English (en) Bending Moment Bending moment (M) is a measure of the internal bending force that causes a structural element (like a beam, column, or shaft) to deform or fail under an external load. It quantifies the rotational effect of forces acting at a distance from a specific point, leading to curvature or flexure in...
Category: Engineering
Brake
English (en) Brake A mechanism used to slow down or stop a vehicle. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Accelerator Yorùbá (yo) Ìjánu Decomposition: Ohun tí a fi ń dá nǹkan dúró. A yá a lò láti ara okùn tí a ń fi sí ẹṣin lẹ́nu. The term was borrowed for use in vehicles...
Boiler
English (en) Boiler A device for generating steam or hot water. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Adiabatic Process Yorùbá (yo) Amómigbóná Decomposition: Ohun èlò tó ń mú omi gbóná.
Bolted Joint
English (en) Bolted Joint A connection using bolts to fasten components. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Key Yorùbá (yo) Òǹdè olóòka Decomposition: Ohun tí a fi ń de nǹkan papọ̀ tí ó rí róbótó bí òòka. A fastener that is round like a ring. Ìsopọ̀-ẹ̀rọ olóǹdè Decomposition: A mechanical connection that uses bolts...
Bending Moment
English (en) Bending Moment The internal moment that induces bending of a beam. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Alloy Yorùbá (yo) Amúrintẹ̀ Decomposition: Ohun tó ń mú kí irin tẹ̀. The force that causes a beam or shaft to bend. Agbára amóhunèlòtẹ̀ Decomposition: Amú-ohun-èlò-tẹ̀. Agbára tó ń mú kí òpó gbọọrọ agbẹrù-sórí...
Bearing
English (en) Bearing In engineering, a bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion and reduces friction between moving parts, typically to facilitate smooth rotation or linear movement. Bearings are crucial in supporting loads (radial, axial, or combined) while allowing controlled motion with minimal energy loss. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Pulley ...
Ammeter
English (en) Ammeter Instrument for measuring electric current. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Instrumentation Yorùbá (yo) Ẹ̀rọ ìwọ̀n mànàmáná Decomposition: Ohun-èlò tí a fi ń ṣe òǹdiwọ̀n ipa tàbí agbára iná mànàmáná. An instrument used in measuring the current of electricity in a circuit. Ẹ̀rọ ìfidíwọ̀n mànàmáná Decomposition: Ohun èlò tí a...
Alloy
English (en) Alloy An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals (or a metal and another element) combined to make a material that is stronger or better in some way than the individual metals on their own. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Zinc Plating Yorùbá (yo) Àdàlù-irin Decomposition: Irin tí ó...
Aerospace Engineering
English (en) Aerospace Engineering Field focused on the design and development of aircraft and spacecraft. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Engine Yorùbá (yo) Ìmọ̀-ìgbédìde ọkọ̀ ojú sánmà Decomposition: Ìmọ̀ nípa ṣíṣe àti kíkọ́ ọkọ̀ inú òfuurujágádo. The knowledge or art of building flying machines in the air and space. Ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ-sáyẹ́ǹsì ọkọ̀...
Adiabatic Process
English (en) Adiabatic Process A process where no heat is transferred to or from the system. Other languages: Hausa, Igbo Related terms Boiler Yorùbá (yo) Ìlànà àìfàyègbooru Decomposition: Ìyípadà tó wáyé nínúu gáàsì láì jẹ́ pé ooru kankan wọlé tàbí jáde. Adiabatic means not letting heat pass through, either in or out. Ìlànà...