Recent content by remi_c

Hi. I can't understand one thing in mechanics. I am trying to learn how to solve beams in mchanics. I have a triangular load (a load which changes constantly). Why is the point of application of the net force in the one third of the triangle's base? While dividing a right triangle into...

I want to an effect of a dangling swing - however, instead of swinging from side to side I want it to swing left and right. Twisted ropes would work, but they won't come back to the previous shape - they will just "untwist". The only thing that comes to my mind is to hang the seat on some...

"Self-spinning" seat Hi, I'm looking for a solution for my student project. I thought maybe I would find it here :) I am currently doing a place to rest in a forest. The "seat" will weight about 50 kilograms (ca. 100 pounds) It will be hung on a 10-15 meter-long rope (30-45 ft.). The...