Different structures have different functions or purposes. The individual parts of any structure need to be selected, arranged and fixed together carefully to make sure the structure carries out its ...

Structures can be either man-made or natural. Man-made structures are made by people hence the term man-made. Examples include a bicycle, chair, crane. Natural structures are found in the environment.

In my August 2021 column, I introduced the composites building block approach as a step-by-step series of mechanical tests of increasing complexity, coupled with analyses performed at each step, that ...

Fuel cells offer a promising solution for clean energy with advantages over traditional electric power systems, including extended driving range and higher energy density. Despite these benefits, the ...

A formula type racing-car was designed and built for the "Formula SAE" competition. Lightweight design was achieved separately in two areas, i.e. the pipe frames and bulkheads, by employing two ...