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At the large hotel where I work in the engineering department the big Halloween event is the annual Pumpkin Derby…and we’ve lost every year to the culinary department. It’s embarrasing! This year, …
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While performing the slump test for knowing the workability of a concrete mix one uses a tube having the shape of frustum of a cone in order to conduct the test. Why is not a cylindrical tube used …
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It is a fact that AGM batteries are typically charged with higher voltages, compared to the other lead-acid batteries (flooded and GEL). I don’t understand the reason for this, is it related to the …
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Given the velocity of the fluid is significantly less than the speed of sound, can a shockwave be assumed to be moving with the fluid reference frame? For example, let’s assume we’re looking at some …
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Is there a way to solve truss member forces of a complex truss like fink roof truss where the {Edit: external} forces and reactions are known, the angles of all the members and the total base length? …
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I have been attempting to solve a question where there is a point force acting on the hinge of a beam. Here is the problem: I am not sure how to deal with the 2 kN point force at $C$ ($C$ and $E$ are …
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of bevel gears? This is what I’ve already found: Advantages: possibility to change operation angle Disadvantages: must be precisely mounted shafts’ …
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I was reading about how AC to DC converters work with a step-down transformer and then a diode bridge to convert the lower, stepped down AC voltage into DC. What I don’t understand is since the input …
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Most air conditioners have three modes: Auto, Sun, Snowflake What is the difference it terms how it works?
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I am studying a bunch of stuff related to mechanical engineering and am considering an eventual switch to the field after taking the necessary classes. I’m older, and I took drafting classes in high …
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I thought my electric car charging unit uses 6.6 kW of power. However, I found the label and it actually says 6.6 kVA. When I saw this I thought something along the lines of… Well, $ P=…
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Is there a way to make an air conditioner for when you can’t vent the heat outdoors? Can you trap the heat in an object or convert it to another form of energy? For example, could you transfer the …
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