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Is this a reasonable axle stress for a 6x4 tractor unit?
Hi there, I need to work out the approximate stress in the half shafts of the rear axle set of a 6x4 tractor unit. So far I have the following: Engine torque: ~1500 Nm overall gear ratio: ~1:65 Torque at wheels: ~97500 Nm Torque in each half shaft: ~24375 Nm Stress in 70 mm half shaft: ~360...- mattnz
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- Forum: Transmission, Driveline, Hybrid Drive engineering
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Genetic Engineering AND Organics
In my country (New Zealand)there is considerable debate at present over the introduction of genetically engineered crops and animals. News articles will interview organic farmers on their views, as if organic farmers are directly opposed to GE. From my point of view, the most efficient and...- mattnz
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- Forum: Agricultural engineering other topics
