The Component Atlas

Interactive technical specifications for common engineering components. Click a component to view design principles, manufacturing methods, and failure modes.

How to Use

  • Step 1: Select a Discipline (e.g., Mechanical) from the dropdown.
  • Step 2: Choose a component from the sidebar list.
  • Step 3: Review the technical data, including Design Principles and Failure Modes.
  • Step 4: Check the "Recommended Standards" for further reading.

Engineering Logic

  • Cross-Disciplinary: Highlights how mechanical failures affect electrical systems (and vice-versa).
  • Failure Mode Analysis: Essential knowledge for maintenance and design reviews.
  • Smart References: Auto-suggests relevant ISO/BS standards based on your selection.

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Select a hardware component from the left to view specs, failure modes, and related standards.

Bridging Theory and Practice

University education often focuses on first principles (Calculus, Thermodynamics), leaving a "knowledge gap" regarding real-world hardware components. The Component Atlas is designed to bridge this gap for Early Career Engineers.

Failure Mode Awareness

Understanding how a component works is only half the battle; knowing how it fails is critical for Design, Maintenance, and Safety cases. By studying common failure modes (e.g., Brinelling in bearings, Cavitation in pumps, Creep in turbine blades), you can design more robust systems and troubleshoot site issues effectively.

This database is cross-referenced with standard industry codes (ASME, ISO, BS) to ensure you are using the correct terminology in your technical reports.