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Strain Testing of Crankshafts, Engine Frames, and Cylinders

Hardy, H. M.
Technician and Administrative Engineer, The Cooper-Bessemer Corp., Mount Vernon, Ohio

Kuivinen, T. O.
Technician and Administrative Engineer, The Cooper-Bessemer Corp., Mount Vernon, Ohio

Pages: 8    Published: Jan 1950

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Abstract

This paper presents some examples of wire-resistance strain gage testing of cast iron machine parts to determine design weaknesses. Design modifications were made on cast crankshafts, engine frames, and compressor cylinders before such parts were placed in production.