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What is the first step in solving machine component problems?
What is the first step in solving machine component problems?
Define (or understand) the problem
What is the last step in solving machine component problems?
What is the last step in solving machine component problems?
Check the reasonableness of the results and comment about the solution.
What do engineers use to infer reasonable estimates of loads encountered in service?
What do engineers use to infer reasonable estimates of loads encountered in service?
Records of service failures together with analyses of strength
What principles are typically used in machine component problem analysis?
What principles are typically used in machine component problem analysis?
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What physical laws, relationships, and rules are used to analyze machine component problems?
What physical laws, relationships, and rules are used to analyze machine component problems?
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What do engineers need to know about the physical characteristics of materials used in components?
What do engineers need to know about the physical characteristics of materials used in components?
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What are some common tools used in machine component analysis?
What are some common tools used in machine component analysis?
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Why is determining appropriate loads often a challenging step in machine component design?
Why is determining appropriate loads often a challenging step in machine component design?
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How do engineers usually synthesize the structure of machine components?
How do engineers usually synthesize the structure of machine components?
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What laws of motion are commonly applied in machine component design?
What laws of motion are commonly applied in machine component design?
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