Executive Summary Any noise beyond liquid simply flowing in a pipe is likely not a good thing. Two potentially dangerous noises in pipes/pumping systems are water hammer and cavitation. What Noises are “bad” Noises? Whether it’s water in your own pipes at home, or you’re in a pump station with, […]
What is Section Modulus, S?
Executive Summary: One of the most basic properties of a beam is its section modulus. How does the section modulus, S, come into play in structural design? And, why should I care? What is a beam? Keeping it simple here, a beam is a horizontal member supported at two ends. When you stand in the […]