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Load Calculator

Submitted by Deniz Yalcin on

In our industry, equipment, including universal testing machines and grips and fixtures, are categorized by the maximum force capacity. We have generated an automatic load calculator to help calculate the required forces necessary to test a certain type of material. The calculator can be found here:  https://www.admet.com/calculators/load-calculator/

To use the calculator:

1- Select the specimen geometry. Options include: rectangular, round, tubular, by area.

The Meaning of the Concept of Potential in Mechanics (and in Physics)

Submitted by Ajit R. Jadhav on

If someone knows of books/articles dealing with the meaning of the concept of potential in physics (or concerning the physical bases underlying the energy methods of mechanics) then I would very much appreciate getting to know about these.