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Table of frame stiffness measurements for the Bentley III.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 99\2\  scan0063
Date  25th October 1937
  
-2-
BENTLEY III.
25.10.37.

Stiffness. lbs.ft/degree

Between wheel planes.
Dash to rear wheels.
Dash to front wheels.

Frame No.1 - .128" thick bolted
1500
3000
3000

" " with welded gussets
1700

" " all welded
1750
3320
3670

Frame No.2 - .128" thick bolted, with standard gusset
1450
2800
3000

Frame No.2 - gussets with lightening holes.
1400
2750
2850

" " as above plus holes in side members
1360
2610
2850

" " lipped holes in ) gussets & holes in side ) members)
1400
2610
3020

Frame No.3 .104" thick bolted
1150
2167
2480

" " with welded gussets
1350
2460
3000

" " gussets & centre ) of cross welded, ) plate in centre of) cross .225" thick.)
1420
2700
3000
  
  
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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