The Efficient Engineer is a channel aimed at mechanical and civil engineers. The mission is to simplify engineering concepts, one video at a time!
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From “The Efficient Engineer”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: http://go.nebula.tv/the-efficient-engineer Watch my bonus video on joint diagrams: https://nebula.tv/videos/the-efficient-engineer-understanding-the-joint-diagram — This video takes a detailed look at bolted joints, and how preload, the tensile force that develops in a joint as it is torqued, can…
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From “The Efficient Engineer”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) The bundle with CuriosityStream is no longer available – sign up directly for Nebula with this link to get the discount! https://go.nebula.tv/theefficientengineer Watch the bonus video on hydraulic systems here: https://nebula.tv/videos/the-efficient-engineer-understanding-hydraulic-systems ⚙️ This video explores different methods that can be use to amplify a force, and…
From “The Efficient Engineer”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) This surprisingly simple device can be used to convert a change in temperature into a mechanical displacement.
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