Load Definition and 1000 Threads

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    Gauss law, having problem with spherical load distribution, me

    A region in space containing cargo which is distributed spherically so that the stocking load ρ is given by the equotations: ρ = a for r<=R/2 ρ = 2a(1-r/R) for R/2<=r<=R ρ=0 for r>=R The total charge Q is 3*10^-17 C, the radius R of the overall distribution is 2*10^-14 m and a is a constant...
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    What is the Maximum Load a Copper Wire Can Support?

    Homework Statement (a) Copper has a breaking stress of about 3.00×108 N/m2. What is the maximum load that can be hung from a copper wire of diameter 0.37 mm? (b) If 17 percent of this maximum load is hung from the copper wire, by what fraction of its original length will it stretch? Homework...
  3. O

    Static Motor Speed Under Dynamic Load

    Hi. For a project of mine, I need a motor that can dole out and pull in a wire at a constant speed under a dynamic load. The load will be anywhere between 20-500 lbs. The speed will be about 1 ft/sec. Any idea about how I can achieve this effect? Is a motor even the right way to go or should...
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    Wind Load Formula: Charles Hutton | A=Fsinx^1.84cos-1

    I'm not sure where to post this, so please excuse me if this is misplaced. I need help understanding how the terms are grouped in this formula for A = pressure normal to the roof. If any of you are familiar with this formula or can link me to a source containing better expressed formulas like...
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    How can I solve for the Thevenin resistance in this circuit?

    I'm doing some practice problems, and I can't seem to figure out where to even begin with this one. I've tried solving for R_{T} (Thevenin resistance) by removing the 9V source and adding a 1V test source across the load, and I've also tried solving for R{_T} by leaving the 9V source in the...
  6. V

    Does a capacitor hide the load?

    Here's a question no one at present seems to know the answer to. In "Talk Boxes" from the 70s they used a light bulb as a limiter to prevent overload to the compression driver that then sent the sound into the plastic tube you have in your mouth. I put a 33uf cap in series with the + lead to...
  7. I

    Switching 2 AC sources to a single load

    Greetings, I would like to build a circuit that would switch 2 separate AC power sources to a single load. Here's what the circuit should do: Circuit has single AC output to a system which utilizes AC current Circuit has both a 120 VAC and 12 VDC input. 12VDC circuit is connected to an...
  8. G

    Varrying load distance applies a two equal forces on two roller

    Homework Statement http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/374/20856431.jpg Homework Equations Moment = R cross F Couple moments?The Attempt at a Solution I think I have to sum the moments from A, B and L all about C but I am not sure about the relationships between them.
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    House load operation steam turbine

    In the event of grid failure islanding mode of operation of the electric generation unit is known as House load operation. Under this condition turbine generator produce only auxiliary load which is required to keep electric power plant unit alive. After restoration of grid the unit can be...
  10. A

    Load Distribution of an Arch Bridge

    Ive made a spaghetti bridge for my grade 9 science class and I was wondering if anyone could help me find out how a static vertical load from the center my spaghetti bridge would be distributed along my structure to the edges. It is made entirely out of spahetti and hot glue and is designed to...
  11. J

    Beam resting on wide supports with a distributed load

    Homework Statement A beams is 3.0m long, it rests on two wide supports. The support A is 0.5m wide. Support B is unknown. Point A is taken to be the end of the beam on your left. Support A has a loading intensity of 75 N/m. The load on the beam acts with a force of 300N, 2.0m from...
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    Courses Is this too heavy a course load?

    Is this too heavy a course load to take in the spring of my freshman year? Calculus 3 - 4 credits Honors Physics 3 - 5 credits General Chemistry 2 - 4 credits Intro to Diff. Equations - 4 credits Some easy gened I have to take - 3 credits That's a total of 20 credits. Physics 3 covers...
  13. I

    Load Cell Accuracy | Capacity >200Kg | 10g or Better Accuracy

    Hi Everyone, I've been trying to find a load cell for a report and I need one with a maximum capacity of >200Kg and and accuracy of 10 grams or better (used in compression). I've taken a look on the web and the highest accuracy I can find is about 0.03% of the maximum capacity; which with a...
  14. T

    Calculate the power in the load

    Homework Statement for the thyristor circuit calculate the power in the load as a percentage of max power for a firing angle of 45^ Homework Equations Va=Vm/2pi (1+cos theta) The Attempt at a Solution theta=arcos 0.707 45^=arcos 0.707 but as there is no value for VS or Vl i...
  15. J

    Switch on a transformer but with no load connected

    If i switch on a transformer but with no load connected to the secondary path.Is the transformer will burn?
  16. G

    Distance for an IC engine for a given load

    Hi, I have this question that, how do we calculate the distance an IC engine can propel a vehicle for given certain conditions? And what would be those required certain conditions? As a test case, i was looking at this engine: http://www.yanmar.com.au/industrial/la_series/l48ae.htm...
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    Uniformly Varying Load/Uniform Load to Concentrated Point Load

    Hi all, I'm taking a Structures course in University and are learning about Freebody diagrams and figuring out Reaction forces (magnitude, direction, sense etc) and have a very basic question. Can someone please tell me how to convert a uniformly varying load into a concentrated point...
  18. J

    Calculating load requirement for light rail

    Hi all, my first post here so first, I'll say hello. Hello. My question is this. I'm trying to figure out how to go about getting an approximate power requirement for an expanding light rail design. The idea is to figure out what it takes to propel a single self propelled train car based...
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    How Can I Optimize the Moment of Inertia for an Out-of-Balance Load?

