Yeah I assumed that would be the case. My design uses only two splitting blades perpendicular from each other, so the logs would just be split into 4. I thought that if i just analyzed the cutting with one splitting knife (cutting the log in half), my design would be safe.
Sorry to create any confusion. What im looking to calculate is the splitting force required to split the wood as shown in the attached link (first video).http://www.cord-master.com/video.html
thanks alot for your help guys...The application i'm calculating for is splitting wood across the length of the log.... ive tried the calculations with the values i obtained with your help. The value for shear parallel to grain ends up around 2300 psi, and i'm still getting a similar value...
Im trying to get a splitting force required for wood with as Strength in Shear at 2660 psi. The Log i'm calculating for is 16" Diam. and 20" long. Im ending up with like 851000 lbs required to split which seems really high.... Does anyone know if this is right...I dont think it is
