Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

While it's true that our cherished classic trucks were built when things were meant to last there's a limit to the service life of any mechanical part. As an example, can you guess how many times the ...

Back in 2011 we kicked off a project called the Hot Rod Hauler. The premise was simple enough. We needed a truck capable of pulling heavy trailers, hauling parts, and surviving the kinds of abuse a ...

It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...

The efficiency of modern SoC timing closure critically depends upon the effectiveness of the timing fixes and their implementation. As we scale down to deep submicron technology, the complexity of ...

In any mechanical system, the best components will only deliver optimum performance if they are designed to work together and are properly connected. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the ...