What are Strain Gauges? How Strain Gauge Works?
Strain gauges are devices whose resistance changes under the application of force or strain. They can be used for measurement of force, strain, …
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Geotechnical analysis is conducted by geologists to determine the surface and subsurface soil conditions. Such examination is necessary to prepare …
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Various types of steel are used depending upon the application. The main content of structural steel after iron is carbon. Structural steel sections …
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In a tangential coal fired boiler, the furnace act as a single burner and so it is required to look at and understand the quality of the flame. It is …
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Learn how fresh and sanitary water is supplied to the accommodation section of a ship
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Learn how the sea water pump providing cooling water can be used in times of emergency to empty the bilge spaces
Continue ReadingShip Fire Fighting: How to Handle Cargo Hold Fire Situation
A ship in the middle of an ocean is just at the mercy of the elements and the ability of the sailors. What if one of the elements, such as fire, goes …
Continue ReadingTank Pipe Fitting and Pipeline Security System for a Ship
This article explains the system for handling ballasting/deballasting operations and the piping arrangement in bilges and db tanks
Continue ReadingWhat is Construction Waste Recycling?
Recycling is the processing of used materials into new products to avoid waste of valuable materials. The utilization of new raw materials, energy …
Continue ReadingBandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL): Modern Engineering Wonder
The first bridge on sea in India, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link reduces the journey time between two suburbs from 40 minutes to mere 8 minutes. Let us see …
Continue ReadingDigital Tape Recorder and Other Techniques of Recording On a Magnetic Tape
Learn about the various techniques by which signals, voice or data is transferred from an external source to the magnetic tape in a recorder
Continue ReadingFuzzy Logic Implementation in Information Systems - An Overview
Learn about the basic principles behind Fuzzy Logic and about its applications in real world.
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