Learning Resources
How can buildings be classified?
How can buildings be classified? We spend a lot of time in various structures, more so than we ever do outside. There are different types of buildings we spend our time in and might be involved in constructing, so let’s have a look at how we can classify these buildings. Classification of buildings based on […]
What is Agile Software Development?
What is Agile Software Development? Agile development is an approach that is a combination of iterative and incremental sequences with a focus on process adaptability and customer satisfaction via a rapid delivery of the working product. Unlike the more traditional waterfall model previously used in development, where each step is completed sequentially, agile promotes an […]
What is the Software Development LifeCycle?
What is the Software Development LifeCycle? The SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a breakdown of all the steps involved in the creation of software and will normally move through the following steps: Why is it used? The SDLC gives a business or team a tried-and-tested foundation for every software related project that they produce. […]
What are coding standards? Do we really need them?
What are coding standards? Do we really need them? Coding standards are rules and guidelines that help developers create cleaner, more readable, and more efficient code with minimal bugs and errors. They also offer a uniform way for developers to build highly functional code. Coding standards aren’t the personal opinions of any one developer. They […]
How does the grain size affect the strength of a material?
How does the grain size affect the strength of a material? In this article we are going to focus on how the grain size impacts on yield strength. What is a grain? A crystal can be modelled as a unit lattice in which atoms are arranged in a specific position, when a group of crystals […]
Material deformation techniques
Material deformation techniques This article discusses various methods where materials are forcibly deformed, and their physical or microstructural properties are altered. This is done to enhance certain mechanical or electrical properties. The deformation usually takes place at high or low temperatures, and this is reflected in the naming of the process. Cold Working This process […]
The Four Fundamental Forces that Enable Aircraft to Fly
In this article, we will identify the four main forces concerned with aircraft in flight. We will discuss the nature of these forces and deduce mathematical and descriptive definitions
What is pseudocode and why do we use it in programming?
What is pseudocode and why do we use it in programming? As much as software developers would love to jump straight into programming when they get a new project or feature, that’s not a good idea and can lead to poor design and mistakes being made. Firstly, the developer(s) will create algorithms to represent what […]
What is an algorithm and why do we use them in computing?
What is an algorithm and why do we use them in computing? An algorithm is implemented via a programming language. Although different programming languages have different syntax, similar to French and Italian having different syntax, and may be designed for different purposes, how they implement an algorithm remains roughly the same. They have the same […]
How to Draw and Analyse Free Body Diagrams (FBDs)
In this free engineering tutorial we shall review What is a Free Body Diagram (FBD), Steps to draw a Free Body Diagram and Examples
What is Mechanical Testing of Engineering Materials?
This article will investigate the various ways in which mechanical testing techniques can be applied to engineering materials.
What is the Difference between Transformers and Rectifiers in Power Supplies?
What is the Difference between Transformers and Rectifiers? We shall first need to recap on some background knowledge relating to induction
Solid Solution Strengthening
High purity metals, while useful, are often softer and weaker than their alloys. The mechanical properties such as yield strength and…
Dispersion strengthening
What is dispersion strengthening? Dispersion strengthening is a process carried out to improve the properties of metals by adding…
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight. This article will give a brief overview of a typical flight of an aircraft
What is Meant by Inductance
Introduction to Inductance. The behaviour of the inductor is based on the properties of the magnetic field generated in a coil of wire.
Capacitors Explained for Engineers
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight. This article will give a brief overview of a typical flight of an aircraft
How do we Measure Airspeed and Altitude of Aircraft?
Measuring the airspeed and altitude of an aircraft it is not as simple as you might first think, and requires the consideration of a…
What are Flight Control Surfaces?
This section will identify the main components within an aircraft, more from the point of view of large external parts, more specifically,
What are Periodic Waves?
Periodic waves are discussed including engineering examples worked calculations
What is Electromagnetic Induction?
Principles and Worked Examples Electromagnetic (EM) induction occurs when an electromagnetic field (emf) is induced in a wire, or more…
Engineering Projects – The critical path
Following on from our last article on engineering projects – planning for success (catch up here), this article expands on project…
Engineering Projects – Planning for success!
Being an engineer is much more than just performing calculations and making drawings. In the real-world, professional engineers are…
Aircraft Design – Aerofoil and Wing Design for Preliminary Aircraft Design
Part 2 of 3 of our Aircraft Design series. In this 20-minute video you will learn about aerofoil and wing design. If this video interests…
Aircraft Design – How to use Wing and Thrust Loading in your designs
This 18-minute video is the first tutorial in our new aircraft design series. The topic is how designers use thrust loading and wing…
Understanding Variation in Manufacturing
Variation is defined as “a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.” In this article…
Engineering Materials…What ‘stuff’ is made from
Engineering can be defined as the application of science and technology to create or produce something of use. In order to ‘produce’…