Damping Coefficient – Calculation, Values, FAQ
Damping coefficient is a material property that measures the ability to absorb energy from a system after loading. For example, a basketball has a low coefficient because it bounces back,…
Engineering
David Etukudo Hazen-Williams vs Darcy-Weisbach
Both Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach equations compute head loss due to friction in a pipe. Hazen-Williams coefficient is a function of only the pipe roughness vs Darcy-Weisbach which considers internal roughness,…
Beam Pocket
A beam pocket provides a recessed space that holds the end of an intersecting beam in a wall or column. Beam pockets are crucial in the design and construction of…
Sarah DeGuzman IP44 vs. IP54 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. An IP44 rating protects from solid particles that are over 1mm…
IP67 vs. IP68 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. With an IP67 rating, it can be fully submerged in fresh…
IP44 vs. IP45 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. The IP44 rating protects against water splashing from any angle vs…
IP55 vs. IP57 – Differences and Application
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. IP55 protects vs a nozzle spray from any direction, whereas IP57…
IP45 vs. IP65 – Differences and Application
A 2-digit suffix is used by the IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system to identify the level of ingress protection for enclosures. The IP65 certification indicates the device has the highest…
Bullheading a Tee – Process, Applicable Codes, Pressure Loss
Bullheading a tee refers to designing a pipe fitting in a manner where the branch pipe connection is of a larger diameter than the run connections. In this article, you…
IP56 vs IP66 – Differences and Applications
The IP (Ingress Protection) enclosure system uses a 2-digit suffix to describe the degree of ingress protection for enclosures. IP56 protects against dust that may harm equipment vs IP66 which…