Derive an expression for the thermal resistance through a hollow spherical shell of inside radius ri and outside radius ro having a thermal conductivity k.

What is the major difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics from the polymerization structure point of view?

The power source in a certain welding setup generates 3500w that is transferred to the low carbon steel work with a heat transfer factor of 0.85. the melting factor in the operation is 0.45. a continuous fillet weld is to be made with a cross-sectional area of 23 mm2 determine the travel speed at which the welding can be accomplished.

Two slings are used to lift a girder of length l and uniform weight per unit length. what is the best position for the slings if the bending moment due to the weight of the girder is to be kept to a minimum?