Ripper, William, 1853-1937 · London, New York [etc.] : Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 294
arying stressesin the frame and foundation of the engine. By the application, however, of properly placed and properlyproportioned balance-weights, combined with care in the generaldesign, much can be done to reduce vibration to a minimum. Effect of Inertia of Reciprocating Parts.—Considering first… … Fig. 326. and the total force on the piston is equal to 4000 lbs., this force actspressing on the cylinder-cover and piston equally. There is thena stress of 4000 lbs. acting in the bed-plate, the pressure on the coverpressing the engine to the left, and the pressure on the pistonpressing the…
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