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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Potential engine damage from 8-cylinder period harmonics and the capabilities of torsional crankshaft dampers.19th Mar 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan329
Competitor improvements and proposing progressive development changes.27th Mar 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan330
Letter arranging an unofficial visit to a research student to discuss crankshaft torsional vibrations.17th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan331
Letter detailing the methodology and results for crankshaft torsion tests.19th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan332
Letter discussing ongoing tests on crankshaft stiffness and torsional frequency, including related calculations.19th Apr 1933Box 25 \ 3  Scan333
Blueprint detailing the method for measuring the twist in crankshafts.19th Apr 1933Box 25 \ 3  Scan334
Letter to Major Carter at the Royal Aircraft Establishment regarding crankshaft torsional vibrations and attached test information.23th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan335
Crankshaft stiffness, calculations, and comparisons with other engine designs.23th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan336
Letter discussing upcoming tests on experimental crankshafts and the F.X1 aero engine torsional period.25th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan337
Letter from H. Constant at the Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge, to Mr. Tresilian arranging a meeting.25th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan338
Letter from the Royal Aircraft Establishment concerning Crankshaft Torsion Tests.25th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan339
Letter to H. Constant at the Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge, to arrange a visit for the following week.26th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan340
Letter from the Royal Aircraft Establishment regarding crankshaft torsional vibrations and the stiffness of a new 20 HP shaft.30th Apr 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan341
Letter to Major B.C. Carter of the Royal Aircraft Establishment regarding crankshaft torsional vibrations and bearing stiffness formulas.1st May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan342
Bearing stiffness measurements for different engine models and outlining a proposal for future experiments.3rd May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan343
Letter to the Engineering Laboratory in Cambridge regarding crankshaft dimensions, test results, and a formula for estimating torsional periods.3rd May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan344
Letter discussing modifications to Carter's formula for a 6-cylinder engine and related experiments.5th May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan345
Visit to Cambridge Engineering Laboratory regarding crankshaft research and torsional vibration testing.5th May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan346
Engine experiments with gas from oil and preparations for airship work.16th May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan347
Letter discussing torsion test results on a wide-web Phantom crankshaft and requesting data for a Curtiss D-12 crankshaft.16th May 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan348
Alterations made to car 14-EX, including fitting a hypoid rear axle, and arranging its transport for testing.28th Jun 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan349
Difficulties experienced with new crankshaft dampers on 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars.19th Jul 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan350
The design and issues of damping springs, stops, and friction discs for a drive mechanism.19th Jul 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan351
The slipper wheel and drive versus the 1-G-1 type, and the future requirement for a reduced inertia damper.25th Jul 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan352
Road test report on a new type of spring drive fitted to a 12-EX, detailing weight reductions and performance improvements.25th Jul 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan353
Request to fit up the 12-G-4 crankshaft damper with stronger driving springs and reduced damping friction.20th Aug 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan354
Engine roughness at high speeds in 20 HP and 40/50 HP models, recommending a trial of the balanced crankshaft.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan355
Report suggesting the re-introduction of counterweights on crankshafts to reduce high-speed roughness and vibrations.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan356
Investigating the possible causes of high-speed engine roughness and vibration.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan357
Analysis of engine vibration, resonance, and roughness at high speeds, mentioning the Eagle XVI and 20 HP models.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan358
Analysis of crankshaft torsional periods and distortion of moving parts as causes of high-speed engine vibration.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan359
Engine vibrations, crankshaft distortion, and possible cures such as counter-weights and stiffening the crankcase.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan360
Technical discussion on crankshafts, counterweights, and the properties of materials like cast iron and steel for crankcases.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan361
Reducing high-speed engine roughness, comparing the effects of adding counterweights versus using a stiffer crankcase.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan362
Crankshaft design, counterweights, and a comparison of engine smoothness in various cars.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan363
Engine vibrations and periods, referencing opinions on crankshaft counterweights and balance.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan364
Crankshaft balancing methods and vibration experiments on a 20 HP engine.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan365
Investigation and analysis of engine vibration at various speeds.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan366
Analysis of crankshaft vibration issues, such as 'hogging' and 'sagging', leading to a suggested new crankshaft design for the 20 HP engine.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan367
Crankshaft design improvements, including pin length, disc-web shafts, and testing procedures.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan368
Longitudinal section diagram of a Packard Standard Eight engine.16th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan369
The reverse side of a document showing a Print Room stamp from Derby.16th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan370
Diagram showing the inertia loads acting on the crankshaft for a 20 HP engine at 3500 RPM.28th Sep 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan371
Blank document page with a 'Print Room, Derby' date stamp.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan372
Blueprint showing types of counterweights employed in some cars.6th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan373
Diagram showing the arrangement of counterweights on crankshafts for various competitor engines.13th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan374
