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    Impact of trolley - hand calculation method

    Apologies for typos - can't type on my iPhone :/
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    Impact of trolley - hand calculation method

    Hey, thanks for your reply. I don't need units, it's a the method I'm discussing! I a freelance chartered engineer and stress analyst - a d u use the word utilise often; it's a word lol. I have solved the problem now, but wanted to discuss my approach! Maybe there is a better way of doing it!
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    Impact of trolley - hand calculation method

    Hello, Been a while since I posted on here, nice to be back :) . I just want some pointers as to the methodology for an impact load case that I'm looking at. I've attached a very basic sketch of a trolley which is traveling at a known velocity and impacts a rigid structure at it's base. What...
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    2 span beam with 2 points loads. Statically indeterminate?

    Tax on Fear and steam king, thanks a lot for your input! Both methods make sense to me and I agree. The supports at at A B and C consist of a block welded to each side of the support/beam and bolted to a column, which I will consider to be rigid. I guess the beam won't rotate at its supports...
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    2 span beam with 2 points loads. Statically indeterminate?

    Hey guys, I'm just pondering a beam problem fir a structure that I'm analysing. It appears statically indeterminate to me? The beam is bolted to a support at locations A,B & C. There are two point loads between span B-C. There are no symmetrical distances or support locations etc. Initially...
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    Quick sense check on deflection calculation

    Sorry, all sorted now. Good nights sleep was all that was needed :)
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    Quick sense check on deflection calculation

    Sorry, all sorted now. Good nights sleep was all that was needed :)
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    Should I learn Pro/Engineer or SolidWorks?

    But Solidworks can do all of those things also!
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    Quick sense check on deflection calculation

    Hi guys, I just wanted a quick sense check. I have uploaded two images; one showing basic free body diagram, one showing some quick scoping calculations. My question is, to do a simple deflection calc on the box section legs of the frame, do I just use two multiples of my second moment of...
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    Should I learn Pro/Engineer or SolidWorks?

    I HATE PROE. Takes ten hours to do 5 minute job. It's so archaic. Solid works is the best package I have used! They also have a great FEA package, which is way better than ProEs one - MECHANICA. I'm a massive solid works advocate :D
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    Force on Pulley Shaft - What is the Shaft Load?

    Put a diagram up of the problem and make some form of attempt at the solution, then I will take a look.
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    How to Determine Motor Torque for Preloaded Grinding Collar?

    Hi guys, as pert he attached file; I have a motor rotates the shaft which is attached (keyed) to grinding collar. This grinding collar has a spring force which keeps it flush against the surface. I’m trying to determine if I have enough torque from the motor to turn the preloaded grinding...
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    Solving a Confusing Torque Problem: Lever Equilibrium in Top View

    Thanks for the reponses, i basically am making a little torque driver calibration device (approximate) and thought it may be easier from an ergonomics point of view to have the calibration device sitting face up on a workbench surface, and then upon further investigtion i thought..."but...
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    Solving a Confusing Torque Problem: Lever Equilibrium in Top View

    Hello, I think i may be over analyzing this basic problem, but if i have a lever similar to that attached, and i apply a load at one end and a counter moment at the over end (at the pivot center) to balance the load then the system is in equilibrium. Now if the load applied on the end of...
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    Is it reasonable for my ex company to take credit for my patent?

    Cheer guys :smile: WOooooohoooe thanks for listening to my ranting on, Mech King
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