · Mar 24, 2005

Replies: 5

Is a Portable Air Conditioner with Water Cooling Feasible for Garage Use?

Pengwuino
Mar 13, 2005 · Replies 31 · Mar 23, 2005

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Replies: 31

What causes wheel to go in straight motion?

PrudensOptimus
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 11 · Mar 23, 2005

Replies: 11

Solving Fluid Model Question with CFD

SergejVictorov
Mar 22, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 23, 2005

Replies: 3

Terminology for Control Volumes, Elements & Nodes

Q_Goest
Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 5 · Mar 23, 2005

Replies: 5

Why Is My Calculation of Maximum Car Velocity on a Banked Curve Incorrect?

stupidpig
Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 22, 2005

Replies: 1

What are the key factors in calculating the thrust of a turbofan engine?

Nemos
Mar 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 22, 2005

Replies: 3

Fixing Unstable Wheels in Autonomous Car Project

PrudensOptimus
Mar 15, 2005 · Replies 24 · Mar 21, 2005

Replies: 24

Best way to gather things on the floor?

PrudensOptimus
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 6 · Mar 20, 2005

Replies: 6

ME 354 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

Astronuc
Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 19, 2005

Replies: 2

Troubleshooting a Torque Driver Assembly

stan
Mar 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 2

Pressure difference in a hydraulic system?

hectorbvo
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 3

Boosting Claw Power: Tips for Increasing Strength and Efficiency

PrudensOptimus
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 16 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 16

Design of Large Lightweight tubes

lengould
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 5 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 5

Finite element analysis problem

brewnog
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Mar 16, 2005

Replies: 8

Deflection of Cantilever Beam Arrangement

phiska
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 8 · Mar 16, 2005

Replies: 8

Aeronautical engineering helicopters

krypto
Mar 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 16, 2005

Replies: 2

Spring Locking Mechanism in a Micrometer Torque Wrench

stan
Mar 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 15, 2005

Replies: 1

How do you design a flame holder for a jet engine?

Serj
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 15, 2005

Replies: 10

Would adding more Gear in a series increase TORQUE?

PrudensOptimus
Mar 13, 2005 · Replies 16 · Mar 14, 2005

Replies: 16

How Torque Wrench Works - Explained with Illustrations

stan
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 14, 2005

Replies: 2

Alternative way to replace CFC?

scilover89
Mar 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Mar 12, 2005

Replies: 5

Minimizing I-Beam Deflection for Cantilevered Loads

hedons
Mar 9, 2005 · Replies 6 · Mar 11, 2005

Replies: 6

Drop Test Analysis of a Honeycomb Structure Using Ansys: ASTM Standards

kashoo
Mar 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 9, 2005

Replies: 3

Find Natural Frequency of Structure: Cube (Box) of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

kashoo
Feb 25, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 8, 2005

Replies: 1

Mechanical Engineering in different countries

tony_engin
Mar 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 8, 2005

Replies: 3

Aerospace Engineering Course Outline: Math, Physics, Computing

himanshu121
Feb 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 8, 2005

Replies: 2

Forced Vibration of a Cantilever Beam

phiska
Mar 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2005

Replies: 2

Harmonic Analysis: Alloy/Sandwich Panels Theories & Methods

kashoo
Feb 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Mar 3, 2005

Replies: 3

Best Calculator for Mechanical Design Engineering & R&D

kashoo
Feb 20, 2005 · Replies 16 · Feb 26, 2005

Replies: 16

Can CO2 Capsules Power a Rocket to New Heights?

salamander
Jun 16, 2004 · Replies 27 · Feb 24, 2005

Replies: 27

Is This New Piston Head Concept Effective?

Clausius2
Feb 21, 2005 · Replies 26 · Feb 24, 2005

Replies: 26

Calculate Room Temp with Radiator at 0 C Outside Temp

TSN79
Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 3 · Feb 23, 2005

Replies: 3

Diesel Cycle - Heat Engines - Thermo.

Nenad
Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 7 · Feb 23, 2005

Replies: 7

Mechanical Vibration Analysis: Tips, Resources & Forums

kashoo
Feb 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Feb 23, 2005

Replies: 4

Wire Tension Measurement: Tips for Accurate Results | enhancedmonkey

EnhancedMonkey
Feb 22, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 22, 2005

Replies: 1

Diesel Cycle - Heat Engines - Thermo.

Nenad
Feb 17, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 21, 2005

Replies: 5

Understanding Dwell Time in Electronic Ignition Systems

Andy
Feb 16, 2005 · Replies 4 · Feb 19, 2005

Replies: 4

How Do You Calculate an A/C Unit's Cooling Time for a Room?

xJuggleboy
Feb 16, 2005 · Replies 18 · Feb 18, 2005

Replies: 18

Become a Mechanical Engineer: Practising Mechanical Skills

EngTechno
Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 10 · Feb 16, 2005

Replies: 10

Calculating Density/Specific Volume

minger
Feb 7, 2005 · Replies 11 · Feb 15, 2005

Replies: 11

Draw Line Easily: Quick Cad Ques. For E4', S2', E120', N2', E4', N1.5

tribdog
Feb 11, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 12, 2005

Replies: 6

How Does Physics Enhance Electronic Fuel Injection Systems?

davy9
Feb 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 11, 2005

Replies: 5

Where Can I Find the Best Robot Research Resources?

SkepticJ
Feb 10, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 10, 2005

Replies: 1

Find Damping of Material: Practical Experiments

kashoo
Feb 6, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 9, 2005

Replies: 5

How do hydraulic launch systems achieve such high speeds on roller coasters?

jaguar-racing
Feb 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 7, 2005

Replies: 1

Have You Seen This Amazing Flying Lawnmower?

jammieg
Feb 6, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 7, 2005

Replies: 6

Need help to propulse a small bolid

lmacintosh
Feb 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Feb 6, 2005

Replies: 1

Can a Compact, Lightweight Vehicle Revolutionize Personal Transportation?

Bartholomew
Jan 27, 2005 · Replies 25 · Feb 5, 2005

Replies: 25

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