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link to Video-Smooth Roller Coaster Transitions Part 3: The Iterative Approach

Video-Smooth Roller Coaster Transitions Part 3: The Iterative Approach

Now that we have a way to determine the G forces at any point, we can use our existing point and the G force to calculate the next point. Get ready for some sweet rides and MATH! Calm down, I've...

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link to Video-Designing Smooth Transitions for a Roller Coaster – Part 2

Video-Designing Smooth Transitions for a Roller Coaster – Part 2

As we continue our journey on how to create buttery smooth transitions, we need to consider what the radius needs to be at any point and the corresponding velocity. Both of these are easily...

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link to What to Do When Super Glue Doesn’t Bond

What to Do When Super Glue Doesn’t Bond

I was getting frustrated! This was the third time I was attempting to super glue my 3D printed prototype together and the glue just wasn't holding. In my younger years, I would have already smashed...

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link to Video-How to Make Smooth Transitions on Your Roller Coaster

Video-How to Make Smooth Transitions on Your Roller Coaster

We've all been on them, jerky roller coasters that bounce you around. They are uncomfortable, un-enjoyable and you never want to ride them again. Well, there is some math we can do to get...

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link to FREE Hydraulic Pump and Motor Pressure, Flow and Torque Calculator

FREE Hydraulic Pump and Motor Pressure, Flow and Torque Calculator

I've had lots of fun creating this hydraulic pump and motor calculator! Unlike the other online calculators out there, this one allows you to select the inputs you want and then get the outputs...

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link to Video-Causal Analysis of the Tay River Bridge Collapse: 1879

Video-Causal Analysis of the Tay River Bridge Collapse: 1879

On December 28, 1879, 75 people lost their lives while traveling from Southern Scotland to Dundee when crossing the River Tay. The 55 - 72 mph sustained winds caused are part of the cause, but what...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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