Maximum shear stress theory provides failure criteria for mechanical components made of ductile material. This failure criterion is developed by the French mechanical engineer, Henri Tresca, and...
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What is a Topographic Survey? A topographic survey identifies and measures the exact location, shapes, arrangements, and features of all-natural and manmade features on a specified land surface....
Brownfield vs Greenfield: Differences Between Brownfield and Greenfield Oil and Gas Projects
The term "Brownfield vs. Greenfield" is frequently heard during project execution. This is a very meaningful term for the oil & gas industry. But, the term greenfield vs brownfield is not only...
What is Von Mises Theory of Failure? Formula for Von Mises Stress
Von Mises Stress criterion is one of the widely used criteria for designing ductile material engineering components. To judge if a design is within design limits and will work safely for its design...
What is a Double Block and Bleed (DBB) Valve? Its Working and Application
Oil and gas, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals rely heavily on complex pipe systems to transport fluids, gases, and chemicals. In these applications, maintaining a tight seal, isolating equipment,...
Moment of Inertia: Introduction, Definition, Formula, Units, Applications
Moment of Inertia is a very useful term for mechanical engineering and piping stress analysis. It represents the rotational inertia of an object. The moment of inertia signifies how difficult is to...