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Obtaining point of application of Ground Reaction Force with use of a hyperstatic load-cell array platform
I'm looking for the theory of an experiment that is giving me a hard time to perform.
I have an instrument composed of a rigid horizontal square plate rigidly supported under each corner by a ...
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Calculation of the maximum load to the bar
Looking for a way of calculating the maximum weight (W) to the rod with the given length (L) where the rod did not break and that only bend for (b) mm.
Need only approximative solution (read: ...
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Formula for implementing a simulated weighing scale
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I'm on the pledge drive committee for a non-profit group, and there is an issue that is always contentious within this group; thankfully the group is amicable, although competitive, about ...
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Distribution of forces
(little background: I'm trying to develop a small, quick 'n dirty static physics engine to determine whether a stacking of boxes is stable).
If I have a 3D rigid box (with the bottom in the ...
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What determines the (minimum) angle at which a domino falls over?
Dominoes, when placed upright, remain that way. Sometimes, even if you tip them a little bit, they will go back to their upright position.
However, if you tip them too far, they will fall over.
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