The global modern industry is a massive operation that works on a scale almost impossible to comprehend. At every stage, it ...

Through the years, many fire departments have become totally dependent on preconnected hoselines. At one time when staffing was good, hoselines off the rear hosebed were the norm. As staffing levels ...

There are more than just a few different types of hose loads that are used on engine companies throughout the United States, and they all work. The problem is that they don’t all work for every ...

Understanding the static, dynamic, and racking load capacities of wooden pallets is essential for safe, efficient material handling. While typical 48″x40″ stringer pallets support approximately 4,000 ...

The effects of static loads (e.g. lift and maneuvers) and dynamic loads (e.g. gust encounter and/or turbulence) are analyzed in aircraft design using models and assumptions. The validation of these ...