Divide the load at fracture by the area of the steel plate to determine the ultimate tensile strength. In the example, dividing 5,000 lbs. by 30 square inches equals an ultimate tensile strength of approximately 166.67 lbs. How much weight … Continue reading →

White port is a fortified wine, made in the same way as its red counterpart by adding brandy to halt the fermentation of wine, leaving residual sugars which give sweetness to the finished drink. The earlier in the fermentation process … Continue reading →

Can you crimp stranded wire? Crimping of solid wire, component leads, or stranded wire that has been solder-tinned, is prohibited. The wire ends shall be visible. The conductor should extend a minimum of even with, and a maximum of one … Continue reading →

What does it mean to raise the sails? Naval terminology is backwards from what you think it is when you hear “Raise the sails.” It means to put them down so you can move. If hoist means to furl the … Continue reading →

An aluminum driveshaft will support up to 900 lb-ft or 900 to 1,000 hp, making it a great lightweight choice for most muscle cars. How much power can a steel driveshaft handle? Raymond says that almost any well-made steel or … Continue reading →

Explanation: The range of the cannon is 770 m. The shot is horizontal, so there is no initial vertical velocity. How do you find distance traveled horizontally? Horizontal distance can be expressed as x = V * t . Vertical … Continue reading →

Rail has lower fuel costs compared to road transport, especially when shipping a high volume of freight. Rail also has less costs associated with drivers and typically has better costs for drop trailer programs. Shipping via train is more environmentally … Continue reading →

Stern – The back of a boat. Helm – A tiller or wheel and any associated equipment for steering a ship or boat. Ours is a wheel and we let our passengers take the helm at times during the cruise. … Continue reading →

The term cannon covers a wide territory. (For example, a mortar that fires shells is a type of cannon.) If a cannon ball was solid iron, it wouldn’t explode, all right. But cannon-fired shells (projectiles filled with explosives) go back … Continue reading →

The casualties from round shot were extremely gory; when fired directly into an advancing column, a cannonball was capable of passing straight through up to forty men. Even when most of its kinetic energy is expended, a round shot still … Continue reading →

Youre right that all boats from the beginning of fiberglass boats have a fiberglass composite transom. Not all transoms are wood free though. Around 96-97 is when they invented the composite word to make you feel better. What are boat … Continue reading →

Definition of forecastle 1 : the forward part of the upper deck of a ship. 2 : the crew’s quarters usually in a ship’s bow. Why is it called the forecastle? The fo’c’s’le or forecastle is the forward deck of … Continue reading →

Yes. Mevotech parts come pre-greased right out of the box. Do new ball joints come pre greased? Usually the joints will come with enough grease for assembly, but not enough for long term use. This is to keep the parts … Continue reading →

The nut is then secured with a split pin/cotter pin, R-clip or safety wire. It is a positive locking device. Castellated nuts are used in low-torque applications, such as holding a wheel bearing in place. What fasteners are used to … Continue reading →

California’s recreational catch of Pacific mackerel is included within the fishery harvest guideline, but there are no other restrictions on this fishery. What fish can you keep in California? Fishing is diverse and productive all year, and you can take … Continue reading →