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Force and Acceleration
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2023
Source: Nicholas Timmons, Asantha Cooray, PhD, Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Physical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA The goal of this experiment is to understand the components of force and their relation to motion through the use of Newton's second law by measuring the acceleration of a glider being acted upon by a force. Nearly every aspect of motion in everyday life can be described using Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. They describe how objects in...
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Probing The Structure And Dynamics Of Nucleosomes Using Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging
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2019
Here, we present a protocol to characterize nucleosome particles at the single-molecule level using static and time-lapse atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging techniques. The surface functionalization method described allows for the capture of the structure and dynamics of nucleosomes in high-resolution at the nanoscale.
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Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging and Force Spectroscopy of Supported Lipid Bilayers
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Cited by 34 •
2015
We describe a protocol for preparation of supported lipid bilayers and its characterization using atomic force microscopy and force spectroscopy.
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Intermolecular Forces
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2020
Atoms and molecules interact through bonds (or forces): intramolecular and intermolecular. The forces are electrostatic as they arise from interactions (attractive or repulsive) between charged species (permanent, partial, or temporary charges) and exist with varying strengths between ions, polar, nonpolar, and neutral molecules. The different types of intermolecular forces are ion–dipole, dipole–dipole, hydrogen bonds, and dispersion; among these, dipole–dipole, hydrogen bonds, and dispersion...
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Dynamics of Structures
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA It is rare nowadays that a whole year goes by without a major earthquake event wreaking havoc somewhere around the world. In some cases, like the 2005 Banda Ache earthquake in Indonesia, the damage involved large geographic areas and casualties in the six figures. In general, the number and intensity of earthquakes is not increasing, however, the vulnerability of the built environment is...
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Equilibrium requires the forces and rotational effects acting on an engineered system to balance. This balance allows engineers to determine how loads are distributed among components rather than treating each force independently. When the calculated actions do not produce a balanced condition, the structure may experience movement, excessive deformation, or instability, making equilibrium a central check in structural analysis.
Material stiffness controls how much a component deforms under an applied load. Two components carrying comparable forces can therefore show different deflections, affecting the structure’s shape and performance. Engineers consider stiffness alongside the force pattern to judge whether beams, columns, joints, or other parts remain within acceptable behavior under expected loading conditions.
These force effects describe different ways components respond to loading. Tension pulls, compression pushes, shear acts across a component, bending produces curvature, and torsion creates a twisting effect. Identifying the dominant response helps engineers connect an applied load to likely deformation or failure behavior and select an appropriate structural model for the component.
Loads are transferred through connected components such as beams, columns, joints, and foundations. The resulting distribution depends on the arrangement of the system and the types of forces produced along that route. Tracing this load path helps engineers identify highly loaded regions, understand how individual parts interact, and assess whether the complete structure can carry the imposed demand.
Engineers identify relevant loads, represent how those loads act on components, and analyze the resulting force effects, stresses, and deflections. Structural modeling supports this process by describing interactions among parts and testing expected or extreme conditions. The results can then guide material selection, reveal potential failure modes, and help verify whether the design performs as intended.
Force evaluation supports both design and assessment of buildings, bridges, vehicles, and mechanical systems. Engineers examine ordinary demands such as gravity, wind, or traffic, as well as extreme conditions including seismic motion. Comparing predicted stresses and deflections with required performance helps confirm safety, improve efficiency, and identify areas needing redesign or further investigation.