Questions tagged [strength]
This is to be used for topics regarding the strength of materials, the analysis of internal forces in a body and all the governing principles which considers deformation of bodies.
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Calculating the diameter of screws that are on radius 160mm from axis of rotation. I need help - I don't know If I'm thinking in the right way
First of all, english is not my first language so if there are some mistakes I made - I'm sorry and I hope everything is understandable.
The example I am trying to solve reads the following:
The gear ...
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Manual vs Fusion360 calculation of natural frequency of beam
I'm trying to uncover the natural frequency of a mass-less beam with 2 masses attached but getting different answers from Fusion360 vs a hand calculation.
L1=1m, L2=2m, m1=10kg, m2=20kg, Young's=...
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Increasing torsional-stress resistance of an Auger at its motor-shaft joint
An auger is used to move plastic balls and is rotated by a stepper motor. Due to the balls getting jammed sometimes, this induces stress on the auger at the motor-shaft junction and breaks. Images ...
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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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Filler Material
If I was to add a filler to a metallic substance, is it possible for the Young's modulus to decrease as filler content increases?
Also, when a filler is added, how do the atoms change for improving ...
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How many support beams/rods needed for a firewood storage cabinet
I am building a firewood storage cabinet which should support around 100-150 kg of firewood.
The cabinet is made out of wooden boards (...
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Is it possible to use Plain Cement Concrete post for fencing?
I am in need of around 700-800 posts to fence my farm in a semi-arid area in TN state, India. In my place granite posts mined from quarries are normally used. It costs around Rs 300-400 per post(6-7ft)...
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Good estimates for torque generated while turning a dial
I'm trying to design a little device which is hand-driven and which involves turning a bevel gear pair. I want a small gear pair but I don't want it to be weak. The forces involved will be small (it's ...
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Which will be stronger for securing a cantilever umbrella in a deck
I am securing a cantilever umbrella baseplate to a deck. The decking timber will be reinforced with a pine nog between the deck joists.
The options that I have are to use 10mm stainless steel coach ...
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Can strength be expressed in a single value? Can flexibility?
I'm trying to communicate information about the strength and flexibility of certain materials to laymen. Are there any recognised proxies for strength and flexibility?
I've tried:
$$\text{Strength ...
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Best support for a granite table top?: Flat bar 316L Stainless Steel or equal box section or unequal box section
Project is outdoor granite topped table. Table legs are two isosceles trapezoids crossed together at 90 degrees, with the legs having an internal angle of 80 degrees, made from 100 x 100 x 4mm 316L ...
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Stopping force exerted on a rope. (Checking if rated strength is sufficient)
I have a 23 kg dog, and a rope lead that is rated to 50 kg.
If the dog is running away at say 6 mph and I pull on the lead to decelerate and stop the dog within say half a second or say 0.5 meter what ...
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Securing aluminum angle to steel tubing without through-bolts
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I'm planning a rack for solar panels on the roof of a cargo trailer. I will mount the panels to a pair of 15 series 80/20 aluminum extrusion rails. I will mount the rails to the roof of the ...
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How do I calculate the strength to weight ratio of this object?
I have an object that weighs approximately 10 grams = 0.022 pounds. I know it can hold at least 45.1 pounds without breaking. It's a cube-like object so I placed many books on top of it and weighed ...
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How to measure the stiffness of a rectangular beam, and compare it to a triangular beam?
I'm an amateur at engineering, working more on musical instruments, and I'm often in confusion regarding what exactly constitutes stiffness of a beam for a load applied on it so it could resist ...
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