Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are my results different from my textbook? A: Ensure you are using SI units. MechLab defaults to Pascals (Pa) for pressure and Kelvin (K) for temperature unless specified otherwise in the module documentation.

Q: Does MechLab support liquid-vapor mixtures? A: Yes. The State module in Thermodynamics handles quality ($x$) calculations for substances within the vapor dome.

Q: Can I use MechLab for dynamic loading? A: Currently, the Mechanics module is focused on Statics. Dynamic analysis is planned for the v0.2.0 release.