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61Finite element method in structural mechanics — Finite element method (FEM) is a powerful technique originally developed for numerical solution of complex problems in structural mechanics, and it remains the method of choice for complex systems. In the FEM, the structural system is modeled by… …
62List of structural engineering topics — This page aims to list all articles related to the specific discipline of structural engineering. For a broad overview of engineering, please see List of engineering topics. For biographies please see List of engineers.compactTOC NOTOC AA frame… …
63Sun kink — refers to a condition that can occur on hot days in rail tracks. The phenomenon is caused by what is properly termed as buckling.The buckling force in the track due to warming up is a function of the rise in temperature only and is independent of …
64Power semiconductor device — Power semiconductor devices are semiconductor devices used as switches or rectifiers in power electronic circuits (switch mode power supplies for example). They are also called power devices or when used in integrated circuits, called power… …
65Polyketone — Density140 kg/m3Young s modulus(E)1500 MPaTensile strength( sigma;t)55 MPaElongation @ break350%notch test20 kJ/m2Glass temperature15°C …
66Meldin — 7000 is the trademark of a high performance polyimide polymer manufactured by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics ( [http://www.rulon meldin.com] ).History of the Meldin product lineMeldin is a family of polyimide materials and has been present for …
67Third rail — For other uses, see Third rail (disambiguation). Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro station near Washington, D.C., electrified at 750 volts. The third rail is at the top of the image, with a white canopy above it. The two lower rails… …
68Welding defect — A welding defect is any flaw that compromises the usefulness of the finished weldment. According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) welding defect causes are broken down into the following percentages: 41% poor process… …
69Laboratory glassware — Three beakers, a conical flask, a graduated cylinder and a volumetric flask …
70Synthetic diamond — Synthetic diamonds of various colors grown by the high pressure high temperature technique Synthetic diamond is diamond produced in a technological process; as opposed to natural diamond, which is created in geological processes. Synthetic… …
