Bending Moment is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Mechanical
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Glossary
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Buckling is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Coefficient of Friction is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Fatigue is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Shear Stress is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Strain is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Stress is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Torque is a core engineering term. Definition, usage notes, and a practical example.
Calculators
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Bolt Size & Torque
Calculate stress area and preload from nominal diameter, pitch, and grade.
Spring Force Chart
Generate an F-x chart from spring constant and displacement.
Tensile Stress
Compute tensile stress from force and cross-section area.
Bending & Deflection
Bending stress and max deflection for a simply supported beam.
Bolt Data Center
Quick access to metric and imperial bolt sizes.
Pulley Belt Length
Calculate belt length from pulley diameters and center distance.
Power - Torque - RPM
Compute torque or power from kW, hp, and rpm.
Bearing Life (L10)
Calculate L10 and L10h from C, P, type, and rpm.
Shaft Torsion
Compute torsional stress and twist angle from torque and shaft size.
Fillet Weld Sizing
Find required fillet size from load, weld length, and allowable stress.
Hydraulic Cylinder Force & Speed
Compute extend/retract force and speed from pressure and flow.
Strength & Statics
Quick strength checks for axial, shear, and buckling.
Machine Elements
Calculations for bearing life, keyed shafts, and gear loads.
Gear Design
Overview and entry point for gear design calculations.
Gear Calculators
Calculators for gear ratio, module, and contact values.
Gear Backlash
Estimate backlash and recommended adjustment range.
Gear Contact Ratio
Calculate contact ratio and safe contact limits.
Gear Force & Torque
Compute gear torque and transmitted forces.
Helical Gear Axial
Calculate axial force and helix effect in helical gears.
Gear Module
Compute gear module and base dimensions.
Gear Ratio
Calculate gear ratio and output speed.
Gear Oil Viscosity
Quick selector for gear lubrication viscosity.
Gear Weight Optimization
Simple tool to reduce gear weight.
Gear Simulations
Simulation pages to test gear behavior.
