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).
The torsional vibration of a Bentley frame and the effectiveness of Harmonic Stabiliser Bumpers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\6\ 06-page268 | |
| Date | 20th October 1934 | |
| 44553 Not Sent Out EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT REFERENCE :- Ha/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}4/KW.20.10.34. Subject of Report :- Torsional vibration of Front End of Bentley Frame and effect of Harmonic Stabiliser Bumpers. General Conclusions :- Stabiliser Bumpers are a decided improvement, but the damping within the stabiliser must be accurately controlled. Copies of Report Circulated to :- E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Report to be noted for further action by :- Test carried out on :- Chassis 1-B-IV at Rover's Works, Coventry. By :- F.J.Hardy. G.H.Whyman. Test No. Date :- 20.10.34. RR XX (Gen) (800) 6-9-34:-G.C.B. | ||