At one time this inspection requirement in steel pressure vessels was very important, but today it is mainly of historical interest. The rivet itself can develop transverse cracks between head and shadoi:10.1007/978-3-662-10680-8_30Josef Krautkrämer...
Classification of Joints by Complexity Joints can be classified based on their complexity, which is the number of bones involved in the joint. There are simple, compound, and complex joints. Simple Joints Simple joints are the joints where only two articular surfaces, or bones, come together. ...
Hinge Joint resembles the hinge of a door. The movement is around one axis that is horizontal. An example is an elbow joint (between the trochlea of the humerus and trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna). The pivot joint is a disc that rotates ins...
A caulked joint is a joint primarily used forcast-ironpipes that have hub-and-spigot connections. This type of joint is made by packing the space between the two pipes with a putty or caulking compound. This type of joint is not as common as it used to be because of how much effort i...
A pipe joint is a key component to any successful plumbing system, and it can be used nearly anywhere to help withstand the pressure of each pipe. There are three categories of these joints, with several areas within each category. The first set focuses on flared and sweated joints, and ...
There are seven types of synovial joints. These include plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, compound, ball and socket, and saddle joints. What are the characteristics of the synovial joint? Synovial joints contain synovial fluid. This is a viscous fluid that facilitates movement within the joint. ...
of types of welding joints, each with particular features that make it well suited to different tasks. In order to create a successful metal joint, it's essential that you choose the right type of joint for the right type of metal and for the purpose you're creating the joint to serve....
Fracture, in pathology, a break in a bone caused by stress. Certain normal and pathological conditions may predispose bones to fracture. Children have relatively weak bones because of incomplete calcification, and older adults, especially women past meno
Our body’s collagen production naturally begins to slow down as we age. We can thank this degenerative process for signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sagging skin, and joint pains due to weaker or decreased cartilage. (Hello, skeleton legs.) ...
Simple machine, any of several devices with few or no moving parts that are used to modify motion and force in order to perform work. They are the simplest mechanisms known that can increase force. The simple machines are the inclined plane, the lever, t