Is Hydraulic Fluid Compressible?
Hydraulic fluid, a type of oil, is not necessarily a static substance that will always react in the same way. Like most other substances, hydraulic […]
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Engineering
Torsional Rigidity Explained
Torsional rigidity is defined as how much an object of specified material resists twisting force, also known as torque. It is based on both the
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Swamee-Jain Equation for Friction Factor
Fluid pressure and flow rate are important considerations when designing a pipe system. In ideal circumstances, there would be no loss of energy within the
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Can Bernoulli’s Equation be Used for Turbulent Flow?
The Bernoulli Equation is one of fluid mechanic’s classic equations, used for hundreds of years to calculate idealized flows. The equation is essentially an application
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Beam-to-Beam Moment Connections
A moment is the force that tries to pull on a beam or other object to rotate it. A moment connection is a type of
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Are Bolt Holes Always Clearance Holes?
If a bolt is being used to assemble two plates, this could be achieved by either putting clearance holes in both plates and using a
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Joint Efficiency Explained
Joint efficiency is a measurable quality that helps to assess the safety and reliability of welded joints. What is Joint Efficiency? Joint efficiency is important
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Torsional Stiffness
Torsional stiffness is the measure of how much torque an object can withstand, or has the ability to experience without deforming. This is a central
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