Blueprint for a counterweighted crankshaft for a 20 HP engine, detailing its expected benefits.29th Oct 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan375
Engine dampers, engine mounting, crankshaft balance, and the use of balance weights on the 20 HP model.17th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan376
Views on crankshaft design, engine vibrations, and the use of balance weights for 6-cylinder engines.9th Jan 1929Box 25 \ 3  Scan377
Shaft distortions, vibrations, and how engine components resist dynamic forces.9th Jan 1929Box 25 \ 3  Scan378
Methods to reduce engine vibration by using heavy crankshafts, balance-weights, and providing more support to main bearings.9th Jan 1929Box 25 \ 3  Scan379
Technical discussion on engine smoothness and vibration, comparing the 20 HP engine with competitor models and considering improvements like counter-weights.9th Jan 1929Box 25 \ 3  Scan380
Report page detailing crankshaft design modifications and performance considerations for a 20 HP engine.26th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan381
Drawing of a counterweighted crankshaft for a 20 HP engine.26th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan382
Blueprint showing three views of a connecting rod assembly.29th Nov 1928Box 25 \ 3  Scan383
Departmental memo regarding an oversight in arranging insurance for a car.24th Feb 1911Box 25 \ 4  Scan001
Instruction regarding the insurance logging procedure for any car brought to the Works.24th Feb 1911Box 25 \ 4  Scan002
Letter to Mr. Barrington regarding the procedure of telegraphing the works before bringing a car in to be entered into the log book.25th Feb 1911Box 25 \ 4  Scan003
Instruction regarding two experimental cars being away from the works for a fortnight and a query about insurance.26th Jul 1913Box 25 \ 4  Scan004
Letter confirming personal insurance against death and accidents for drivers of the express car.25th Apr 1922Box 25 \ 4  Scan005
Brief typed memo from Hs. to D. forwarding a note received from R.14th Aug 1922Box 25 \ 4  Scan006
Request to ensure cars sent for personal use are insured so that visitors can drive them.12th Aug 1922Box 25 \ 4  Scan007
Requesting a reply regarding insurance for the Goshawk car (Chassis 7/G/II) which has proceeded to France.6th Oct 1922Box 25 \ 4  Scan008
Insurance for Goshawk drivers and the final endurance tests for a Goshawk car in France.11th Oct 1922Box 25 \ 4  Scan009
The insurance for the 7-Goshawk-11 car.10th May 1923Box 25 \ 4  Scan010
Outlining the insurance policy for company cars used for private purposes.1st Feb 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan011
Clarifying the insurance policy for company cars and specifying who is authorised to drive them.7th Feb 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan012
The dispatch of one brass token to a Mr. Bagley in France.28th May 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan013
Letter regarding a brass medal to be kept in a car and instructions for insurance purposes in case of an accident.28th May 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan014
Car testing in Chateauroux, France, including vehicle modifications and insurance arrangements.28th May 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan015
Note about car 98-NK leaving for France with an insurance disc.1st Jun 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan016
Letter regarding insurance identification tickets and tokens for three cars in France.5th Jul 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan017
Letter discussing insurance and legal arrangements following two separate car accidents.7th Jul 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan018
Letter concerning an insurance identification ticket for a vehicle that will remain in France.5th Jul 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan019
Expiring accident insurance policy for three cars at Chateauroux.23th Jul 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan020
The renewal of car insurance for vehicles at Chateauroux for one month.24th Jul 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan021
The transfer of an insurance identification ticket and arranging for insurance company authority for repairs.19th Aug 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan022
The impending expiration of motor car insurance in France.28th Aug 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan023
Requesting the renewal of insurance for three cars in France.29th Aug 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan024
Return of a Provincial Token related to motor car insurance in France.16th Sep 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan025
Recommendation for compensating an employee injured in an accident in France and a discussion on driver insurance.1st Sep 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan026
Recommendation to insure drivers in the future due to above-average risk.26th Sep 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan027
Recommending a 12-month insurance policy for the Chateauroux Garage.26th Sep 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan028
Request to renew motorcar accident insurance for cars operating in France.1st Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan029
Recommending insurance coverage for drivers and assistants taking cars to France for testing.3rd Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan030
Notification regarding expired licences for chassis 9-PK and 98-NK and an enquiry about their renewal.6th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan031
Listing drivers who require insurance for travel in France.7th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan032
Listing names and addresses of men to be insured in France.7th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan033
Motor car insurance in France involving a lost brass token.22th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan034
Letter confirming a telegram about testing car springs and sending a brass token.29th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan035
Found insurance disc for a car being sent to France.29th Oct 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan036
Communication confirming the arrangement of insurance for two cars in France for one month.1st Nov 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan037
Return of two insurance documents that were with car 98-NK.28th Nov 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan038
The expiration and extension of motor car insurance in France.5th Dec 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan039
Inquiry regarding the return of a car from France in order to cancel its insurance.12th Dec 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan040
Return and dispatch of cars to France and the associated insurance arrangements.15th Dec 1924Box 25 \ 4  Scan041
The lack of accident insurance for cars in France and the process to arrange cover.6th Jan 1925Box 25 \ 4  Scan042
Requesting insurance policies for a list of drivers in France and a separate policy for the author.2nd Feb 1925Box 25 \ 4  Scan043
The insurance of cars in France, specifically car 98-NK.2nd Feb 1925Box 25 \ 4  Scan044
Letter regarding the insurance of cars being sent to France.5th Mar 1925Box 25 \ 4  Scan045


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