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    How to rotate a triangle in an equation

    Hi, i have a set of definition for a triangle shape: -3/4<x<3/4 -x/sqrt(3) + sqrt(3)/4 < y < x/sqrt(3) +sqrt(3)/4 The centroid of this triangle is at 0,0 i want to rotate this triangle by a certain degree from the centroid but i am not sure how, because if i just multiply it by cos or sin...
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    How do you calculate the minimum film thickness?

    Hi, i am wondering how do you calculate the minimum film thickness between two plates, one smooth surface and another surface with a square microasperity. i am just very confused as to how do you determine the film thickness in between them. I have attached a paper which has a graph on...
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    Probelm with modeling a triangle

    Hi, i am trying to model a triangle in a square cell based on its dimension. However, i have some problem with parts of the code, i think it might be the logic behind my programming or over definition with the code itself. i have attached the code. the problem lies with the second half of...
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    Define boundary conditions of a polygon in a unit square cell

    Hi, I am wondering as to how to define the boundary condition for a shape in a unit cell. Just imagine that the shape is the hole for the unit cell. Hence, for a constant thickness on the untextured boundary, thickness is, let's say C, then for the circle, it's C+depth. For example for...
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    MATLAB Model a circle using finite difference equation in matlab

    hello. I have a MATLAB skeleton provided because i want to model a distribution with a circular geometry. all in all, i want the 3d graph of the code to be some type of cylinder. This is the code: % flat step condition for ii=1:nHi, for jj=1:nHj, if (X(ii)/R_P)<1 &...
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    Identifying Equivalent Force in New Location: Examples & Solutions

    hello. thanks for viewing my post. I want to know if there is a way to identify an equivalent force if I transfer the original force to a new location. is that possible? ill give an example. position of original force ----------(known distance)--------------------- desired new position of force...
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    Is it possible to connect two hydraulic jacks?

    it is possible to connect two hydraulic jacks together? it is possible to connect two hydraulic jacks together? i want to lift an inclined board using two hydraulic jacks at both ends of the board. is there a way that i can connect two hydraulic jacks together so that when i pump one of the...
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    Is it possible to connect two hydraulic jacks?

    it is possible to connect two hydraulic jacks together? it is possible to connect two hydraulic jacks together? i want to lift an inclined board using two hydraulic jacks at both ends of the board. is there a way that i can connect two hydraulic jacks together so that when i pump one of the...
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    Is it possible to connect two hydraulic jacks?

    it is possible to connect two hydraulic jacks together? i want to lift an inclined board using two hydraulic jacks at both ends of the board. is there a way that i can connect two hydraulic jacks together so that when i pump one of the jacks, the other is also being pumped. Any ideas how to lift...
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    Think of a device that can transfer a payload to a tether

    the ratchet method is not allowed. the mechanical device should be autonomus. Its like when i drop a payload onto it, it should automatically do the mechanical function. I was thinking about using pressurised air..
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    Creating a robot that will turn left and right

    the robot has to be fully automated. ouyr teachers told us we can use the adruino uno stuff. i had also look at videos on how to make robot on internet. well for the device turning, the robot has obtacles to avoid so i think its good if i can calculate the distance traveled and then program it...
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    Creating a robot that will turn left and right

    i have no background of building robots. i am only on year 12... i have limited knowledge about circuits and everything.
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    Creating a robot that will turn left and right

    hello. I want to know the instructions of how o make a robot but make it turn at several intervals to left and right,
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    Think of a device that can transfer a payload to a tether

    its not possible. the required tether is a rope.. any ideas please.. I am very desperate
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