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).
Five graphs illustrating frame deflection and distortion test results for various car configurations and components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\4\ scan0155 | |
Date | 28th May 1931 | |
Graph 1: Title: 20 EX. FRAME DEFLECTION TESTS Axis Labels: TORQUE LBS/FT, FRAME DEFLECTION ANGLE Legend: STANDARD, REAR ENGINE FEET OUT, STANDARD NO BODY Figure: FIG I Graph 2: Title: 20 EX. FRAME DEFLECTION TESTS, EFFECT OF EXTRA FRONT CROSS-MEMBER, REAR ENGINE FEET OUT Axis Labels: TORQUE LBS/FT, FRAME DEFLECTION ANGLE Legend: CROSS-MEMBER ON, CROSS-MEMBER OFF Figure: FIG II Graph 3: Title: 25 EX. FRAME DISTORTION TESTS, EFFECT OF ENGINE MOUNTING Axis Labels: TORQUE LBS/FT, FRAME DEFLECTION ANGLE Legend: FULL DIAMOND MOUNTING, SOLID FRONT FEET, REAR FEET OUT, SOLID FRONT FEET STD SANDWICH REAR FEET Figure: FIG III Graph 4: Title: P.I. FRAME DEFLECTION TESTS, BODY:- CLOSED COACHBUILT ROOF, SOLID REAR ENGINE FEET, ISOLATED SCUTTLE, SHEET ALUM. DASH Axis Labels: TORQUE LBS/FT, FRAME DEFLECTION ANGLE Figure: FIG IV Graph 5: Title: 14 EX. (P.E.A.C. VII) FRAME DEFLECTION TESTS, COMPLETE CAR Axis Labels: TORQUE LBS/FT, FRAME DEFLECTION ANGLE Legend: SOLID REAR ENGINE FEET, DIABOLO REAR ENGINE FEET Figure: FIG V Other Text: A.J.L. | ||