How to find critical location of failing

Thread starter proctortom
Start date Aug 28, 2012
Tags

Failing

AI Thread Summary

To find the critical location of failure in an object with known maximum allowable stress, width, and thickness, one approach is to conduct destructive testing and analyze the failed specimen. Additionally, seeking assistance on forums like Physics Forums by providing detailed information and prior attempts can yield valuable insights. The discussion raises the question of whether this inquiry is related to homework. Understanding the material properties and stress distribution is crucial for accurate assessment. Engaging with knowledgeable communities can enhance problem-solving strategies.

Aug 28, 2012

proctortom

If an object has a maximum allowable stress and a known width and thickness, how can the critical location of failing be found in the object?

Engineering news on Phys.org

Aug 28, 2012

Studiot

1) By testing to destruction and inspecting the failed specimen.

2) Help with an estimate may be had by posting full details of the question on Physics Forums along with your attempt.

Is this homework?

Thread 'Questions about the Tesla turbine'

Hi all, i have some questions about the tesla turbine: is a tesla turbine more efficient than a steam engine or a stirling engine ? about the discs of the tesla turbine warping because of the high speed rotations; does running the engine on a lower speed solve that or will the discs warp anyway after time ? what is the difference in efficiency between the tesla turbine running at high speed and running it at a lower speed ( as fast as possible but low enough to not warp de discs) and: i...

View full post »

Thread 'Where is my curb stop?'

My water meter is submerged under water for about 95% of the year. Today I took a photograph of the inside of my water meter box because today is one of the rare days that my water meter is not submerged in water. Here is the photograph that I took of my water meter with the cover on: Here is a photograph I took of my water meter with the cover off: I edited the photograph to draw a red circle around a knob on my water meter. Is that knob that I drew a red circle around my meter...

View full post »