    Hello, I am trying to make something that spins out of balance. currently my current weighs are half circle in shape. I know that if I change the profile of the weights to a pie shape (less than 180deg semi circle) the center of mass moves away from the axis of rotation, but at the same time...
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    Is there a Constant-Watt Test Load for Human-Power Generators?

    Is there such a thing that can be bought? Are there schematics/BOMs to make one? Reason I ask is that I'm designing a human-power generator (think bicycle with an alternator) and I need a way to test it. What I'd like is a "watt sink" -- a device that draws a set amount of power, independent...
  21. J

    3 phse power calculation with out remove load

    Homework Statement sir am new technician my boss told me that to find 3 phase power without off the machine . i have single phase clamp meter can measure voltage and current . how to find total power. Homework Equations \sqrt{}3* V line *I line * cos$ The Attempt at a Solution find...
  22. M

    Analyzing the LOAD Resistance Effect on JFET Gain

    Homework Statement What will the effect of LOAD resistance of the GAIN of a n channel JFET ??
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    MATLAB Can I Manage Multivariable Calc, Org. Chem, Physics & Matlab?

    Is this a realistic class load considering I also do sports year round? multivariable calculus organic chemistry 1 physics 1 computational methods for engineers (matlab)
  24. S

    Calculating Shear Stress on a Rivet in Tension with Angle of Load

    A load of 5kN is applied to the tensile member shown in the figure below and is carried at the joint by a single rivet of 20mm diameter. The angle of the joint is 60 degrees to the axis of the load (the axis of the rivet is at 30 degrees to the line of action of the load P). Calculate: (a) the...
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    Motor Input Power: Does Load Affect Performance?

    If I have a designed gear box that needs a motor to run , and according to my calculations the input power for the gear box must be 10 Kw at 10 r.p.s must I chose a motor with the same input specifications ? when I buy a motorwith certain specifications like : 10 kw 3000 R.P.M , does these...
  26. A

    Finding Load on Pulley Shafts with Belt Drives

    Dear all, My objective is to find shaft load in which belt pulley is mounted and load being transmitted via belt. In the case of two pulley belt drives ,the load to the pulley mounting shafts calculation can found by getting guidance in almost all textbooks(T1 &T2 relations). Where in my...
  27. S

    No load output voltage of a bridge rectifier

    Will a bridge rectifier circuit without a filter or load resistor connected across its output deliver a pulsating unidirectional voltage ? An oscilloscope trace (dc input enabled) did show a trace of a full wave output though the half sine did not swing down to zero voltage completely and...
  28. B

    Is there a formula to calculate load on multiple ropes?

    I need to find a means to calculate the load on three or four ropes that are supporting a weight between them. These ropes radiate from the load at various angles, typically non-planer. The attached illustration shows a three rope example with the individual ropes, yellow, green, blue...
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    Can I Use Motors to Create an Efficient Electric Load Simulator?

    I would like to build an electric load simulator for testing purposes along the lines of this link: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieeexplore.ieee.org%2Fiel5%2F4275198%2F4275199%2F04275321.pdf%3Farnumber%3D4275321&authDecision=-203 A salt box would work (I...
  30. S

    Why Does My Thread Drive Torque Seem Excessive Under Load?

    I am trying to do some preliminary calculations for a basic lifting device but some of my numbers seem to be out-of-wack. Could some kind soul take a look if you have a minute spare? Motor Data (max efficiency) RPM: 8311 = 870 radians/sec Torque: 9.213N-cm = 0.09213N-m Output Power = 870...
  31. S

    What are load calculations for a transformer?

    what are load calculations for a transformer? A 44kv line is distributed into the industry using around 8 transformers 3750kva, 2500kva and 1500kva. What does this mean and what are the load calculations for this? Also how is it distributed?
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    Courses Is this course load manageable for a first-year university student?

