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Posts by Corey Rasmussen
Curved beams are sometimes a necessary evil. Whether it is a link of chain or a banana link, they don't calculate stresses the same as a straight link. After recently designing a banana link, I...
Rail Tie Fabrication The rail tie to rail joint (RTJ) is the most critical area of the coaster. With this we will be paying special attention to all aspects of it. From selecting material to...
No one wants their roller coaster to fly apart as you’re riding it! We need to understand our loads so that we can prevent failure. Using our general calculations, we are able to know what they...
The age old question has finally been answered. Is there an easy way to tell if a number is divisible by 7? Yes there is. The trick is not as easy as say 2, 3 or 9, but much simpler than doing the...
Designing a roller coaster can be a tedious challenge. Where do you begin? So many decisions to make is daunting to anyone. We'll, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. In order to...
New to Solidworks? It is a complex and daunting piece of software. Let's explore this powerful tool in 1 minute bites. We'll start at the beginning, with...