Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [13:38]
Museum of Science
Ei E: Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills Lesson 1
A storybook introduces the engineering challenge and context. In this story, Leif, a boy from Denmark, learns about mechanical engineering as he designs his own windmill. [12:42]
Learn Engineering
Learn Engineering: Cutting Force Analysis: Merchant's Circle
Did you know that tools used to make mechanical structures experience forces? Learn how to predict those forces using Merchant's circle analysis. Site also includes an article which discusses all concepts covered in the video. [5:44]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: What Is a Torsion Spring Hinge?
See how adding this spring to a hinge makes it easier to open or close. [0:36]
Other
Matlab: Understanding Control Systems, Part 2: Feedback Control Systems
Explore introductory examples to learn about the basics of feedback control systems. Learn how feedback control is used to automate processes, and discover how it deals with system variations and unexpected environmental changes. The...
Other
Basics of Mechanical Systems
What are the essential parts to a mechanical system, and what roles do they play? [2:46]