Sorry missed an important bit out of my OP. The consensus seems to be that the basic equation can be calculated by the angle of the normal force, then using basic trigonometry, the question is how the coefficient of friction of the two surfaces (steel on steel) affects that calculation.
The...
Hi, I have what should be a simple problem but have already had multiple different answers from qualified engineers.
Looking at the attached image the problem is as follows:
The green wedge is pushed downwards by force F.
Due to the shape of the wedge and the retaining jaws there will be...
You could use metengr's link to choose a likely material and then check that the important properties match up.
“An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be”
If you can't find a quick answer than you could go the long route and try to match some of the properties to find an equivalent material
http://www.lhwfg.com/shownews.asp?id=4928
That page gives both (some of) the mechanical properties and the chemical composition of Q235B.
That's the best I...
Hi there, I'm hoping one of you guys will find this a very easy question to answer.
I need to know the yield and tensile strength of a steel, but I can't nail down exactly what steel it is. Its a shackle steel listed in Van Beest's Green Pin range. They list two types of steel, grade 8 high...
