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How the Jaws of Life Work
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The "Jaws of Life" is a huge tool used to free people from mangled cars and burning or collapsed buildings. Learn about this amazingly powerful machine and how it saves lives.
How Caterpillar Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain Loaders Work
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You know those loaders used in construction and landscaping that dig up and pick up EVERYTHING? Learn how these incredible machines work!
How Air Brakes Work
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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.
How Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders Work
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You see backhoe-loaders on nearly every construction site around town. Learn how these amazing machines work and what they are able to do.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car – but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.
How Elevators Work
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In action movies, elevators regularly plummet to the basement, landing in a spectacular ball of fire. Is this possible? There are some sophisticated engineering techniques at work behind every elevator ride you take.
Why do some dump trucks have extra moveable axles?
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I see many dump trucks with wheels on two rear axles on the ground, and a third axle with elevated wheels that can be lowered. These seem to be used when the truck is full -- but why include what must be expensive hardware to raise and lower the wheels? Why not just keep them down at all times?
Top 10 Ways to Lower and Lift Your Car or Truck
There are several common ways to raise or lower your vehicle profile. Check out the top 10 ways to lower and lift your car or truck.
How Car Crushers Work
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Car crushers compress the remains of a junked car after the useful parts are stripped. Find out how car crushers work and learn why car crushing is necessary.
How Wave Pools Work
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When the heat sets in, there's nothing like a day at the water park to cool things down -- water parks and their massive wave pools are a huge weekend attraction. Ever wonder what kind of machinery it takes to produce a wave? Learn exactly how an oce