Many biological processes are influenced by the mechanical rigidity of surrounding tissues. Now, a combination of experiments and mathematical modelling has been used to describe the precise molecular ...

Heat, pressure, friction, and the transmission of torque. These are basic clutch requirements and conditions we'll discuss in this month's Series. Slide your hand across a desk or table top. Feel the ...

• Clutches typically transfer torque via in-line or parallel shafts. • Most single revolution clutches can stop only about 10% of their load capacity. • The torque capacity of a wrap-spring clutch or ...

Total Knock Out!: American Powertrain gets you into a high-torque capacity (and efficient!) five-speed TKO 600 in a weekend There’s nothing quite like the crisp gear whine and snap that go with an old ...

Most of us don't get to choose what kind of clutch sits between the crankshaft and the transmission -- that decision has already been made on the factory floor. So whether your clutch is as wet as a ...

Q I own a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 74,000 miles on it. It has the five-speed manual transmission and hydraulic clutch. A year ago, I had a problem where it wouldn't shift right -- it didn't want to go ...