What is the modulus of rigidity?
While reading the strength of the material, we come across different moduli. One of these moduli is the modulus of rigidity. In this article, we will see the definition of
Learn Working Stress Method and Its Basic assumptions with major drawbacks
You might have seen old buildings generally have beams and columns of big cross-sections. Do you wonder why that is so? Are they expected to bear high loads? Well answer
Newton Raphson Method: Overview, Formula and Easy graphical interpretation
Suppose you need to find the square root of 16 and being very poor in mathematics; your friend will give you three chances to come to the right solution. Will
Know the most important mechanical properties of materials needed
Do you wonder how diamonds can be cut into two pieces if they are one of the hardest materials? Do you often get confused with the different properties of materials
How to draw the stress strain curves for Brittle material & Mild Steel ?
Can you answer how a white chalk stick will break when you apply load in an axially outward direction? Do you know the difference between various stress strain curves? Do
Index Properties of soil
Soil varies from place to place and hence its properties also. It is really impossible to test all type of soil for evaluation of engineering properties of soil as it
Diesel cycle- Overview and Working
Whether it’s big and bulkier diesel engines used in ships and trains or slightly smaller versions used in cars, the working of all these engines is identical; these engines work
Otto cycle – Thermodynamics of Petrol engine
Have you wondered why a 1000CC sports bike rides faster than a 100CC commuter bike? What is the factor that differentiates these two petrol-engine bikes? These questions can be beautifully
Stability analysis of finite and infinite slope
Slope as show in the Fig 1 may be artificial or natural. Some examples of slopes are cutting, embankment of highways, hillside, valley etc. In all the cases soil want
Perpetual Motion Machine – First, Second & Third kind
What if I say there is a machine that produces energy continuously without any energy input? What if I say there is a machine that is 100% efficient? The answers