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Engineering
Engineering is a discipline that deals with the design, construction, analysis and maintenance of structures, machines and systems using scientific methods, mathematical knowledge and physical principles. Engineering encompasses many fields and disciplines, ranging from mechanical and structural to chemical and aerospace. Wolfram|Alpha allows you to explore various facets of engineering, including computing formulas and constants for electricity, materials science, aerodynamics and more.
Explore data about aircraft, rockets, satellites or space probes.
Get information about a type of aircraft:
F-14 TomcatLook up a rocket property:
Ariane 5 massFind out where a specific satellite is right now:
orbital path of hubble telescopeGet information about probes of a specified type:
Mars missionsExplore the applications of the electromagnetic force for various practical purposes.
Compute characteristics of an AC signal:
AC source 110VCompute characteristics of a motor:
synchronous motor 6 polesExplore properties of ideal waveguides:
circular waveguideCalculate the forces on structures, such as bridges and buildings, that we use every day.
Compute the mandated ventilation rate:
indoor air quality, 3 bedrooms, 1600 sq ftCompute the deflection of a beam under load:
beam deformationUNSS21900 simple support beam deflection 150 lbfCalculate the max allowable weight on a bridge:
federal bridge gross weight regulation formulaCompute the properties of steam, saturated steam and phase boundaries.
Compute properties of steam at a given temperature:
steam 135CSpecify a temperature and pressure:
steam 400F 60psiCompute properties of saturated steam:
saturated steam 20atmLook up data regarding the global energy industry, including production, consumption and prices.
Get data on energy resources:
China energy productionCompute the cost for a specified quantity of electricity:
cost of 300 kWh of electricity in MinnesotaGet energy production data for a reactor:
annual energy production of Diablo Canyon 2Compute, analyze and plot properties of models that represent the behavior of control systems.
Analyze a transfer function model:
transfer function (s^2-3)/(-s^3-s+1)Analyze a state space model:
state {{0,1,0},{0,0,1},{1/5,-1,0}}, input {{0},{0},{1}}, output {{-3,0,1}}Generate frequency response plots:
Nyquist plot of the transfer function s/(s-1)^3Bode plot of s/(1-s) sampling period .02Look up details and formulas of fluid mechanics, including pressure, buoyancy and fluid flow.
Visualize a vortex field:
vortex potentialCompute fluid flow around an object:
flow around a cylinderDetermine change in fluid speed from pressure change:
velocity of water hammer with pressure difference of 20 atmCalculate barometric pressure:
p0=1 bar, height = 3kmrho=1g/cm^3, h=3m, atmospheric pressure=1 bar, p=?Look up information about measuring devices, including things like name, precision and range.
Discover how to measure different physical properties:
acceleration measuring devicesGet information about a measurement instrument:
crankshaft position sensorUncover subtypes of general devices:
instances of a particle detectorDiscover what different devices measure:
a bubble chamber measuresRELATED EXAMPLES
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Look up information regarding mechanical engineering formulas and constants for topics including refrigeration and materials science.
Compute the maximum force of a spring:
spring maximum forceDo a cooling load computation:
residential cooling loadFind the stress on a cylinder:
diameter 5mm and force 2N, what is the mechanical stressExplore the science and applications of sound and acoustics. See how waves interact with liquids, solids and gases.