Hauling power = number of pairs of driving wheels x weight exerted on the driving wheels x coefficient of friction Thus, for a locomotive with three pairs of driving wheels, an axle load of 20 t, and a coefficient of … Continue reading →

A guide rail is a system designed to guide vehicles back to the roadway and away from potentially hazardous situations. There is no legal distinction between a guide rail and a guard rail. Several types of roadway guide rail exist; … Continue reading →

ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products covers the requirements for galvanizing by the hot-dip process on iron and steel products made from rolled, pressed, and forged shapes, castings, plates, bars, and strips. … Continue reading →

Tubing is measured by the OUTSIDE DIAMETER (O.D.), specified in inches (e.g., 1.250) or fraction of an inch (eg. 1-1/4″). Pipe is usually measured by NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (NPS). Is pipe measured by id? When it comes to measurement of … Continue reading →

1 – 4 bags of concrete per fence post are typically what’s needed. This depends on the type of soil, fence design, height, post size and bag weight. In general the depth of the post’s hole needs to be 1/3 … Continue reading →

A micrometer, sometimes known as a micrometer screw gauge, is a device incorporating a calibrated screw widely used for accurate measurement of components in mechanical engineering and machining as well as most mechanical trades, along with other metrological instruments such … Continue reading →

Simply setting the posts in concrete does create a condition that will accelerate rot in the bottom of the posts. With pressure-treated posts, the rot will be slow. How long will pressure treated posts last in concrete? A treated 4×4 … Continue reading →

Definition of inwale : a finishing strip of wood fastened inside the frame of an open boat and extending along the top strake to reinforce the gunwale — compare clamp sense 3. What is Inwale on a boat? noun Nautical. … Continue reading →

Do you use a hook when fly fishing? Yes, in the vast majority of cases, fly fishing uses hooks. There are numerous hooks designed to best suit your purpose, needs, and fly fishing preferences. What is a fly fishing hook … Continue reading →

How do you bass fish with a kayak? Kayak Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics Be sure to put scupper plugs in gear wells, especially when mother-shipping. You’ll find surprisingly cold the water under the weeds…. Milfoil provides concealment for ambushing … Continue reading →

The vessel that has the opposing boat coming up on its starboard side is called the give-way vessel. The boat coming in from the starboard side is called the stand-on vessel. The stand-on vessel has the right of way, and … Continue reading →

Given area: r = √[A / (4 * π)] , Given volume: r = ³√[3 * V / (4 * π)] , Given surface to volume ratio: r = 3 / (A/V) . How do you find the radius of … Continue reading →

Even something as simple as a livewell hose can sink your boat. In some cases, the hose clamp fails and the force of the water flow dislodges the hose. Can a live well sink a boat? As mentioned, livewells/baitwells are … Continue reading →

Bungee cord/tie-down straps: Cords and straps let you secure things like a dry bag and extra clothes to your board. SUP bag: These bags help protect your SUP during storage and transport. How do you secure a cooler to a … Continue reading →

OSHA states that guardrail must reach a height of 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface and withstand a force of 200 pounds at any point in a downward or outward direction. If the railing dips … Continue reading →