Michael William Spindler

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When is it appropriate to use Expert Judgement in Science and Engineering and when must one's actions and decisions be bounded by Knowledge?

There are circumstances when acting upon expert judgement is desirable; for example: 1. In an emergency situation where a quick decision is vital. 2. Where an innovation is being made that has not...

04 April 2017 7,098 12 View

Please give a clear definition of the differences between "Tensorial Shear Strain", "Engineering Shear Strain" and "True Shear Strain"?

I am finding nomenclature relating to shear strain confusing. Is there a completely standardised definition for the terms: Tensorial Shear Strain Engineering Shear Strain True Shear Strain The...

12 December 2016 5,358 7 View

What is the fractal dimension of scientific knowledge and how is it affected by research?

It seems to me that knowledge should have a fractal dimension. This dimension must have increased over the history of science. Has this fractal dimension ever been measured? How can it be...

12 December 2016 4,316 4 View

Should all research data be published in full?

For various reasons the funding of research sometimes requires that the data is kept confidential and is not included in publications. Is this ever justified, such as for commercial reasons,...

10 October 2016 2,197 3 View

How to turn fundamental research in engineering into general engineering practice?

The Nobel laureate Lord Porter, former president of the Royal Society, has been quoted saying: "There are two kinds of research—applied research and not-yet-applied research." However, as a...

06 June 2016 8,425 0 View

Who can perform chemical analysis for total and insoluble carbon and nitrogen in stainless steel?

I am looking for a laboratory that can perform chemical analysis of austenitic stainless steel samples to determine total and insoluble carbon and nitrogen. Please suggest a best techniques and...

07 July 2014 6,922 2 View

What specimen geometry, heating, cooling and crack monitoring do these test rigs use?

Mark In the Swansea University TMF test machines. Can you say more about the specimen geometry, heating, cooling and potential drop methods used?

01 January 1970 1,002 1 View

Is Finite Element Analysis like a Three Legged Stool?

I borrowed this way of visualising finite element analysis (or FEM) from Bhoje and Chellapandi SB Bhoje, P Chellapandi, Creep fatigue design of FBR components, Transactions of the Indian Institute...

01 January 1970 6,684 0 View

Could we Combine the Determination of Mechanical Properties with Inelastic Finite Element Analysis?

This would be computationally demanding! Nevertheless, currently we tend to determine Material Property Constitutive relations by fitting simple uniaxial isothermal experimental test results (to...

01 January 1970 6,622 0 View