Tension, Compression, Shear, Bending, Torsion, Understanding Strains

Engineering Basic Forces Introduction / Motivation Have you ever wondered why skyscrapers don’t fall over? Why bridges don’t sink into the rivers they span, or why bicycles are different sizes and shapes? Why are some buildings made of wood and others are made of steel and glass? That’s easy! Because they are made that way […]

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