Hello
again and welcome to 2007,
We hope
you enjoyed your summer break and managed to find a bit of sunshine during your
holiday. In this issue, Motovated would like to provide you with another tip,
offer you some free COSMOS training, introduce you to some new staff members and
provide a bit of
humour.
Greg
Morehouse
General Manager
Engineering Analyst
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2007 Calendar:
Our complimentary desk calendars have been sent out for
2007.
If you haven't received yours, or have lost the stand
from last year, please give us a call and we will gladly send you out a copy.
Download your 2007 calendar here
(2.9Mb)
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Tips and Tricks: Designing for torsional loading |
Cross bracing |
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As seen
from the figures opposite, diagonal bracing adds significant torsional stiffness
compared to conventional cross bracing. This is because the diagonal members are
primarily under bending stress and are very rigid.
Perpendicular cross members are subject to torsion which cause the twisting
action (and deflection)
So, to
get better torsional stiffness with less material and weight, use diagonal
braces wherever you can!
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No bracing |
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Diagonal bracing |
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(sourced from: Design of Weldments, Blodgett, O. W) |
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COSMOS Users Group "How to" Seminar |
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Motovated, in conjunction with InterCAD, are pleased
to offer the COSMOS Users Group "How To" seminar. This is free to both existing
COSMOS Users and those considering the benefits and road-blocks of advanced
analysis.
Click here to learn more... |
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Meet the new members of team Motovated: |
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Late
last year Darrell Smith came onboard as our new Machine Design Manager, and Will
Hamill as a Design Engineer. We are really looking forward to working with them,
and their contribution to the team.
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Darrell Smith:
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After
5½ years as Product Development Manager at Clough Agriculture, NZ largest
agricultural machinery manufacturer, Darrell joins Motovated as a principle and
Machine Design Manager.
Read more...... |
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Will Hamill:
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Will joins the team as a bright new engineering graduate
from Canterbury University, with interests in computers, CAD and circus
arts. |
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A bit of fun... |
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An arts student, sick of working at McDonalds for what had seemed an
eternity decided to get a job working as a
labourer at a construction site.
Being a usual overconfident artsy, he soon began to brag to the other workers
about all sorts of things. One day he decided to brag that he could outdo anyone
in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of the wiry engineer
on the site. After several minutes, the engineer had had enough.
"Why don't you put your money where your mouth is," said the engineer. "I
will bet a week's wages that I can haul something in a wheelbarrow over to that
building that you won't be able to wheel back."
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"You're on, little guy!" the braggart replied. "Let's see what you got."
The engineer reached out and grabbed the wheelbarrow by the handles. Then,
nodding to the young man, he said, "All right: Get in."
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And we've moved! |
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Come and see our new premises at Level 1, Unit 32 Newpark Estate, 103
Bamford Street, Christchurch. And please update your records with our new
mailing address:
PO Box 19 679
Woolston 8241
Christchurch, New Zealand
Hope you are enjoying the new year, we look forward
to working with you in continuing to provide the best engineering services
possible.
Greg and the team at Motovated,
"Engineering Your Vision"
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