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    AS3990 Maximum Permissible Stresses in Snug Tight Bolts

    In AS3990 there is a factor in the Bearing Stress calc for Max Permissible Stress in Snug Tight Bolts of 2.1. See below. I was wondering if anyone can explain where is factor came from and why it is being applied to this particular calc. Thanks, Jason
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    Torque Power and Force

    Thanks Greg. There was a problem with the interface between the chair and the calculator...702kN
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    Torque Power and Force

    I am sorry chicopee but I don't recall asking for you to do my work. A simple yes or no would have worked quite well. My main reason for the question was I am trying to get my head around the concept of either varying force or torque based on radius. For instance, if I assume torque is...
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    Torque Power and Force

    I am trying to work out the torque required at a shaft so I can size a gearbox. My shaft is connected to a sprocket of 260mm dia. The force applied to the sprocket due to a chain is 340kN (this is the summation of all of the resistances) The diameter of the shaft to which I will be attaching a...

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