Hi.
I have been involved in a project regarding loading of fertilizer onto ships. It is heavy duty equipment with an estimated total weight of 350.000kg.
The fertilizer most likely contains chloride and I'm kind of worried with respect to SCC in all those stainless steel bolts they are using...
I really hope some of you may be able to help me with this problem...
I have an axle which is supported at one end in a bearing and at the other end there is a clutch.
The problem is that the axle is not straight, which results in the axle bending. It is kind of S-shaped. (Badly turned)
What I...
I hope this is the right forum to ask this question....
I have been seeking all over the net (and this forum)for information regarding lightweight design principles regarding aerostructures, but so far with very little luck.
Maybe because "lightweight design" is basically the wrong...