In this video we’re going to take a look at stress transformation and Mohr’s circle. Let’s start by reminding ourselves about the stress element. The stress element is a useful way of describing the stresses acting at a single point …
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bookmark_borderUnderstanding Plane Stress
Analyzing solid mechanics problems in three dimensions can be really hard work, and it can get very complicated very fast. Fortunately in a lot of cases there are some simplifications we can use to reduce a three-dimensional problem to a …
bookmark_borderUnderstanding Torsion
Torsion is the twisting of an object, caused by a moment acting about the object’s longitudinal axis. It is a type of deformation. A moment which tends to cause twisting is called torque. A common example of an object subjected …
bookmark_borderUnderstanding the Area Moment of Inertia
Let’s say we have a plank of wood which we would like to use to cross a canal. It has a rectangular cross-section and so we could either use it like we have done here, or we could rotate it …
bookmark_borderUnderstanding Material Strength, Ductility and Toughness
we’re going to take a closer look at strength, ductility and toughness – three very important material properties. Let’s get started! Strength is a measure of the stress a material can withstand. Two different values are typically used to …
bookmark_borderUnderstanding True Stress and True Strain
Stress and strain are fundamental concepts that are used to describe how a body responds to external loads. In this video we’ll explore these concepts using the simple example of a loaded bar. Here we have a solid metal …
bookmark_borderAn Introduction to Stress and Strain
Stress and strain are fundamental concepts that are used to describe how a body responds to external loads. In this video we’ll explore these concepts using the simple example of a loaded bar. Here we have a solid metal bar …
bookmark_borderMentors – Sam Morton
On the 13th July 2010, we are opening the doors to give you a unique opportunity to see what it is reallylike inside the machine that is the Difference Engine. For this night only it will be Access …
bookmark_borderOne North East has today unveiled five fund managers for delivering £125m
One North East has today unveiled five fund managers for delivering £125m of investment funding for small and medium-sized firms over the next five years.
The investment managers will target loans and equity investments into business start-ups, technology-based companies and …
bookmark_borderHappy Christmas and peaceful New Year
Hi, we at The Difference Engine would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.
As an early present to get you into the festive spirit, we’ve put together The Difference Engine (1829) game, which might help …