Through the years, many fire departments have become totally dependent on preconnected hoselines. At one time when staffing was good, hoselines off the rear hosebed were the norm. As staffing levels ...

There are more than just a few different types of hose loads that are used on engine companies throughout the United States, and they all work. The problem is that they don’t all work for every ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Calculating stress can be a relatively easy task; you may even remember it from school. However, it’s much more ...

Understanding the static, dynamic, and racking load capacities of wooden pallets is essential for safe, efficient material handling. While typical 48″x40″ stringer pallets support approximately 4,000 ...

Static flexural testing has long been conducted because it is a simple method for evaluating all types of materials. Static flexural testing of composite materials, in particular, was discussed in my ...

The institute develops new vehicle concepts and technologies against the background of future requirements for the transport system. The research field of vehicle architectures and lightweight ...