    Hey all, I'm starting my first year of university in a month or so, taking the specialist program (equivalent to honors program at my university) for pure mathematics. I am also going to take applied mathematics and physics courses, out of interest (hopefully I take enough physics courses to get...
  33. P

    Cooling Load Calculation for Dough Passing Through Rollers

    I have a dough passing through a pair of rollers equipped with internal circulating chilled water. given: mass flow rate, specific heat and temp in/out of the product diameter of the rollers, its material. temp. in of the chilled water. problem: cooling load needed for the chiller.
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    Euler Buckling Load of Spaghetti: Length & Diameter Impact

    Homework Statement A piece of spaghetti 5 cm in length and 2mm in diameter has a weight of 0.2 gms. It will break under tension at a load of 5 kg (force). And its Euler buckling load is 500 gms (force). What length of the spaghetti could be suspended vertically from one end before it broke...
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    Question involving load on beams

    Hey, so there are three loads on a beam the units they are is in pounds (i.e. 7200pounds is one of the loads). There are two cases each for which I need to calculate reactions and draw bending moments and a sheer force diagram. The PDF attachment contains the information in more detail help...
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    How to calculate max load for a VLV beam?

    Hello, I'm looking for a formula to determine the max load on a piece of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) supported at each end. Although I've calculated the load on each component of bridges a thousand times way back in my Statics class, nobody ever showed us how to find the max allowable load...
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    I-Beam load capacity question, what beam for 70 tons?

    Hi, I'm sorry if there have been loads of posts about this, but I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I'm making a pit to service a locomotive, this pit needs to be 10 feet wide (width along the rails), inorder to support the weight of the locomotive we have decided to run I-Beams under...
  38. W

    Thermal/HVAC Load Software for Commercial Projects

    Hey Guys, I'm new to the site and was wondering if anyone had any input on a good thermal/HVAC load software for commercial projects. I now Carrier makes a software but I'm wondering if there is a better one out there. Thanks in advance!
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    Can Euler's Buckling Load Formula Accurately Predict Spaghetti Bridge Strength?

    For an Intro engineering class we've working on a project to make bridges out of spaghetti. To determine if the different spaghetti components of my bridge are strong enough to hold the force that's being applied on them, I've been trying to calculate the spaghetti's critical buckling load for...
  40. M

    Calculating Load on Pilot in Horizontal Curve Flight

    Homework Statement An airplane flies through a horizontal curve at a speed of 250km/h (69.44m/s). Radius=0.7km or 700m Find the load of the pilot on the seat if her mass is 67kg. Homework Equations centripetal acceleration=v^2/r and then the solution times the mass of the pilot, but...
  41. J

    Calculating load for tidal movement

    Calculating wind load is wind speed squared x .00431 x area in sq. ft. A 5 mph wind with a vertical 100 sq. ft. wing is 10.77 lbs. The mass of salt water is around 854 times greater than the mass of air. Can you use the wind formula and multiply by 854? Does the weight of water at different...
  42. J

    Question on calculating load on tidal movement

    Calculating wind load is windspeed x itself x.00431 x sq. ft. of area. A 100 sq.ft vertical wing in a five mph wind is 10.77 lbs. The mass of salt water is around 854 times that of air. Can you use the wind formula and multiply by 854? Also, does this change with the weight of water at different...
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    Courses Balancing College and Career Goals: Is My Sophomore Schedule Unrealistic?

    I am going to start my sophomore year of college this fall. I will be 17 years old (just for reference purposes), and the state pays for me to go to college early given I stay within 18 credits per quarter, but I'm wondering if I'm going to be overloaded? My dad is a veteran electrical...
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    What size square mild steel pipe will support load

    Can anyone please help me with a question re the minimum size square steel pipe needed to bear a load. I loved physics but never took mechanical engineering. I am rigging a winch to one end of a pipe to lift a static load (holding up a gangway temporarily to repair). The gangway weighs around...
  45. S

    Question about inductive motor and load filter.

    I have a 3 phase 3 pole inductive motor with a VFD that is tripping the breker even before it ramps up. The breaker is set to allow its inrush current without tripping. There is about 400 feet of wire between this motor and its busbar. After a load filter was installed for this motor...
  46. A

    How Do You Calculate Stress on a Piston Rod?

    http://imgur.com/vheez.gif" Stress = N (normal force) / Area I really need to know what force is acting on the piston rod. TIA
  47. E

    How to select tire that holds a given load?

    HI everyone! Where and how can i selet a tire that holds a given load ,let´s say 32 tonnes. Thanks.
  48. P

    Resistive load bank testing for generator

    Ok, so here's my scenario/question. I am a technician that works on generators and does load bank testing on them. I'm having a debate with my boss about power factor and IF I'm wrong--I would like to understand why. Today I load banked a generator that was rated at 25kVA and could run...
  49. J

    Find allowable axial compressive load

    Homework Statement Find the allowable axial compressive load for a 3in by 2in by .25in 17 S-T aluminum-alloy angle 43in long. It acts as a pin-ended column. Assume: Factor of safety = 2.5 Least radius of gyration, r = .43 Area = 1.19 in^2 Homework Equations 17 S-T gives modulus of...
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    Addressing Load Performance in Sensored BLDC Motors

    Hi, I am using Sensored BLDC motors for some robotic movements. I am driving my motors using motor drivers. I am using ball screw mechanism for lifting a pedal up and down. On the pedal, there will be always a very high load, placed on it. Now, my motor can lift up the pedal with my desired...
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