Jointing is a basic function of engineering. For example, bolting two parts together can involve material properties and loading forces. Here, we will focus on preloading, shear and tear-out in a ...

Design engineers routinely rely on bolted joints, yet most guidance focuses on axial stiffness—often overlooking moment (pitch) stiffness, which can dominate compliance in ...

I have a 1975 Ford F-150 4x4 that I am working on restoring and modifying. I am currently going through the Dana 44 front axle, and I was curious how you can tell if a wheel bearing is spinning on the ...

Swapping GM’s family of LS engines into vehicles has created a small industry all unto itself. But as you can guess, it has also created issues and problems. This particular tech tip addresses one ...

As composite materials are used more extensively in structural applications, some test methods that once were considered very specialized and, therefore, not widely used, have become more significant.