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Analysis: static and dynamic loads

This video looks at springs - or any elastic element - and it looks at vibration too.

This video looks at springs – or any elastic element – and it looks at vibration too.

Our aim is to use our most basic of equipment to show how Engineering Mechanics can represent physical reality.

When formulae are required for this project we’ll often quote them without proof.

Talking points

  • What do you think of the general agreement between theory and experiment for this week’s experiments?
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Through Engineers' Eyes: Engineering Mechanics by Experiment, Analysis and Design

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