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  1. kkomschl

    Is an interference fit considered a pre-load?

    Hello, I was wondering if the hoop stress from a bushing interference fit inside of a bore can be considered a preload. From my understanding, if a bushing is installed in a bore with an interference fit, the interference fit creates a hoop stress around the entire diameter of the bore. If...

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