# engineering

### When does a cantilever beam fail in reality?

Hi, like the title says, how do we actually calculate when a cantilever beam fails in reality? We’ve been taught that these are absolutely fixed...
Thread by: Thomas Plank, May 17, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Mechanical Engineering

### Programs Best Engineering Major for Undergrad?

Hello everyone, Well I’m at that crossroads where I need to make a decision about what I should start moving towards as it relates to a degree,...
Thread by: Glacier47, Apr 3, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Academic Guidance

### How to determine the wire gauge of thermocouple wires?

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data A resistance thermometer bridge circuit shown below has a designed maximum...
Thread by: Offline1, Feb 24, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Fluid Mechanics: Choosing a fuel line diameter for a required pressure drop

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data [ATTACH] 2. Relevant equations - The pressure drop equation. 3. The attempt at...
Thread by: NickH21, Feb 21, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Steam heating system transfers heat to a room (Thermodynamics)

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data A steam heating system is used in winter season, The radiator of a steam heating...
Thread by: tito agiffaz efata, Feb 19, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Why does entropy increase when hot water is mixed with cold?

Why is entropy lost by hot water less than the entropy gained by the cold water?From perspective of energy,why is it better to take water and heat...
Thread by: Engineer1, Feb 16, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: General Physics

### Calculate the effective values in this 3-Phase Circuit

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data [ATTACH] Given the known quantities $R, C, L$, $k$, and the effective values of...
Thread by: diredragon, Jan 26, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Tips for someone looking to study MechEngr

Hello my name is Jay, I recently joined the forums to increase my exposure to physics while I begin a pathway into Mechanical Engineering. I'm...
Thread by: Jay Macarus, Jan 18, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Academic Guidance

### Programs Physics? Engineering? Buisness? Philosphy?

Hello! My dream is to be a Inventor and entrepreneur. My biggest strengths are my ambition and desire to learn. I rarely hang out w/ friends,...
Thread by: Alpha God, Jan 16, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Academic Guidance

### Resources to broaden knowledge of basic engineering

Hello. On a family holiday which we came home from a few hours ago, our friend was a retired engineer and mechanic. In his house in the...
Thread by: ISamson, Dec 29, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: General Engineering

### Engineering Journeyman Electrician to EET

I am an Electrician of 14 years, now in a management position with great experience. I am looking at taking a part time study 3 year course...
Thread by: Byron Edwards, Dec 11, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Career Guidance

### Automotive How to find the uneven weight distribution on 4 wheels

Hello, I am working on a project where I am trying to find the weight distribution on a 4 wheeled vehicle that is traveling diagonally up an...
Thread by: MStoffle, Nov 28, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Mechanical Engineering

### Using Archimedes' principle in engineering applications

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data A cylindrical buoy floats in sea water with its axis vertical so that it's...
Thread by: Emmanuel, Nov 24, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: Introductory Physics Homework

### Programs Engineering Physics programs without Engineering

Is anyone aware of a liberal arts college (or other such school) that offers Engineering Physics without having a full-blown Engineering program?...
Thread by: Scott Hill, Nov 17, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Academic Guidance

### Calculate resistance between terminals 1 and 2, 1 and 4...

[ATTACH] Question Calculate resistance between terminals 1 and 2, 1 and 4, 1 and 3, 2 and 4, 3 and 4, and 2 and 3 My attempt of solution: For R...
Thread by: hannah_e, Nov 16, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Net calorific value (CV) per kmol of an fuel/air mix

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data A fuel gas consists of 75% butane (C4H10), 10% propane (C3H8) and 15% butene (C4H8)...
Thread by: MCTachyon, Nov 7, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Engineering and Computer Science Homework

### Predicting the behaviour of a closed circular airfoil

I was out and about today and observed a dog walker playing frisbee with their dog. I noticed the frisbee gliding gracefully through the air as...
Thread by: Limacharlie, Nov 7, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Mechanical Engineering

Hello About me: I am a transfer junior Aerospace engineering major at U of Minnesota and will be getting a degree in physics from U of Wisconsin...
Thread by: Carter, Nov 3, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Academic Guidance