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Conflicting steel strength Vs temperature graphs, NIST NCSTAR vs Engineering Toolbox
This graph is from NIST NCSTAR 1-6C
And this graph is from the Engineering Toolbox.
As you can see, neither the NIST yield or tensile curves match with the ET structural steel curve. Why? And which ...
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What are the change in forces with a ribbon under tension is twisted?
Consider pallet strapping. It has width W. When the strap is flat, it has some maximum breaking strength B.
Now, let's put one twist in it over X feet. Mentally we have a VERY skinny isoceles ...
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Equivalent sheet metal thickness of different alloys
I want to replace steel plates that are being used as trim tabs on a boat with 90-10 cupronickel. The main design parameter is to make sure the plate has no less flex than the part being replaced. In ...
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How to estimate the tensile strength of inch diameter steel round?
The tensile strength for 1045 TGP Precision Steel Round is said to be 91 ksi. Although, different diameters must be a factor, right? Would a 1" diameter rod be 104.5 ksi or 1045 ksi?
Say I want ...
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Beginners material science for handling a load
I’ve got a reasonably strong grasp of Newtonian mechanics, but as far as material science goes I don’t know which of the many material properties I need to use to solve my problem:
I’m trying to mount ...
