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1Bayesian experimental design — provides a general probability theoretical framework from which other theories on experimental design can be derived. It is based on Bayesian inference to interpret the observations/data acquired during the experiment. This allows accounting for… …
2Pressure vessel — Vertical pressure vessels installed in a structure A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially different from the ambient pressure. The pressure differential is dangerous and many fatal… …
3Creep (deformation) — For other uses, see Creep (disambiguation). v · d · e Materials failure modes Buckling …
4Over-illumination — This cosmetics store has lighting levels over twice recommended levels[1] Over illumination is the presence of lighting intensity (illuminance) beyond that required for a specified activity. Over illumination was commonly ignored between 1950 and …
5Light pollution — This article is about light pollution in the visible spectrum. For information on pollution in the radio spectrum, see radio spectrum pollution. This time exposure photo of New York City at night shows skyglow, one form of light pollution …
6Rolling-element bearing — A rolling element bearing is a bearing which carries a load by placing round elements between the two pieces. The relative motion of the pieces causes the round elements to roll with very little rolling resistance and with little sliding.One of… …
7Mechanical engineering — Mechanical engineers design and build engines and power plants …
8Damage tolerance — is a property of a structure relating to its ability to sustain defects safely until repair can be effected. The approach to engineering design to account for damage tolerance is based on the assumption that flaws can exist in any structure and… …
9Stanley Salmons — (1939 ) was born in Clapton, East London, and was educated at St. Marylebone Grammar School. Awarded a Royal Scholarship, he attended Imperial College London, from which he graduated in Physics and went on to gain a D.I.C. in Electronics and… …
10mass production — the production or manufacture of goods in large quantities, esp. by machinery. [1915 20] * * * Application of the principles of specialization, division of labour, and standardization of parts to the manufacturing of goods on a large scale.… …
