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Heat Loss calculation for Insulation thickness?

I have not had thermodynamis in 10+ years so please excuse my ignorance. I want to calculate the required thickness of...

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posted by gts

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Choice of Icosahedron by Fuller for geodesic dome

The Icosahedron is not a superior choice compared to the Icosidodecahedron as it appears from several considerations of...

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posted by mathma18

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I need more Brain Juice here

Web link: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pman.html#meac The water level would be the same in both vertical...

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posted by guskz

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co2 pipw work flows

we are looking for some assistance in the form of pipe diameters, as a company we supply liquid carbon dioxide installa...

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posted by chrishamlett

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Ballistic containment

Hello My interest is in the subject of light hovercraft. Recently the subject of guarding of thrust propellers has beco...

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posted by Ian

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3d working of a pnuematic cylinder , valves

hi all, can anybody tell me where i can find the 3d working model of valves , pnuematic cylinders.

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posted by himanku

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major project in mechanical engineering

I would like to ask if anyone could please provide some feedback on the following situation. if any body knows an easy...

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posted by rajankhullar

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Conveyor belt

Hello, I am interest for e-book, tutorials, example etc. from mining and mechanical, applicable for Conveyor belts (opt...

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posted by epiric

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Re: Question on "air bearings"

>I am modifying a manual tread mill to roll automotive tires..... > > I want to load these tires up to 1000 pounds........

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posted by j.s.yablonsky

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Merge products from two lines in one line

How can I merge two lines with products into one line with products? For example, the speed for first line is 130 ppm(p...

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posted by e1e120032000

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Questions regarding thread diameter and pitch for special design case wtih limited thread length

Hello everyone, I would like to ask if anyone could please provide some feedback on the following situation. I have a 3...

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posted by johnjmechanical

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A simple question I think?

Hi, I haven't done any mechanical calulations for a few years now and having problems thinking this problem out, can an...

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posted by rich.fy

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The mech engineer who invented mother of all bombs

The New York Times December 25, 2005 Sunday SECTION: Section 1; Column 3; National Desk; Pg. 41 HEADLINE: Albert L. Wei...

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posted by yared22311

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galvanic corrosion

Is using 300 series stainless steel hardware to bolt to hot-dip galvanized steel a bad idea in an out door environment?...

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posted by 1qazse4

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Alternative to Overmolding?

Hello all, I am lead development designer for a new cosmetics packaging (compacts, bottles lipsticks etc)for a very hig...

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posted by scorsi

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